Voigtlander introduces two new fast, all-metal prime lenses for Fujifilm X-mount photographers, emphasising classic handling and manual control with bright f/1.2 apertures and compact design, appealing to street and documentary shooters seeking deliberate image-making tools.
Voigtlander is widening its Fujifilm X-mount range with two fast manual-focus primes aimed at photographers who prefer deliberate shooting and compact lenses. First highlighted by Photo Rumors and now appearing in retailer listings, the new Nokton 23mm f/1.2 Aspherical and Nokton 35mm f/1.2 both arrive in silver finish and continue the brand’s emphasis on classic handling rather than autofocus convenience.
The 23mm lens gives an angle of view roughly equivalent to 34.5mm on APS-C, placing it squarely in street and documentary territory. Voigtlander says it uses 10 elements in six groups, including one double-sided aspherical element and two abnormal dispersion glass elements, with a 12-blade diaphragm, a 0.18m minimum focusing distance and a 214g weight. The 35mm f/1.2 follows a more traditional double-Gaussian design, with eight elements in six groups, the same 12-blade aperture, a 0.3m minimum focus distance and a lighter 196g build.
Both lenses keep the same core features that define Voigtlander’s recent X-mount releases: an all-metal helicoid focus unit, a mechanical aperture ring with one-third-stop clicks, and electronic contacts for EXIF recording and focus-distance display. That combination is aimed at zone focusing and other manual techniques, giving users more camera feedback than a purely mechanical lens would provide. B&H Photo’s product listings also underline the compact construction and bright f/1.2 apertures, while the shop’s review notes for the 23mm model point to its low-light usefulness and durable metal build.
At roughly ¥93,000 for the 23mm and ¥81,000 for the 35mm, the new Voigtlanders sit above budget third-party alternatives but below some native Fujifilm fast primes. That positions them against lenses such as Fujifilm’s 23mm f/1.4 R WR and older 35mm options, as well as lower-cost manual lenses from TTArtisan and autofocus models from Viltrox. Reviews of earlier Voigtlander fast 35mm designs have praised their rendering and bokeh while noting that edge performance improves when stopped down, suggesting these new X-mount lenses are likely to appeal most to photographers who value compactness, mechanical control and character over autofocus speed.
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