35mm f/1.5 Nokton Aspherical Type I VM

The fast 35mm for Leica M: high light reserves, balanced perspective, and controlled image rendering.

The Voigtländer 35mm f/1.5 Nokton Aspherical Type I VM is a fast wide-angle lens for Leica M-mount. It combines the classic 35mm focal length with f/1.5 speed and modern aspherical optics, offering a balanced blend of subject separation, sharpness, and everyday versatility.

Available colors

  • Farbe schwarz
    Black

Available Material

  • Aluminum
1,049 EUR *
* Suggested retail price, including VAT
3 years warrenty
  • 35mm as a versatile focal length for street and reportage

    35mm is one of the most important focal lengths for street and reportage photography. It shows sufficient context, stays close to the subject, and conveys a natural perspective. The Nokton Type I is ideal for urban scenes, documentary work, and travel, where flexibility and proximity are decisive.

    More flexibility in low light, without bulking up your setup

    The high speed of this 35mm gives you reserves indoors, at dusk, or at night, without the lens becoming unnecessarily large or heavy. This allows short exposure times and targeted subject emphasis, while handling remains compact and fast. Precisely this balance makes the lens strong for everyday use, reportage, and street: you get subject separation and atmosphere without the setup losing agility.

    Aspherical optics for controlled imaging performance

    The optical construction with aspherical elements is designed to effectively correct aberrations. In practice, this is evident in stable sharpness, good contrast, and consistent image performance across the entire frame. This keeps the image rendering controlled and reproducible even at wide apertures.

    Compactly built and precisely manually focused

    Despite the high speed, the lens remains compact and balanced on the Leica M. Manual focusing is precisely calibrated and supports a deliberate, controlled workflow. The 35mm f/1.5 Nokton Type I is aimed at photographers who want to combine speed, mobility, and a clear visual language in one lens.

  • Focal length: 35 mm
    Aperture ratio: 1:1,5
    Smallest aperture: 16
    Lens Construction: 9 elements in 6 groups
    Angle of view: 61,7°
    Aperture blades: 12
    Min. Focus: 0,5 m
    Max. Diameter: 53 mm
    Lenght: 36 mm
    Weight: 188 g
    Filter size: 39 mm
    Included accessories: Lens cap, rear cap
    Optional: Lens hood LH-4 / LH-12