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Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM
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Voigtlander · f/1.2 · Leica M mount

Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM

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KEY FACTS
BrandVoigtlander
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountLeica M
SystemLeica M
What We Like
+Exceptional sharpness even at wide-open f/1.2 aperture
+Smooth, creamy bokeh from 12-blade diaphragm and aspherical design
+Compact and lightweight for an ultra-fast prime lens
+Outstanding build quality with precise metal construction
+Excellent flare resistance and minimal chromatic aberration
+Strong performance across full aperture range, peaks at f/5.6
Worth Knowing
−Significant vignetting at wide-open aperture (3.3 EV) requires stopping down for even exposure
−Focus shift present when stopping down—best results when focusing at working aperture
−Some spherical aberration wide open creates slight glow and reduced contrast
−Can block part of rangefinder viewfinder at minimum focus distance on some cameras

General

Brand
Voigtlander
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica M
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Voigtländer 50 mm F1.2 Nokton II VM combines the tradition of fast standard lenses with state-of-the-art optical technology, with two double-sided aspherical lens elements ensuring exceptional image quality—even at open aperture—and enabling a soft, expressive bokeh. Overall, the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.2 Aspherical VM is a really high performance lens especially in the centre, but at F5.6 is exceptionally good across the frame, all the way into the extreme corner. With a weight of just 322 g, it remains pleasantly light and balanced.

Physical

Lens Weight
322 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.2
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
70 cm01500