
Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1
- Weight
- 650 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 64 mm
At a Glance
The f/1 maximum aperture defines this 50 mm standard prime for full-frame Canon RF. It allows short shutter times in low light and a very shallow depth of field. The aperture ring can be turned without click stops, and focusing is manual only. The lens suits everyday, street and low-light shooting.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 650 g (1.43 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (17.72 in)
- Length
- 64 mm (2.52 in)
- Diameter
- 79.3 mm (3.12 in)
Manufacturer data: voigtlaender.de
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton fit?
The Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.
Canon RF cameras
Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon RF lenses.
| Lens | Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton | 7artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.05 | Brightin Star MF 50mm F1.05 Full Frame | Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1 | f/1.05 | f/1.05 | f/0.95 |
| Weight | 650 g | 606 g | 614 g | 720 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 57 cm | 57 cm | 50 cm |
| Length | 64 mm | 100 mm | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton: FAQ
Does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton have autofocus?
No, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton have image stabilization?
No, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton weigh?
The Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton weighs 650 g. It is 64 mm long with a diameter of 79.3 mm.
What filter size does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton use?
The Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 80 mm in full-frame terms.
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