Lens Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.0 for Leica M

Description

The Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.0 is the harbinger of an emerging legend. The brightest and sharpest lens in the Nokton lineup that impresses with phenomenal plasticity, excellent contrast and colour reproduction.

King of the night

The Voigtlander lenses bearing the title Nokton are a line of super-bright lenses that allow work even with minimal ambient light. The new Nokton, with its f/1.0 aperture, pushes the boundaries even further by making light scarcity an asset. The extremely shallow depth of field achieved with the f/1.0 aperture makes it possible to take striking portraits or use it in artistic photography. When the aperture is closed Voigtlander 50 mm f/1.0 becomes a reference lens with excellent sharpness and microcontrast.

Optical masterpiece

The optical design of the Nokton 50 mm f/1.0 is a veritable masterpiece. In a small barrel, for this brightness of a lens, 9 optical elements arranged in 7 groups are enclosed. To ensure the highest image quality, the lenses include a “floating” element, an aspherical lens on both sides and a crown pearl: a ground front aspherical lens with an ultra-high refractive index. It is thanks to these elements that the image generated by the lens captivates with quality and character.

Light under control

The perfectly functioning twelve-blade aperture allows you to control the amount of light transmitted and makes out-of-focus blurs velvety smooth. The lens offers an adjustable setting range from f/1.0 to f/16, providing freedom when working with depth of field. The aperture value can be adjusted in 1/2 EV increments. The minimum focusing distance on Leica M-mount bodies is 90 cm.

Standard focal-length

The 50 mm is the classic, so-called standard focal length for cameras with full-frame sensors. Giving a 47.8° field of view, close to that seen by the human eye, it is one of the most frequently chosen focal lengths for portrait or reportage photography, guaranteeing an eye-pleasing perspective and depth of field.

Bayonet Leica M

The lens is equipped with a Leica M bayonet, designed for Leica and Voigtlander rangefinder cameras. Using the appropriate bayonet adapter, it can be mounted on any Canon R, Fuxjilim X, Nikon Z, Sony E or Micro 4/3 mirrorless camera. The lens covers the entire 35mm format frame with its image, as well as with slight vignetting the medium format sensors of Fujifilm and Hasselblad cameras.

Quality without compromise

Voigtlander lenses are renowned for their superior build quality. This is also the case with the Nokton 50 mm f/1.0. The entire barrel is made of metal, so the lens will maintain its accuracy for many years. The focus ring moves smoothly, but with the necessary resistance for precise operation.

Specification

• model: Nokton 50 mm f/1.0 for Leica M
• optical construction: 9 elements in 7 groups
• focal length: 50 mm
• minimum aperture: f/1.0
• maximum aperture: f/16
• angle of view: 47.8°
• number of aperture blades: 12
• minimum focusing distance: 90 cm
• filter diameter: 62 mm
• dimensions: 5.5 x ⌀7.4 cm
• weight: 484 g (without accessories)
• attachment: Leica M
• colour: black

Compatibility

• Leica M mount rangefinder cameras
• mirrorless cameras
• mirrorless cameras with the use of an appropriate adapter

Kit contents

• Voigtlander Nokton 50 mm f/1.0 lens for the Leica M
• sun hood
• front lens cap
• decal cap for the back of the lens

Example shots on medium format camera (© Taichman Maciej)