The Voigtlander 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical is a compact 35mm-equivalent lens for X-Mount. With its bright f/1.2 maximum aperture that suits working in a wide range of lighting conditions, this all-metal, manual focus lens delivers outstanding optical performance and precise focusing action while keeping size and weight to a minimum. To achieve this, Voigtlander make use of two low-dispersion glass elements and one aspherical element, as well as a metal helicoid unit that has undergone specific quality control processes.

Despite its mechanical design the lens fully supports communication with digital camera bodies and will be compatible with a number of features that rely on this interface. A rounded 12-blade diaphragm ensures the bokeh remains pleasingly circular at all apertures and is controlled by a built-in aperture ring.

X-Mount Lens/APS-C Format    35mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Rounded 12-Blade Diaphragm    Manual Focus and Aperture Ring    Minimum Focus Distance: 7"    Electronic Connection with Camera Body    Two Partial Dispersion Elements

• Information communication with the body through electronic contacts
• Precision and durable all-metal lens barrel
• Manual focus for reliable, precise focus operation
• Focus Check with enabled camera bodies
• Aperture ring for direct mechanical aperture operation in 1/3-stop increments
• Beautiful enhanced bokeh with 12 aperture blades

• X-H1 v1.10 or later
• X-T4 v1.00 or later
• X-T3 v1.00 or later
• X-T2 v4.10 or later
• X-Pro3 v1.00 or later
• X-S10 v1.00 or later
• X-E4 v1.00 or later
• X-T30 v1.00 or later
• X-T30 II v1.00 or later

• XT-1
• X-Pro2

• X-Pro1
• X-T20
• X-T10
• X-T200
• X-T100
• X-E3
• X-E2
• X-E1
• X-M1
• X-A5
• X-A3
• X-A2
• X-A1

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How sharp is this lens? Is it on the soft side or is it a very sharp lens?

A: The Voigtlander Nikon 50mm f/1.2 is fantastically sharp!

Q: 2. Does this lens come with a finial ring to cover the bayonet mount for the hood?

A: No.

Q: 3. Can you insert (screw-in) 46mm filter inside the hood, OR you must install filter then screw-in filter on the filter thread?

A: When using the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z with a filter and lens hood at the same time, you should screw in the filter onto the lens, use a filter that has front filter threads, then screw the lens hood onto the filter. It is not recommended to attach a filter to the front of the lens hood as that might create vignetting.

Q: 4. For bodies that are listed as "Data Communication Unsupported" like the X-Pro2 and X-E3 I would use the lens with, would the autofocus still work (and possibly aperture reading)? Or would this become a manual focus lens?

A: The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for X-Mount is a manual focus lens that is not capable of autofocus on any camera.

Q: 5. Is the Z version weather sealed?

A: The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens is not weather sealed.

Q: 6. Does this lens have Image Stabilization?

A: Unfortunately, the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for FUJIFILM X does not have image stabilization.

Q: 7. Can it be used on Leica M5 body?

A: Yes, it will work on the M5.

Q: 8. On a Nikon Z7 II body, it would work/behave as a 23 or a 35mm?

A: The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z will act as a 35mm lens on the Nikon Z7 II Mirrorless Camera, and the DX crop mode will engage.

Q: 9. Will it work on Leica Sl 1 with M Adapter ?

A: Yes, with an M-L adapter.

Q: 10. Is this a 23mm or a 35mm? The listing shows both.

A: The focal length of the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z is 23mm. The Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z is designed for use on Nikon Z-mount cameras that use the smaller 1.5x APS-C sensor. As the Nikon APS-C sensor has a 1.5x crop factor, the Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z would be the equivalent of a 34.5mm lens on a full-frame sensor as 23mm x 1.5 = 34.5mm (which would round up to the equivalent of a 35mm lens).