Voigtländer Nokton 1,5/28mm Type II VM ASPH Black

Main Features :
• Double-sided aspherical lenses for excellent optical performance
• Manual focus for precise focusing
• Intuitive focus option on Type II (focus rod included)
• Integrated rangefinder lock system
• Compact, lightweight design with retro styling

The NOKTON 28mm F1.5 Aspherical is a wide-angle lens developed for the Leica M Bayonet. It combines three exceptional elements: an incredibly large aperture, compact dimensions and excellent optical performance.

The lens is available in two versions: Type I, made of aluminum, weighs 250g and is available in a matte black or silver finish. Type II, made of brass, has a particular tactile quality due to its heavier weight of 330g and is available in black and silver finish.

Most notably, the included Type II focusing rod offers a new manual focusing experience. The metal rod can be inserted into the finger groove by loosening the screw in the finger groove and screwing in the rod. This means that the focus area can be adjusted even more intuitively thanks to the angle of the rod. For example, the set distance is approximately 1 meter when rotated to the 6 o'clock position.

The classically designed lens barrel is equipped with an 8-group, 10-element optical system with two aspherical lens elements on both sides. This provides excellent optical performance with high sharpness even at an aperture of F1.5, even at the edges.

The other technical details are also impressive: the 12 aperture blades ensure smooth focusing and give the photographer great creative freedom; the close-up limit of 50 cm also offers the possibility of an interesting perspective of the subject in question.

In addition to classic landscape photography, a 28 mm focal length has many other uses, although the lens with a length of 45.5 cm and a compact filter diameter of 43 mm still remains extremely mobile and flexible.

With the NOKTON 28mm F1.5 aspherical, Voigtländer once again sets the benchmark in terms of image quality and design to offer demanding photographers a unique tool. This wide-angle lens combines aesthetics, mobility and optical excellence at the highest level.

The LH-6 sunshade is available as an option (recommended retail price 79 euros).

TECHNICAL DATA

Focal length: 28mm
Connection: VM mount
Light intensity: 1:1.5
Smallest aperture: F 16
Optical structure: 10 lenses in 8 groups
Image angle: 74.5°
Aperture blades: 12
Minimum distance: 50 cm
Filter size: Ø 43 mm
Maximum diameter: 54.0 mm
Total length: 45.5mm
Weight: 250 g (Type I), 330 g (Type II)
Colors: Matte black, silver (Type I), black, silver (Type II)
Accessories included: Lens cap, rear cap