Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.1
Voigtlander Jun 2009
Voigtlander Full frame

Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.1

This is a full-frame prime lens for Leica M, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.1. Released in 2009, it weighs 428 g. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/1.1 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday. The optical design incorporates 7 elements in 6 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.1
Aperture
50mm
Focal
428 g
Weight
Jun 2009
Released
Voigtlander site

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Good for portraitlow-light
Street Documentary Everyday
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.1
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
10
Optical construction
7 elements in 6 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1 m (39.37 inches)
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Leica M
Dimensions
69.6 x 57.2 mm
Weight
428 g (15.10 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 3.2% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.1
THE WOMAN WHO KEPT HER EYES OPEN.
01 THE WOMAN WHO KEPT HER EYES OPEN. by AEON VON ZARK
THE WOMAN WHO REMAINED BEHIND THE LINES.
02 THE WOMAN WHO REMAINED BEHIND THE LINES. by AEON VON ZARK
THE WOMAN WHO WATCHED THE SMOKE RISE.
03 THE WOMAN WHO WATCHED THE SMOKE RISE. by AEON VON ZARK
THE FACE THAT DREW ITS OWN BOUNDARIES.
04 THE FACE THAT DREW ITS OWN BOUNDARIES. by AEON VON ZARK
L1001728
05 L1001728 by Peter Chase
THE WOMAN WHO LEFT THE LIGHT UNDECIDED.
06 THE WOMAN WHO LEFT THE LIGHT UNDECIDED. by AEON VON ZARK
Beach Ingress/Egress
07 Beach Ingress/Egress by Peter Chase
THE PLACE WHERE LIGHT RESTS.
08 THE PLACE WHERE LIGHT RESTS. by AEON VON ZARK
The Woman Who Smiled Before the Street.
09 The Woman Who Smiled Before the Street. by AEON VON ZARK
The Light That Stopped Halfway.
10 The Light That Stopped Halfway. by AEON VON ZARK
The Face That Arrived Between Signals.
11 The Face That Arrived Between Signals. by AEON VON ZARK
THE WOMAN WHO WAS STILL ARRIVING.
12 THE WOMAN WHO WAS STILL ARRIVING. by AEON VON ZARK
THE WOMAN WHO REMAINED BETWEEN SIGNALS.
13 THE WOMAN WHO REMAINED BETWEEN SIGNALS. by AEON VON ZARK
THE FACE THAT REMAINED AFTER THE LIGHT.
14 THE FACE THAT REMAINED AFTER THE LIGHT. by AEON VON ZARK
2146/1811
15 2146/1811 by june1777
...
16 ... by june1777
2153/1741
17 2153/1741 by june1777
2012/1736
18 2012/1736 by june1777
THE EYE DID NOT BELONG TO THE OBSERVATION.
19 THE EYE DID NOT BELONG TO THE OBSERVATION. by AEON VON ZARK
1857/1741
20 1857/1741 by june1777
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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