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Quick answer
The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II is a standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.4 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
This 58mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Voigtlander fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 58mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 116mm | 17.6° | 21.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II?
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 II 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 II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 116mm on full frame, with a 17.6° horizontal and 21.1° 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 II fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
40-150mm · f/2.8 · Micro Four Thirds
Tamron
14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
14-150mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
12-200mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 1:4-5.6
40-150mm · f/4.0 · Micro Four Thirds
