Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 ASPH Lens
The Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH is a 50mm f/1.5 lens designed for Leica M mount cameras. Used copies start from $95.88 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 ASPH Lens
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Lens Overview — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
Key Features — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
50mm f/1.5 Maximum Aperture: An unusually wide f/1.5 aperture gathers substantial light, making this lens well-suited to low-light and available-light shooting.
Aspherical Optical Design: The ASPH element reduces spherical aberration, improving sharpness and contrast especially when shooting at wider apertures.
Leica M Mount: Designed for the Leica M bayonet mount, compatible with Leica M rangefinder bodies and mirrorless cameras using M-mount adapters.
Full-Frame Coverage: Covers a full 35mm image circle with no vignetting or cropping on full-frame Leica M bodies.
Manual Focus Design: Precise manual focus ring built for rangefinder-coupled shooting, giving the user direct, tactile control over focus.
Compact 220g Build: At just 220g, this is a notably light lens for its aperture class, practical for street and travel photographers carrying gear all day.
Lens Specifications — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Street, Travel, Night |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Leica M |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 49mm |
Description — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 ASPH is a full-frame, Leica M mount prime lens designed for mirrorless camera systems. Operating at a fixed 50mm focal length, it sits firmly in the standard focal length range — a classic perspective for a wide variety of photographic subjects. Its f/1.5 maximum aperture is one of the lens's defining characteristics, allowing photographers to work in challenging lighting conditions while also enabling a shallow depth of field when desired.
Focusing is entirely manual, placing full control in the shooter's hands — an approach favored by many rangefinder-style photographers. The lens is impressively light at just 220g, adding minimal burden to a camera kit. A 49mm filter thread makes it easy and cost-effective to attach commonly used filters.
There is no image stabilization, so steady technique or in-body stabilization will be important for handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds.
Pros — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
- ✓Wide maximum aperture of f/1.5 provides strong low-light performance
- ✓Full-frame coverage suits full-frame Leica M mount bodies
- ✓Lightweight at just 220g, practical for all-day carry
Cons — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support
- ✗No image stabilization included
- ✗Leica M mount restricts compatibility to that specific mount ecosystem
Videos — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
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Frequently Asked Questions — Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
What cameras is this lens compatible with?+
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 ASPH is built for the Leica M mount and is designed for mirrorless camera systems. It is compatible with full-frame bodies using the Leica M mount.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No. This lens is manual focus only. Photographers will need to focus by hand, which suits rangefinder-style shooting workflows.
What filter size does this lens use?+
The lens uses a 49mm filter thread, which is a widely available and affordable filter size.
How heavy is this lens?+
The Nokton 50mm f/1.5 ASPH weighs 220g, making it a light and manageable prime for everyday use.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No, image stabilization is not featured on this lens. Users relying on stabilization will need to depend on in-body stabilization if their camera supports it.