2013 CP+ show in Japan: new Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount

11 years ago
Categories: Leica Lenses
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Voigtländer 50mm f/1.5 ASPH lens for Leica M mount (photo: gqtuazon)

During the 2013 CP+ show in Japan, Voigtländer quietly announced a new Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Asph lens for M-mount based on their classic L39 design from the 1950s (see eBay listings, images on flickr). The US price of the lens is $899 for the black version and $1049 for the silver model. Here are the lens specs:

Close Focus: 0.7 Meter
5 Groups, 6 elements
Filter size: 49mm
Angle of view: 46°
Length: 47.7mm
Diameter: 53.8mm
Aperture: f/1.5 to f/16
10 diaphragm blades
Colors: black or silver

The new lens is expected to be released this summer, price was not announced: