Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical MC Lens

The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical MC Lens is a bright, stylish, normal-length prime M-mount lens distinguished by its quick focus and traditional rendering. The brilliant f/1.0 maximum aperture is ideal for working in low light and gives you more control over the depth of field when employing selective focus to isolate subjects.

Due to the high melting point of the high-refraction glass, which cannot be employed in the mold production method, making the aspherical front element is more difficult than making a normal mold aspherical lens. It is feasible to streamline the lens design while maintaining great performance even when shooting with a wide-open aperture by grinding and polishing the aspherical front element.

The wide f/1.0 aperture gives photos a surreal feel. Sharpness is maintained throughout its focus and aperture range, and its 12 blades give the lens a smooth, circular appearance. This lens has a sturdy, all-metal construction and a traditional black finish, but it still has a small enough form factor to not block most viewfinders.

Features

• Optical performance from GA (Ground Aspherical) front element
• Full-size image circle
• Beautiful bokeh with 12-blade aperture
• Built-in rangefinder interlocking system (minimum distance: 35.4")
• Rigid and durable all-metal lens barrel
• Manual focus for reliable focus operation
• Includes reversible lens hood
• Optical performance from GA (Ground Aspherical) front element

Specification

Focal Length : 50mm

Maximum Aperture : f/1

Minimum Aperture : f/16

Lens Mount : Leica M

Angle of View : 47.8°

Minimum Focus Distance : 35.4" / 90 cm

Optical Design : 9 Elements in 7 Groups

Diaphragm Blades : 12

Focus Type : Manual Focus

Filter Size : 62 mm (Front)

Dimensions (ø x L) : 2.9 x 2.2" / 73.6 x 55 mm

Weight : 17.1 oz / 484 g