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Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1 Asph. VM for Leica M, extremely fast manual standard lens with aspherical optics and high-quality metal housing.
3 years warrenty
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1 Asph. VM for Leica M, extremely fast manual standard lens with aspherical optics and high-quality metal housing.
Optical lens diagram of the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1 Asph. VM with two aspherical lens elements, including a ground aspherical element, for correction of optical aberrations.

50 mm/1:1.0 Nokton aspherical VM

The f/1.0 50 mm for Leica M: maximum speed, strong subject separation and modern imaging performance.

Key features:

  • Extremely fast lens developed for mirrorless full-frame cameras
  • Compact design with a weight of 484 g
  • Lens length 55 mm
  • Precision-ground aspherical element
  • Highest quality workmanship “Made in Japan”

Available colors

  • Farbe schwarz
    Black

Available Material

  • Aluminum
1,849.- EUR *
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  • Description

    Maximum speed as a creative tool

    With a maximum aperture of f/1.0, this lens pushes the boundaries of creative control. It enables photography in extremely low light and produces a visual impact that goes well beyond classic f/1.4 or f/1.2 lenses. Subjects stand out clearly while the background is strongly reduced—ideal for emotive portraits and atmospheric scenes.

    Photo credit: Johannes Morsbach

    Subject separation at a new level

    The combination of 50 mm focal length and f/1.0 creates extremely shallow depth of field. Foreground and background separate distinctly, giving images a strong sense of depth. The lens is designed for photographers who work deliberately with blur, depth and visual impact, and who want to give their subjects maximum attention.

    Photo credit: Johannes Morsbach

    Aspherical optics for controlled rendering

    The aspherical construction helps control aberrations despite the extreme speed. In practice, the lens delivers usable sharpness, stable contrast and a reproducible image character that makes f/1.0 not just an effect, but a deliberately deployable creative tool.

    Photo credit: Thomas Bönig

    Confident focus control for deliberate work with shallow depth of field

    Especially at this speed, focusing determines the visual impact. The finely tuned focus ring enables precise focus placement and controlled focus transitions. Combined with rangefinder, live view or focus aids of modern Leica M cameras, it becomes a precise tool for photographers who work deliberately with minimal depth of field and want to control every shot creatively.

    Photo credit: Thomas Bönig

  • Technical data
    Focal length: 50 mm
    Aperture ratio: 1:1,0
    Smallest aperture: 16
    Lens Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups
    Angle of view: 47,8°
    Aperture blades: 12
    Min. Focus: 0,9 m
    Max. Diameter: 73,6 mm
    Lenght: 55,0 mm
    Weight: 484 g
    Filter size: 62 mm
    Included accessories: Lens hood, lens cap, rear cap
    Optional: -
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