Blending a compact form factor with versatile performance, the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 II SC Lensfrom Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 II SC Lensis a fast wide-angle prime designed for M-mount rangefinder cameras. This updated, version II of the lens features a symmetrical optical design with one abnormal partial dispersion element, which retains the distinct character and high color accuracy rendering of the original, but also reduces curvature of field and astigmatism for improved focusing accuracy and more even sharpness across the entire image plane. This lens also features a single coating, as opposed to a more common multi-layered coating, which offers a subtler image quality with slightly reduced contrast that is especially well-suited to black and white photography. Its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away and a 10-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality to suit working with shallow depth of field.

Leica M-Mount Lens    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    One Abnormal Partial Dispersion Element    Single Coating    Manual Focus Design    Minimum Focus Design: 2.3'    Filter Thread: 43mm    10-Blade Diaphragm

Version II of this lens features a refined optical design that is better suited for use with digital cameras, especially in conjunction with focusing using live view. The optical integrity has been maintained, keeping the characteristic spherical aberrations for a classic look, however the field curvature and astigmatism has been significantly reduced for improved focusing accuracy and even sharpness across the entire image plane.

Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture helps control depth of field for shallow depth of field shooting, and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.

A symmetrical optical design, along with one abnormal partial dispersion element, is used to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity, color accuracy, and sharpness.

Single-layer coating helps to reduce flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color neutrality, however this coating is intentionally less effective than common multi-layered coatings in order to produce a dreamy, less contrast-rich image quality well-suited to black and white imagery.

Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 2.3'.

A 10-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

Compatible with optional LH-6 lens hood.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's the good adapter for this lens to Leica CL?

A: Leica's M-to-L adapter is a great choice and likely the most reliable option. Another good alternative is the Metabones M-to-L-mount adapter. https://bhpho.to/3DIrqC1 https://bhpho.to/3CHuTj2

Q: 2. what adapter would I need for a gh5?

A: You may use an adapter such as the KIPON Lens Mount Adapter for Leica M-Mount Lens to Micro Four Thirds-Mount Camera, BH # KILMMICRO43. http://bhpho.to/3pukbq6

Q: 3. Is it compatible with Leica M8?

A: Yes

Q: 4. How is Weather Sealing? Are there any sealings at all?

A: Unfortunately, this lens is not weather sealed.

Q: 5. Can I adapt this lens to EF Mount to use with Ursa Mini Pro?

A: Not sure sorry

Q: 6. I want to by a spare Front Cap which should I get ?

A: The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.4 Lens has a 43mm front filter thread, so you could use pretty much any 43mm lens cap. You could look at the Sensei 43mm Clip-On Lens Cap (B&H # SELCC43). If you prefer a center pinch cap, Zeiss has their 43mm Front Lens Cap (B&H # ZEFLC43).

Q: 7. Does it fit on a leica r4

A: Leica R4 has a Leica R mounts for Leica DSLR cameras. Unfortunately there aren't adapters to connect Leica M-mount lenses on a Leica R SLR camera.

Q: 8. Is the lens rangefinder coupled for the Leica M?

A: Per the instruction manual: The coupled focusing range of this lens is infinity to .7 meters. Coupling range can be different depending on the rangefinder mechanism of the camera used. Here is a link to the lens instruction manual on the B&H website: https://static.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/105104.pdf

Q: 9. Does this lens couple with the rangefinder so I can focus through the viewfinder?

A: Yes, it will couple with the rangefinder for viewfinder focusing.

Q: 10. Is the focus throw on the longer or shorter side?

A: This has a focus throw travel distance that's relatively short. It travels from minimum focus distance to infinity in less than half the circumference of the lens, roughly 120~140 degrees of travel.