Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
KAF Mount cameras.
The Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
What type of photography is the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is a member of Voigtlander's Nokton series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Voigtlander Nokton Series Lenses in Pentax KAF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
| Hood is not supplied |
Lens Mount
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is compatible with cameras that have a Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Pentax KAF lenses are Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a maximum diameter of 64mm and a total length of 48mm. It weighs 320g / 11.3 oz.
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II:
You can also check All Pentax KAF Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II has a fixed focal length of 58mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 87mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Pentax KAF mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II features a maximum aperture of F1.4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.4 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 58mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups .
Lens Hood
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II doesn't come with a lens hood. You have to order the hood separately and the model number of the hood is LH-58.
Body Colour
Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 SL II in Other Lens Mounts
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