The new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Leica M-mount

• 5 years ago
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• Tags: Voigtländer Nokton Vintage Line 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount

The new Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Leica M-mount is now in stock at B&H (price: $999). The lens is available in black and silver (pictured above with the silver metal rear lens caps for M-mount lenses). The lens replaces the previous 75mm f/1.8 Heliar Classic version (see review). Here is a size comparison with the new 7artisans Photoelectric 75mm f/1.25 lens for Leica M-mount:

Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens quick hands-on review:

• Voigtlander still uses the old lens hood tightening design where you use a screw to attach it to the lens. I am not a big fan of that solution but. The lens hood is reversible.
• The lens has a clickable aperture ring. Smooth handling.
• The lens is made in Japan
• Only meter markings on the distance scale. Adding feet would be helpful for US customers.
• Very narrow depth of field scale – focusing wide open could be a challenge.
• Very compact design compared to the competition.

Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens design:

Voigtlander 75mm F/1.5 Aspherical VM specifications:

• Leica M-Mount Lens
• Aperture Range: f/1.5 to f/16
• Three Low Dispersion Elements
• One Aspherical Element
• Manual Focus Design
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.3′
• Filter Thread: 58mm
• 12-Blade Diaphragm

Focal Length	75mm
Maximum Aperture	f/1.5
Minimum Aperture	f/16
Lens Mount	Leica M
Angle of View	32.6°
Minimum Focus Distance	2.30′ / 70 cm
Optical Design	7 Elements in 6 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	12
Focus Type	Manual Focus
Filter Thread	58mm
Dimensions	ø: 2.5 x L: 2.5″ / ø: 62.8 x L: 63.3 mm
Weight	12.35 oz / 350 g
Package Weight	1.195 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	7.9 x 4.6 x 4.5″

Sample photos can be found at flickr – shot with the Leica M10 – JPG SOOC (straight out of the camera):