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):
