Characterized by its slightly longer-than-normal focal length, the silver Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Silver Lensfrom Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Silver Lensis a versatile prime well-suited to portraiture and general shooting applications. The focal length pairs with the bright maximum aperture for extensive control over focus placement to suit working with shallow depth of field or selective focus techniques. The smooth manual focus operation also contributes to controlling focus position, and both depth of field and focus distance scales are featured on the metal lens barrel to aid in pre-focusing or setting hyperfocal distance. This lens' physical design also features a scalloped focus ring to recall classic lens designs of the 1960s as well as afford more secure handling during use. Mixing the classic-inspired design with contemporary usage, the lens also sports an Ai-S type CPU to permit in-camera adjustment of the aperture setting for faster, more intuitive exposure control.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Classic Double Gauss Optical Design    Manual Focus Design    Focus Distance and Depth of Field Scales    Metal Lens Barrel, Scalloped Focus Ring    Ai-S Support/CPU for Aperture Control

Slightly-longer-than-normal prime, this 58mm f/1.4 lens is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with DX models where it will provide an 87mm equivalent focal length.

Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture offers extensive control over depth of field when working with selective focus techniques, and the wide aperture also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.

Double gauss optical design helps to suppress both chromatic and spherical aberrations for high clarity and sharpness.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.5' away with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5.8.

All-metal lens barrel integrates both focus distance and depth of field scales to aid in using pre-focusing and hyperfocal focusing techniques.

Scalloped focus ring and smooth focusing action affords precise control when handling.

Built-in CPU permits using in-camera controls for adjusting the lens' aperture setting.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Lens work with Nikon D5500's auto-exposure functions? I am guessing it won't autofocus but is it otherwise compatible?

A: You are correct, manual focus lenses like this will only prevent auto-focus and auto-aperture functions, but auto-exposure is handled by the camera and won't be prevented by the lens.

Q: 2. 3rd party lens hood for Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4?

A: I bought the Voigtlander one, it works great and is very secure. Additionally it has a great retro look as well on my Nikon F2as

Q: 3. Would you consider this lens as a good substitute for the Nikon 58mm on the Z8 camera with the FTZ2 adaptor?

A: The Nikon 58mm f/1.4 G lens will autofocus when used with the Nikon Z8 Mirrorless Camera and the Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter. With the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Lens and the Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter, there is no autofocusing adapter for this lens but you can use manual focus peaking to focus manually.

Q: 4. Can I buy an autofocus adaptor for Nikon z6ii for this lens?

A: Currently, there is no autofocusing adapter for this lens. You will be able to use the Nikon FTZ II Mount Adapter with manual focus peaking.

Q: 5. would BW clear filter or Nikon NC filter be better on this lens?

A: As I prefer multi-coated filters over filters that do not have any optical coatings, I would recommend the B+W 52mm Clear MRC 007M Filter, B&H # BWCMC52, for use on the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Lens.

Q: 6. Work on Nikon D850

A: Yes, the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Lens (Black) would be compatible for use on the Nikon D850 DSLR Camera. As the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Lens is a non-CPU lens, it would only work in the [A] Aperture-priority and [M] Manual modes. You can go into the camera's Setup Menu, go to the Non-CPU Lens Data menu setting and enter the lens' focal length and maximum aperture. This would allow speedlight flashes with power zooms to set the zoom distance, allow the flash output level to be adjusted if the flash supports Auto Aperture mode, and to allow the lens' focal length and aperture to be listed in the image's EXIF data (with an asterisk beside it), while also improving the camera's built-in light meter performance.

Q: 7. Will the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 work with a Nikon F2?

A: Yes, the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Lens would be compatible for use with the Nikon F2 35mm Film SLR camera.

Q: 8. I just bought this lens and I tried it with my D500 and D700 on aperture priority mode. I found out that it only works on full aperture of F1.4 otherwise the shutter will not release no matter what adjustments I do. Is this normal?? Whereas I tried my Micro-Nikkor 55mm F2.8, this one works with any aperture I set it on. Am I missing some adjustments?? I need some help and I appreciate it. thanks.

A: For these types of older lenses, you have to put the aperture on F/16 then control the aperture through the camera body.

Q: 9. Does it come with a lens hood/lens cap?

A: No you have to purchase one

Q: 10. Hi! I was wondering if this lens will Does it fit a NIKON FM10 film camera? Thanks!

A: Yes, the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S Lens (Silver) is compatible with the Nikon FM10 film camera.