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Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical

Quick answer

The Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical is a ultra-wide prime lens covering 21mm at f/1.4 for the Sony E mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.

Focal
21mm
Aperture
f/1.4–16
Weight
560g
Min focus
0.25m
AF motor
None

What 21mm sees

Full frame crop 1.0×
91.7° 81.2° horizontal
APS-C crop 1.5× → 32mm
69° 59.5° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 21mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.

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Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical specifications

Optics

Focal length
21mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/16
Optical construction
13 elements in 11 groups
Aperture blades
12

Focus

Autofocus motor
None
Minimum focus distance
0.25 m
Maximum magnification
0.13×

Physical

Weight
560 g
Length
79.5 mm
Diameter
70.5 mm

General

Brand
Voigtlander
Mount
Sony E
Lens type
Prime

Specification source: cosina.co.jp

What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical?

At 21mm this is a ultra-wide prime, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and big skies
  • Architecture and interiors
  • Astrophotography and night skies

Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical use?

It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical?

It is a fixed 21mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a ultra-wide lens.

Is the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 21mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.

What is the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 32mm on full frame, with a 59.5° horizontal and 69° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Voigtlander Nokton 21mm F1.4 Aspherical fit?

Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 47 more.