Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM § 03 Head to head
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM vs Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM
Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 is 25 g lighter. Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 is 14 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Leica M mount: the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM is a 50mm f/1.2 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM is a 50mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM 
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Key differences
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM better than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM?
- 25 g lighter (322 g vs 347 g)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2018)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM better than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM?
- 14 mm shorter (49 mm vs 63.3 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM | Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 322 g ◆ | 347 g (12.24 oz) |
| Dimensions | 50.4 x 63.3 mm | 63.1 x 49 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m | 0.7 m (27.56 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 12 | 12 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements / 6 groups | 8 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M | Leica M |
| Released | 2025 | 2018 |
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Size
- A · Voigtlander
- B · Voigtlander
- 63.3 × 50.4 mm
- 49 × 63.1 mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM is 14 mm longer and 25 g lighter than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM.
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Sample frames
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM
Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM weighs 322 g, 25 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM (347 g).
- Do the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM and the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM or the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM has the edge: it is 25 g lighter to carry.
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