Cosina Releases NOKTON Classic 35mm F1.4 for Z and RF Mounts
The release extends Cosina's line of classic-lens reproductions to Nikon and Canon full-frame mirrorless systems, offering photographers a deliberate alternative to modern aberration-corrected optics.
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Cosina announced the Z-mount and RF-mount versions of the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4, releasing July 16, 2026, at ¥99,000. The lens reproduces classic lens character with intentional aberrations, a double Gauss design, and electronic contacts for Exif and body-integrated stabilization. It is based on the VM-mount version that has been well received.
The NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 uses a double Gauss construction with six groups and eight elements, symmetrical across the aperture. Cosina intentionally retains aberrations to preserve the lens's character, a departure from modern performance-oriented designs. The lens is available for Nikon Z-mount and Canon RF-mount starting July 16, 2026, at a suggested retail price of ¥99,000. Electronic contacts enable Exif recording, body-integrated image stabilization on compatible bodies, and focus assist functions. The all-metal barrel uses a high-precision helicoid with grease lubrication for manual focus. The lens comes with a metal screw-in hood and a 10-blade aperture. It is based on the VM-mount version that has been well received since its release.
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