Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM ASPH Nokton Vintage MC Lens Black M Mount

• The multicoated all-metal silver lens looks stylish and delivers superb results on any Leica M camera
• Smooth torque focussing provides an immersive experience with fine focus control
• Lightweight and compact lens designed exclusively for M system with a VM mount
• Excellent general purpose standard prime with focal length suitable for a wide range of subjects
• Updated mark II model demonstrating Voigtlander’s vast experience since being founded in 1756

Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM ASPH Nokton Vintage MC Lens Black M Mount summary

This classic black finish standard prime lens from Voigtlander is the updated multicoated 50mm f/1.5 II VM ASPH Nokton Vintage MC version. It has been designed to complement Leica  not just in style and size, but with extremely high quality results. These are achieved through Voigtlander’s complex optical design which includes aspherical elements to reduce various chromatic aberrations. The results are spectacular indeed, shown in terms of colour rendering from the multicoated lens to high resolving power with the possibility of an ultra fine depth of field. Portrait photographers will relish the f/1.5 aperture and 12-bladed diaphragm which delivers beautiful creamy bokeh.

Features at a glance

• 12-blade aperture for soft rounded bokeh
• Superb results thanks to an updated optical design which includes aspherical elements
• Highly compact design suitable for all day shooting
• Well damped, smooth manual focus to achieve pin sharp results across the entire image
• Multicoated glass renders natural colours with good contrast

With an all-metal barrel the 1.5 II VM ASPH Nokton Vintage MC lens is solid feeling whilst remaining extremely lightweight at under 200g. Close focus is 70cm allowing users to create dynamic compositions with a choice of shallow or deep depth of field. This furthers the versatility of such an excellent all round standard lens which will find its’ way onto many a Leica camera.

Voigtlander Lens Coatings and Design Variations

Voigtlander M system lenses are designed with two different optical coatings, which are referred to as ‘SC’ and ‘MC’. This stands for single coat and multi coating. With the case of the mark II 50mm f/1.5 VM it also happens to be available in three exterior colour styles, black, silver and nickel finish. This gives us six options to choose from depending on which type of images and movies we tend to enjoy making combined with which style of lens barrel suits our camera.

In general terms single coat may be preferable for monochrome or black and white images. Mid tones are the focus for single coated optics, with subtle graduated tones and slightly less contrast which they produce. This gives the photographer a more neutral starting point for post processing, or can be simply enjoyed for the unique style of image they produce.

Conversely multicoated lenses render beautiful rich natural colours, which some users find favours their colour work. Contrast levels are slightly higher providing more hues as we might find on certain film types.

Single Coated Lens Options:

Multicoated Lens Options:

• Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM MC Lens in Black – this version