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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical
84 PixelMeter Score 8 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Attractive bokeh and sunstar rendering
  • Exceptional build quality and mechanical feel
  • Strong center sharpness and performance
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • High value relative to price
Cons Cons
  • Soft corner performance and vignetting at wide apertures
  • Handling quirks including stiff focus and lack of a focus tab
  • Chromatic aberration and purple fringing
  • Potential for flare and focus shift issues
  • Physical bulk and viewfinder blockage from the lens hood

Launch price Launch price $1,099
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/1.5
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Leica M, Leica LTM · Full-Frame
Close focus Close focus 70 cm
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weight & size Weight & size 220g (7.8 oz) · 53.8 x 45.7 mm (2.12 x 1.80 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 15, 2013
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,099
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Leica M, Leica LTM
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 6
Groups Groups 5

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.5
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 10

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 46°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 70 cm

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 220g (7.8 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 53.8mm (2.12 in)
Length Length 45.7mm (1.80 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None