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Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II

Leica M-Mount

Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.5
Weight
198 g
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
36.9 mm
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At a Glance

Weighing just 198 g, this 50 mm f/1.5 is a compact standard prime for full-frame Leica M mount. The f/1.5 aperture helps in low light and allows a shallow depth of field. Focus is manual, with a minimum focus distance of 70 cm. It fits everyday, street, low-light and travel use.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.5
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
7
Weight
198 g (0.44 lb)
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Length
36.9 mm (1.45 in)
Diameter
55.3 mm (2.18 in)

Manufacturer data: voigtlaender.de, cosina.co.jp

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II fit?

The Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II 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

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

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

Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II compared

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

LensVoigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM IICarl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZMLight Lens Lab 50mm F1.5 Z21Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023)
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.5f/1.5f/1.5f/1.4
Weight198 g250 g313 g337 g
Filter diameter43 mm46 mm52 mm46 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm90 cm70 cm45 cm
Length36.9 mm45 mm64.2 mm59 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II 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 F1.5 Nokton VM II weigh?

The Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II weighs 198 g. It is 36.9 mm long with a diameter of 55.3 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II use?

The Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II takes 43 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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