Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical
Voigtlander · 75 mm · f/1.5 · NOKTON
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
59
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Exceptional bokeh quality with 12 aperture blades creating smooth, creamy background separation
+Excellent build quality and premium all-metal construction with vintage aesthetic appeal
+Strong optical performance with high color accuracy and minimal chromatic aberration
+Compact and lightweight (350g) for its f/1.5 aperture and medium telephoto focal length
+Included metal lens hood (uncommon for Voigtlander lenses)
+Versatile rendering—soft and dreamy wide open, yet sharp and crisp when stopped down
Worth Knowing
−Some ghosting and optical artifacts when shooting wide open at f/1.5, especially at close distances
−Noticeable vignetting at maximum aperture (f/1.5) that diminishes by f/2 and disappears by f/4
−Manual focus only—challenging accurate focus at f/1.5 on rangefinder cameras with standard magnification
−Occasional lens flare and slight focus breathing when refocusing between near and far subjects
General | |
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About This LensA portrait-length prime with vintage style, the Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical is a fast, compact M-mount lens characterized by its classic rendering. The optical design includes three anomalous partial dispersion elements and one aspherical element, which help to deliver high color accuracy and sharpness by suppressing a variety of aberrations. The Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 is one of the more popular Voigtlander lenses of recent times, and for good reasons—it's one of a kind, and it's actually a really good lens. It might just be one of those "shut up and buy it" lenses for M portrait shooters. Even from Leica there just isn't much out there that really gives you the versatility this lens offers. | |
| 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 |
Physical93/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 350 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 62.8 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 63.3 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. | 58 mm |
Optics75/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 75 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 | 32.6° |
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. | 70 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.14x |
| 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 |
Construction31/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 3 |
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 |