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Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) vs Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM
Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Voigtlander 50mm f/1 is 191 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) is a 50mm f/0.95 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM is a 50mm f/1 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) 
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) better than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/0.95 vs f/1)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM better than the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M)?
- 191 g lighter (484 g vs 675 g)
- 33 mm shorter (55 mm vs 88 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.9 m vs 1 m)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 67 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) | Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 ◆ | f/1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 675 g (23.81 oz) | 484 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 75 x 88 mm | 73.6 x 55 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1 m (3.3 ft) | 0.9 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 9 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 62 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Voigtlander
- 88 × 75 mm
- 55 × 73.6 mm
The Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) is 33 mm longer and 191 g heavier than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM.
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Sample frames
Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M)
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM?
- The Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) opens to f/0.95, against f/1 on the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM weighs 484 g, 191 g less than the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) (675 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM focuses down to 0.9 m, against 1 m for the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M).
- Do the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
- Is the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1 Aspherical VM better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Mitakon Speedmaster 50 mm f/0.95 Mark III (Leica M) has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.
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