Voigtlander's fast M-mount 50mm — f/1.5 with multi-coating in Mark II precision construction.
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 VM II MC is a manual-focus fast normal prime for Leica M-mount. The Mark II improved over the original with refined optics and multi-coating (MC). At f/1.5 it provides fast aperture for low light.
Optically good — sharp from f/2.8 with pleasant Nokton rendering at f/1.5. The MC multi-coating improves contrast and flare resistance over single-coated versions. Manual focus with rangefinder coupling. All-metal Voigtlander construction.
Leica M mount with 49mm filter thread. Compact and lightweight. Rangefinder coupled. 10 aperture blades. Multi-coated (MC). Mark II — improved over original. Minimum focus distance 70cm.
Available used at mid-range prices. The Nokton 50mm f/1.5 provides fast speed at lower cost than Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4. For M-mount photographers wanting fast normal prime at Voigtlander pricing.