Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1 Leica M mount

The Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.1 for Leica M Mount is a seriously fast manual-focus prime lens that delivers beautiful subject separation, dreamy wide-open rendering, and a whole lot of character. With its massive f/1.1 maximum aperture, this lens is a favorite among rangefinder photographers looking for a low-light powerhouse without stepping into the considerably more expensive world of Leica Noctilux glass.

The Nokton 50mm f/1.1 is particularly interesting because it combines a classic 50mm perspective with an unusually shallow depth of field. Wide open, it produces soft transitions, beautiful background blur, and the kind of atmospheric rendering that makes portraits and nighttime street photography especially fun. Stop it down a bit and the lens becomes considerably sharper and more contrasty, making it surprisingly versatile beyond its specialty wide-aperture look.

Designed for the Leica M mount, this lens works with compatible Leica rangefinder cameras and can also be adapted to modern mirrorless systems from Sony, Nikon, Canon, and others. It's particularly popular with photographers and filmmakers chasing a vintage, cinematic look with plenty of personality.

Condition: EXCELLENT

This lens is in excellent used condition overall with minor cosmetic wear. The optics have extremely faint internal haze, barely noticeable during inspection. There is also what appears to be a possible scratch on an internal optical element, although it is difficult to confirm definitively.

Additionally, there is a small nick on the outer lens threads. This is a localized cosmetic imperfection rather than significant damage to the lens barrel.

These optical imperfections may contribute to some additional flare or reduced contrast under challenging lighting conditions, particularly when shooting wide open or directly toward strong light sources.

The focusing mechanism operates smoothly, and the aperture functions properly.

Please note that neither the front nor rear lens caps are included.

Included:

• Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.1 Leica M Mount lens

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