Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
MFT cameras.
What type of photography is the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 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 Micro Four Thirds Mount
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 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 |
| Hood supplied |
| Very Fast Aperture |
| 10 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| Min focus distance of 0.23m / 9.1 inch |
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Lens Mount
Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 has a maximum diameter of 64mm and a total length of 75mm. It weighs 571g / 20.1 oz.
Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95:
You can also check All Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses with 58mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 has a fixed focal length of 43mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 86mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 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).
Alternatively, you can check the Panasonic Leica Macro 45mm F2.8 OIS in Micro Four Thirds mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 With Optical Image Stabilization
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 features a maximum aperture of F0.95 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F0.95 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 43mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F0.95 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 Nokton 42.5mm F0.95's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 8 groups .
Lens Hood
Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 in Other Lens Mounts
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