Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical
Voigtlander · 28 mm · f/1.5 · NOKTON
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What We Like
+Extremely compact and lightweight for a fast 28mm lens compared to competitors like the Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.4
+High optical performance with outstanding sharpness even wide open at f/1.5
+Excellent build quality with tight tolerances and smooth focus mechanism
+Beautiful rendition comparable to premium Leica lenses with pleasant color and classic styling
+12-blade aperture delivers smooth, circular bokeh with well-defined sunstars from f/2.8 onwards
+Close minimum focus distance of 0.5m enables creative composition options with excellent macro capability
Worth Knowing
−Some sample quality control issues reported with decentering on certain copies
−Noticeable rangefinder blockage on Leica M cameras, though less than other fast 28mm lenses
−Modest chromatic aberration visible at f/1.5 wide open, especially at high-contrast areas
−No lens hood included with purchase; optional LH-6 hood sold separately
General | |
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About This LensThe Voigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical is a fast manual-focus prime lens designed for Leica M-mount cameras and adaptable to mirrorless systems, offering a versatile wide-angle perspective ideal for street photography, environmental portraits, and low-light shooting. The lens does many things well, with impressive form factor and sharpness on par with much more expensive options like the 28 Summilux and 35 Summilux FLE. Outstanding optical quality with strong sharpness, smooth bokeh, and excellent low-light capabilities while remaining compact and relatively lightweight. | |
| Brand | Voigtlander |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | NOKTON |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Leica M |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica M |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 54 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 45.5 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 43 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 28 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.5 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 75.38° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 27.8 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 12020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 50 cm01500 |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 2 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |