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Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 ASPH
Cosina · 2010-present
Fast 50mm at a reasonable price. Excellent alternative to Leica.
Known for
- Street photography
- Portraits
- General photography
Considerations
- Some softness wide open
- Vignetting
Optical Characteristics
Sharpness (wide)4/5
Sharpness (stopped)5/5
Contrast4/5
Flare Resistance4/5
CA Control4/5
Vignetting Control3/5
Distortion Control4/5
Bokeh: Smooth, pleasant character
Common Issues
- Check rangefinder coupling
- Inspect focus mechanics
Buying Guide
Specifications
MountLeica M
Focal Length50mm
Max Aperturef/1.5
Min Aperturef/16
Aperture Blades10
Filter Size49mm
Weight260g
Optical Design
FormulaDouble Gauss
Elements7
Groups6
CoatingMulti-Coated
Special1 aspherical
Pricing
£400 - £550
Typical used price
Mint: ~£650
Adapts To
Sony ELeica SLLeica TLNikon ZCanon RF
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