Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II

Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II

Prime lens with bright aperture, advanced optics for Portrait, street photography, low-light photography.

Prime lens f1.5
Portrait
Portrait
Street photography
Street photography

Lens Review: Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II

The Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.5 Aspherical II is a compact and lightweight prime lens designed for Leica M-mount cameras. With a bright F1.5 maximum aperture, it excels in low-light conditions and offers excellent control over depth of field, making it ideal for portrait and street photography. The lens features a double-sided aspherical element to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. Its all-metal construction ensures durability, while the 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. The manual focus design allows for precise control, and the lens's compact size makes it a convenient option for everyday use.

Specifications

Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
50 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Leica M
Maximum aperture
F1.5
Minimum aperture
F16
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
12
Optical construction
6 elements in 5 groups (including 1 double-sided aspherical element)
Minimum focusing distance
0.7 m (27.6 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.045x
Filter size
43 mm
Dimensions
55 mm (diameter) x 37.8 mm (length)
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Portrait, street photography, low-light photography