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Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 MFT Review

Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95

Main Features

  • 43mm Focal Range
  • F0.95 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 571g / 1.26 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 64mm x 75mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.23m
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Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 Overview


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 type of photography that you are planning to use the Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
Macro

Reasons to Buy 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 help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Very Fast Aperture
10 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Minimum focus distance of 0.23m / 9.1 inch
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CONs
No Autofocus


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 Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 has a maximum diameter of 64mm and 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:

  • 58mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 58mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




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.

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Below are the 3 Standard Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH: 0.14x - (Compare)

Aperture

Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 has a max aperture of F0.95 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

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 eight 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
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Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
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FourThirds 425 g / 0.94 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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FourThirds 410 g / 0.90 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 600 g / 1.32 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5 Lens Hasselblad XCD 45mm F3.5
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645 475 g / 1.05 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS
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FourThirds 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8
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FourThirds 116 g / 0.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8
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FourThirds 116 g / 0.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro
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FourThirds 410 g / 0.90 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
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FourThirds 186 g / 0.41 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH OIS
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FourThirds 225 g / 0.50 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
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FourThirds 425 g / 0.94 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS
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FourThirds 130 g / 0.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN Lens Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN
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APS-C / DX 190 g / 0.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II Lens Kamlan 50mm F1.1 II
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APS-C / DX 280 g / 0.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 35mm F1.2 ED AS UMC CS
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Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Voigtlander
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds
Focal Range 43mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F0.95
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 10
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 8

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.23m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 571g
Diameter 64mm
Length 75mm
Materials All-metal construction
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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