Voigtländer 21mm f/1.4 Nokton Aspherical

Ultra-fast wide-angle prime with exceptional bokeh

Voigtländer 21mm f/1.4 Nokton Aspherical
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 12
Usability 17
Brand Voigtländer
Model BA352A

Key Features

OPTICS 13 elements in 11 groups including aspherical elements
APERTURE 12-blade diaphragm for smooth circular bokeh
FOCUS Manual focus only with high-precision helicoid
MOUNT Available for Sony E-mount with electronic contacts
CONSTRUCTION All-metal barrel construction for professional durability
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.25m
FILTER 62mm front filter thread
COMMUNICATION Exif data transmission and focus peaking support
COATING Advanced multi-coating to suppress flare and ghosting
DESIGN Optimized for full-frame mirrorless sensors
APERTURE RING Click-stop aperture ring with de-click option
WEATHER SEALING Robust build, though not officially weather-sealed
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame coverage for high-resolution sensors

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Voigtländer 21mm f/1.4 Nokton Aspherical

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with long throw
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual ring with de-click mechanism
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present No official weather sealing

How-to Use Voigtländer 21mm f/1.4 Nokton Aspherical

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 21mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 13 elements in 11 groups
Angle of View 91.7u00b0
Diaphragm Blades 12
Minimum Focus Distance 0.25m
Maximum Magnification 1:6.45
Filter Size 62mm
Diameter 70.5mm
Length 79.5mm
Weight 560g
Mount Sony E
Focus Type Manual
Stabilization None (relies on IBIS)