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Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical
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Voigtlander · 28 mm · f/1.5 · Leica M mount · Full Frame

Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical

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KEY FACTS
BrandVoigtlander
Announcement dateDec 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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

Brand
Voigtlander
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Dec 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Optics

Optical Design
10 elements in 8 groups
Aspherical Elements
2 aspherical lens elements
Min focal length
28 mm
Max focal length
28 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.5
Max aperture zoom
1.5
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020
Autofocus mode
No

Aperture

Aperture Range
f/1.5 to f/16
Aperture Clicks
Half-stop increments

Build

Construction Material (Type I)
Aluminum
Construction Material (Type II)
Brass
Weight (Type I)
250g (8.8 oz)
Weight (Type II)
330g (11.6 oz)
Lens Length (VM)
45.5mm
Lens Length (Z mount)
57mm
Lens Length (E mount)
55mm
Available Finishes
Matte black, silver, black lacquer, silver lacquer

Focus

Focus Ring
Metal focus ring with diamond pattern grip
Electronic Contacts
Yes (enables EXIF, in-body stabilization, focus aids)

Physical

Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
43 mm
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
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame