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The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS is a standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.4 for the Canon EF mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS: a fast standard prime lens with a 58mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 58mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Specification source: cosina.co.jp
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS?
At 58mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 58mm | 34.5° | 40.9° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 93mm | 22° | 26.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS?
It is a fixed 58mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 58mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 93mm on full frame, with a 22° horizontal and 26.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
