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12, 15, 21, 25, 35 Nikon / Contax Rangefinder Wide Angle Lenses

12/5.6 $699, 15/4.5 $459,  21/4 $459, 25/4 $399,  28/3.5 $385, 35/2.5 $319,  50/2.5 $319, 50/1.5 $399, 85/3.5 $379 Order Here

NEW SC Cosina Voigtlander:

In February 2001 Cosina introduced the first new wide angle lenses for Nikon and classic Contax Rangefinders in over 30 years, the  multicoated   Voigtlander  21/4, 25/4, and 35/2.5 SC-Skopars.   The "S-C" stands for the Nikon S Rangefinder series, and the classic Zeiss Contax Rangefinders.   These lenses will fit both classic rangefinder lines.   Do not confuse the classic Contax rangefinders of the '30s to '50s with today's Contax G series -- completely different mounts.   They will also work with the various Russian Kiev Contax copies.

No other multi-coated wide angle lenses in these mounts  has ever been available.  Users and collectors who can't find Nikon or Contax rear caps will probably buy more than a few of the new Voigtlander rear caps --  I know I will.

Initially these are limited production lenses.  Cosina is taking a big chance on these long discontinued  lens mounts that other lens manufacturers have NOT been willing to take - - not even Nikon.    If the lenses don't sell well, this will be the only production run.   Planned are 900 21/4's,  800 25/4's, and 700 35/2.5's.   TRANSLATION: Buy them early while you  can -- BEFORE they become high priced collector's items !  

All 3 Lenses Share Family Traits:

• All three look much like the classic black and chrome Nikon Rangefinder wide angle lenses
• The finish is very high, classic Nikon owners will be happy
• All are sold with screw in lens hoods and caps
• All mount on the external bayonet
• All are focused using the internal helical on the body with the focusing wheel
• All use 43mm filters, sharing filter and front cap compatibility with the classic 21/4, 28/3.5, 35/3.5, 35/2.5, 35/1.8, 50/1.4 and 135/3.5 Nikon Rangefinder lenses
• All can be confused at a quick glance with the classic Nikon Rangefinder lenses
• All are virtually the same weight and close to the same size
• All have the focal length engraved on the lens barrel for quicker identification
• These are the first multi-coated wide angle lenses ever made for Nikon or Contax Rangefinders!

35/2.5  SC-Skopar

f/2.5 to f/22, 43mm filter size, close focus .9 meter, weight 141 grams, 7 elements in 5 groups

 

 

25/4 SC-Skopar 

f/4 to f/22, 43mm filter size, close focus .9 meter, weight 141 grams, 7 elements in 5 groups

   21/4 SC-Skopar 

f/4 to f/22, 43mm filter size, close focus .9 meter, weight 140 grams, 8 elements in 6 groups

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voigtlander 35/2.5 Prototype.   The amazing thing about this lens is how heavily constructed it is, just like the classic Nikon rangefinder wides.  The chrome hood are on the prototypes only, not the production lenses.

Mr. Kobayashi has made sure these lenses are something to be proud to use on your vintage Nikon.  

Will other Nikon Rangefinder mount lenses follow?  I hope so.  It depends upon how well these sell.  Cosina has proven it can produce outstanding rangefinder lenses.  Nikon RF users are fortunate to have some new lens choices after only a thirty seven year wait !  Here the 35/2.5 prototype is mounted on a black Nikon SP with SP motor and the even rarer Jacobson SP cordless battery pack.

 

 

 

In August 2003 Cosina Voigtlander introduced their new SL series 12/5.6 and 15/4.5 in Nikon F mount for mirror lockup.  These are deeply recessed NON-retrofocus lenses which require mirror lockup.  The SL 12/5.6 is the widest non-fisheye lens ever made in Nikon F mount.  The SL 15/4.5 is by far the least expensive and smallest 15mm lens ever made in Nikon F mount.    They will ONLY fit Nikon SLRs with full mirror lock up, but Cosina only guarantees compatibility with the Nikon F and F2.  With adapters, the SL and 15 can easily be used on hundreds of other cameras.   The Voigtlander FS adapter allows them to be used on either Nikon or classic Contax rangefinders, and probably Kiev Contax copies as well.   The  Voigtlander FL adapter allows their use on hundreds of different Leica screw mount cameras.  Add a screw mount to bayonet adapter to the FS adapter to mount them on Leica M mount cameras.   With the hard to find Canon N adapter you can also mount the SL 12 and 15 on many Canon FD bodies which have mirror lock up.  Thus the SL 12 and 15 are among the most versatile super wides ever produced in terms of multiple camera platforms.  The rear caps are very heavy duty plastic, very to the original rear caps for the classic 21/4 Nikkor mirror lock up lens.  MORE INFO

Revised: November 26, 2003 .  Copyright © 2001--2003  Stephen Gandy. All rights reserved.    This means you may NOT copy and re-use the text or the pictures in ANY other internet or printed publication of ANY kind.  Information in this document is subject to change without notice.  Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.