Stylish in appearance, exacting in performance, the black Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC is a sleek normal-length prime M-mount lens distinguished by its speed and classic rendering. The bright f/1.5 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions and also enables greater control over depth of field for isolating subjects using selective focus. The optical design includes one double-sided aspherical element, which helps to deliver high sharpness and low distortion by suppressing a variety of aberrations. This lens also features a multi-coating to suppress lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away and a 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality to suit working with shallow depth of field.
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Key Features
- Leica M-Mount Lens
- Aperture Range: f/1.5 to f/16
- One Dual-Sided Aspherical Element
- Multi-Coating
Stylish in appearance, exacting in performance, the black Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC is a sleek normal-length prime M-mount lens distinguished by its speed and classic rendering. The bright f/1.5 maximum aperture suits working in low-light conditions and also enables greater control over depth of field for isolating subjects using selective focus. The optical design includes one double-sided aspherical element, which helps to deliver high sharpness and low distortion by suppressing a variety of aberrations. This lens also features a multi-coating to suppress lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away and a 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality to suit working with shallow depth of field.
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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II M... Overview
As part of Voigtlander's Vintage Line of lenses, this lens features a classic black finish to give it a classic appeal, reminiscent of historic Voigtlander lenses, that is well-matched to classic rangefinder camera designs.
Fast f/1.5 maximum aperture helps control depth of field for shallow depth of field shooting, and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
One large-diameter, double-sided aspherical element is incorporated at the rear of the optical construction and helps to limit spherical aberrations and distortions.
Multi-layer coating produces vivid yet accurate colors along with high contrast and saturation, making it well-suited for general shooting applications.
Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 2.3'.
A 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.
Compatible with optional LH-6 lens hood.
EAN: 4002451003308
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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II M... Reviews
A truly beautiful lens for my Leica!
By Joshua
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-27
This lens is incredibly sharp and operates smoothly in every way. Very high quality, and a fraction of the cost of a Leica Summilux lens. The "47 degrees" article on comparing ten 50mm Leica M lenses convinced me that this is as good, or very nearly as good as the Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH, and at a fraction of the price!
Darn near perfect
By Mark
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-16
I like so many things about this lens, it’s easier to talk about what I don’t like. I wish the aperture ring was knurled all the way around. That’s it. I could whine about the fact that the distance scale is in meters only, but I’m pretty good at multiplying by three if I want to think in feet. So, it’s fine. Otherwise I have no complaints at all. It’s fantastically sharp, even wide open. For the money, it can’t be beat. For a complete review and comparison to nine other fast 50mm m-mount lenses, go here. https://www.47-degree.com/focus-shift/leica-m-50mm-lens-comparison-part-1
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does this lens comes with a focusing tab?
does this lens comes with a focusing tab?
No, the Voigtländer Nokton 50 mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC lens does not include a focusing tab.
Date published: 2025-11-09
Who can repair these M-mount Voigtlander lenses, ...
Who can repair these M-mount Voigtlander lenses, in or out of warranty? Most Leica repair people won't work on them.
To avoid mentioning repair shops here, ask your question in the Reddit r/Leica forum. Most Leica repair shops (contrary to what you say) do work on them. I know; I dropped one from three meters onto earth ground and a very well known shop in Cleveland worked on it.
Date published: 2023-08-11
Is there a lens hood made for this?
Is there a lens hood made for this?
Yes, the Voigtlander LH-6 Lens Hood is made for the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC Lens. You can find the hood here: https://bhpho.to/4cCBCQz
Date published: 2026-04-28
Who can repair these Leica-mount Voigtlander ...
Who can repair these Leica-mount Voigtlander lenses, whether in or out of warranty? Leica repair people won't work on them.
There are many independent camera repair people, most of them will. These lenses are relatively simple. Theres no shutter, no electronics. Basically glass, iris and helicoid focusing.
Date published: 2023-08-11
Can this lens be used on an original M-3 with ...
Can this lens be used on an original M-3 with good results?
Absolutely. Voigtlander lenses, like this Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II lens, are a fantastic choice for Leica rangefinders.
Date published: 2025-08-20
Are the white numbers on the lens measuring in ...
Are the white numbers on the lens measuring in meters or feet?
The distance on the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC Lens (Black) is in meters.
Date published: 2023-08-25
Will this fit on screw mount cameras? Such as the ...
Will this fit on screw mount cameras? Such as the Canon P
Unfortunately Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC Lens (Silver) is not compatible with the Canon P camera.
Date published: 2023-06-29
Is this lens marked with the Leica 6-bit ...
Is this lens marked with the Leica 6-bit encoding?
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC Lens (Silver) is not a 6-bit coded lens.
Date published: 2025-08-20