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Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton

Leica M-Mount

Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.1
Weight
428 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
57 mm

At a Glance

With a maximum aperture of f/1.1, this 50 mm standard prime for full-frame Leica M mount gathers a lot of light and allows a very shallow depth of field. Focusing is manual. The minimum focus distance of 1 m limits close-up work. Everyday scenes, street photography and low light are its natural territory.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 1 m: limited for close-ups.

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/1.1
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.1
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
7
Groups
6
Weight
428 g (0.94 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (39.37 in)
Length
57 mm (2.24 in)
Diameter
70 mm (2.76 in)

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton fit?

The Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensVoigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton7artisans 50mm F1.1Artra Lab Nocturne 50mm f/1.2Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical II
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.1f/1.1f/1.2f/1.2
Weight428 g400 g784 g322 g
Filter diameter58 mm55 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm70 cm70 cm70 cm
Length57 mm49 mm80 mm50.4 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 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 F1.1 Nokton weigh?

The Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton weighs 428 g. It is 57 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton use?

The Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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