Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical LTM

Classic Leica M-mount performance in LTM

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Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Voigtländer
Model VC5015LTM

Key Features

OPTICAL Aspherical element design for high contrast and sharpness
MOUNT Leica Thread Mount (LTM) 39mm standard
APERTURE 10-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh rendering
CONSTRUCTION All-metal barrel construction for durability
FOCUS Manual focus with smooth, dampened throw
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with LTM cameras and M-mount via adapter
COATING Multi-coated elements to reduce flare and ghosting
SIZE Compact, classic rangefinder lens form factor
FILTER Standard 49mm front filter thread
DISTANCE Minimum focus distance of 0.7 meters
APERTURE RING Click-stop manual aperture ring
WEATHER SEALING None
WEIGHT Lightweight design optimized for rangefinder balance

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical LTM

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture ring
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present N/A
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present N/A
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Not weather sealed

How-to Use Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical LTM

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 50mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.5
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Mount Leica M39 (LTM)
Format Compatibility Full Frame
Angle of View 46 degrees
Minimum Focus Distance 0.7m
Optical Design 6 elements in 5 groups
Diaphragm Blades 10
Focus Type Manual
Filter Thread 49mm
Dimensions 51mm x 45.7mm
Weight 215g