Voigtländer 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic

Classic rendering with a compact vintage soul

Voigtländer 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 15
Brand Voigtländer
Model VM3514SC

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN Classic double-gauss inspired design for vintage rendering
APERTURE 10-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh and circular highlights
MOUNT Leica M-mount (VM) rangefinder coupled
FOCUS Manual focus only with smooth damped helicoid
BUILD All-metal construction with high-precision brass components
SIZE Ultra-compact pancake-style form factor
COATING Multi-coated for modern contrast and flare resistance
FILTER 43mm front filter thread
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.7 meters
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with M-mount digital and film cameras
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 189 grams
WEATHER SEALING No formal weather sealing rating
OPTICS 8 elements in 6 groups

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Voigtländer 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with smooth throw
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture ring on lens barrel
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Not weather sealed

How-to Use Voigtländer 35mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 35mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 8 elements in 6 groups
Angle of View 63 degrees
Diaphragm Blades 10
Minimum Focus Distance 0.7m
Filter Size 43mm
Focus Type Manual
Mount Leica M
Weight 189g
Dimensions 55mm x 28.5mm
Hood Optional LH-6
Color Black
Material Metal