Voigtlander's ultra-fast 28mm for Leica M — the Type II Nokton with f/1.5 speed and aspherical design.
The Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 ASPH Type II VM is the second-generation ultra-fast wide prime from Voigtlander for Leica M cameras — an updated optical formula over the Type I. Leica M mount.
28mm focal length. f/1.5 maximum aperture. ASPH element. VM = Leica M bayonet. Type II = updated formula. Manual focus. Leica M mount.
The Nokton 28mm f/1.5 ASPH II updated the Type I with improved sharpness and reduced vignetting wide open. f/1.5 at 28mm is exceptionally fast for a wide prime. Provides street and available-light capability at the wide end of the M frame range. Compare with id 3482 (null mount — possibly the Type I variant).
On the used market the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 ASPH Type II is a sought-after fast wide prime. Condition checks: ASPH element at f/1.5, aperture blades. Leica M mount.