Voigtländer NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 (Canon RF)
Launch MSRP
$699- Weight
- 260g
- Filter
- ⌀58mm
- Min focus
- 0.27m
- Max mag.
- 0.18×
- Formula
- 8E / 6G
- Released
- 2026
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 1x APD
- Aperture range
- f/1.4 — f/16
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 260g
- ⌀ × length
- 71.0 × 37.6mm
- Filter
- ⌀58mm
- Weather sealed
- No
- Aperture ring
- Yes
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- —
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.27m
- Max magnification
- 0.18× (1:5.5)
Optical character
The RF-mount Nokton classic is Cosina's symmetrical-design 35/1.4, designed for Canon's mount with ultra-high-refractive-index glass and one anomalous partial-dispersion element in an eight-element, six-group layout. Spherical aberration is left in on purpose, so at f/1.4 it draws softly with smooth bokeh, then turns very sharp once stopped down.
At 260g and 37.6mm long it is very small for a fast 35mm, with a metal helicoid, a 10-blade aperture and a screw-in hood. It focuses to 0.27m. Electronic contacts pass EXIF data, enable magnification, peaking and Canon's focus guide (not on the EOS RP), and feed 3-axis in-body stabilisation.
Reviewer consensus
We summarise professional reviews only after reading at least two independent ones. Not enough have been published or verified for this lens yet.
Owner sentiment
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Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Tiny for a 35mm f/1.4: 260g, 37.6mm long
- +Soft, smooth rendering at f/1.4, very sharp when stopped down
- +Focuses to 0.27m (1:5.5)
- +10-blade aperture and included screw-in hood
- +Electronic contacts: EXIF, focus guide, peaking, 3-axis IBIS
Weaknesses
- −Soft image at f/1.4 by design
- −No click-stop switch for stepless video use
Six-axis rating
Ratings are published once at least two independent professional reviews have been read.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Canon RF · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm |
| Category | Wide |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Construction | 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Special elements | 1x APD |
| Aperture blades | 10 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Manual Helicoid |
| Minimum focus | 0.27m |
| Max magnification | 0.18× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 260g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 71.0 × 37.6mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀58mm |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2026 |
| Launch MSRP | $699 USD |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/en/rf-mount-lenses/nokton-classic-35mm-f1-4/
- canonrumors.com/voigtlander-brings-the-nokton-classic-35mm-f-1-4-to-the-rf-
Launch price
- canonrumors.com/voigtlander-brings-the-nokton-classic-35mm-f-1-4-to-the-rf-
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