Recently, I've pushed myself to look at third-party lens brands from China, which offer interesting character at a relatively low price. I wanted to try out the lenses that cost more money but might provide a more compelling user experience and the Voigtlander manual focus primes could be the answer.
Cosina announced that a new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical -- of which versions are already available for Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Leica VM-mount -- will be released for Sony E-mount in July.
Cosina announced that it plans to release its Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount, and it will arrive on May 15.
Cosina announced a new ultra-large aperture apsherical lens, the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 for Sony E-mount.
This past February, Cosina announced that it would release a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 lens for Canon RF-mount. Today, it shared more information on the lens, including price and release date.
Cosina will release a new Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 lens made exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount this September.
In August, Cosina will release a new Voigtlander-branded Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 Aspherical for VM mount (compatible with Leica M mount) in two types as well as another version in L39 mount.
Cosina has announced the Ultron 27mm f/2 lens, a thin, light, and fast prime that is made exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount.
Cosina is expanding to support Canon RF mount this year and will release a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 aspherical lens that, while manual focus, will communicate electronically with the camera.
Cosina has announced that it will release a Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical and a Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Cosina has announced that two more Voigtlander prime lenses are being made available for Nikon Z-mount cameras: a Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical and a Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2, which brings the total collection of officially licensed lenses to six optics.
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Macro APO-Ultron 35mm f/2 designed exclusively for Fujifilm X-mount. While fully manual, the lens supports a full electronic connection with a Fujifilm camera.
Cosina has revealed more information about its upcoming Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount, what it is calling its highest performance "quasi-wide-angle" optic ever.
The Cosina Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical that was originally released for Sony E-Mount cameras (and later released for Leica M-mount) is being made available for Nikon Z-Mount cameras in May.
Cosina has announced four new Voigtlander lenses, one for Fujifilm X-Mount and three for Nikon Z-mount. For Nikon, the company has launched the 50mm f/2, 35mm f/2, and 23mm f/1.2. That last lens is also being made available for Fujifilm X-mount.
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical for Leica Screw Mount Thread (L39) and VM-mounts. The lens is designed to be lightweight, small, and compact with a semi-wide angle and crisp sharpness.
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical lens for VM-mount, which is the fastest lens it has ever produced for full-frame.
Cosina has announced a new ultra-wide lens under its "Vintage Line" for Leica M-Mount: the 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Aspherical lens. It updates a 2019 design reminiscent of the 1950s to one more akin to the 1970s.
Cosina has launched the Voigtlander APO-Skopar 90mm f/2.8 for Nikon's F-mount. Cosina says that the lens has been designed to bring the appearance of chromatic aberration to as close to zero as possible.
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2.8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount. This all-metal manual lens is an homage to Nikon's film lenses from the 1960s.
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic lens for VM-mount that it says was designed in "pursuit of a classical image that modern lenses do not have." The optical design is intentionally imperfect to mimic a true vintage lens and show various aberrations.
Cosina has launched the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X-mount that it describes as a double-Gauss type configuration with a symmetrical optical arrangement that provides smooth, large bokeh.
Voigtlander has announced the 28mm f/2 Ultron Vintage Line lens for Leica M-mount, combining a classic lens exterior with modern optics. The new lens will be available in three different colors.
Cosina has announced three new 35mm /2 lenses under the Voigtlander brand, two for the Leica M-mount and one for Sony E-mount cameras: the Voigtlander Ultron Vintage Line 35mm F2 Aspherical Type II VM and two versions of the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 35mm F2 Aspherical VM.
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical lens for Leica M-Mount cameras based on the E-Mount version the company released last year. The apochromat design is touted as able to produce "ultimate performance" of resolution and contrast.
Cosina-Voigtlander has announced what it is touting as the brightest lens for interchangeable lens photography on the market: the Super Nokton 29mm f/0.8 Aspherical designed specifically for micro four-thirds.
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II VM lens for Vessa and M-mount cameras, replacing the first version that was released in 2013. The lens is constructed nearly entirely out of metal and glass and features knurled rings for the manual adjustment of aperture and focus.
Sad news in the world of film photography: on Monday, the Japanese camera and lens company Cosina announced that it is discontinuing the Voigtlander Bessa 35mm rangefinder camera and a host of accessories and lenses for them. The Bessa R2M, Bessa R3M, and Bessa R4M are no more.