Voigtlander's fast 28mm for Nikon Z — the Nokton f/1.5 with electronic communication.
The Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical for Nikon Z is the Z-mount version of Voigtlander's ultra-fast 28mm, also available in Leica M (IDs 3481, 3914). At f/1.5, it remains the fastest 28mm available for any mirrorless mount. The Nikon Z version adds electronic communication for EXIF data and aperture control, and benefits from body VR stabilisation.
Optical performance is excellent. Sharpness is very good from f/1.5, outstanding by f/2.8. The aspherical element controls aberrations effectively. Bokeh is smooth. The Z-mount version benefits from the short flange distance for potential optical optimisation. The electronic communication with Z bodies adds genuine practical value to the manual focus experience.
Nikon Z mount with electronic communication. Filter thread is 46mm — compact. Weight is approximately 260 grams. Build quality is outstanding with precision Cosina engineering. Manual focus only — no AF. Benefits from Nikon body VR for stabilised handheld shooting. The fastest 28mm available for Z mount by a significant margin.
Limited availability as a newer lens. Check smooth focus and clean optics. An extraordinary fast wide-angle for Z-mount — the f/1.5 at 28mm with electronic communication and body VR creates a uniquely capable manual focus wide-angle. Nothing from Nikon or third parties with AF comes close to this speed at 28mm.