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Voigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton

Canon RF

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

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Compare with other lenses

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.

LensVoigtlander 50mm F1.0 Nokton7artisans Photoelectric 50mm f/1.05Brightin Star MF 50mm F1.05 Full FrameMitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1f/1.05f/1.05f/0.95
Weight650 g606 g614 g720 g
Filter diameter67 mm58 mm58 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm57 cm57 cm50 cm
Length64 mm100 mm80 mm83.5 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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