NOKTON Vintage Line 28mm F1.5 Aspheric Type II M-mount (Black)
The Vintage Line currently consists of seven lenses, three having the F1.5 specification: 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm lenses. We have now added a 28mm f1.5 Aspherical lens to this line up. A combination of classic style exterior reminiscenting historical masterpiece lens, and a high performance for modern photographic equipment. This high-grade lens combines three features: a large aperture, compact and tight dimensions, and outstanding optical performance!
Highlights
- Bayonet Voigtländer M (VM) / Leica M (LM) mount
- Retro “look” and styling of the 1960s for the Type II
- Double-sided aspheric lenses for excellent optical performance
- Highly rigid and very durable all-brass metal lens barrel weighing just 330 gms
- Manual focus for reliable focusing
- Includes screw-in metal focusing lever or knob for zone focusing
- High-precision rangefinder linkage mechanism
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.5m
- Beautiful bokeh with 12 aperture blades
- Limited 18 Months India Warranty
- Optional Lens Hood LH-6 not included
- Made in Japan
- Exclusive of 18% GST
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28mm F1.5 Overview
Classical exterior
The lens has a classical design reminiscent of the famous lenses of the 1970s (early 1960s for type II). With all parts made from metal for excellent feel and operability, the lens delivers joy of ownership.
Four design variations
Type I, with its aluminum exterior for light weight and mobility, is available in matte black paint and silver, while Type II, with its massive brass construction, is available in black paint and silver finish.
Focusing tab for ease of operability
The focusing tab is shaped to fit your finger to ensure fast and precise focusing.
Removable focusing knob (Type II)
The Type II includes a focusing knob. It can be exchanged by unscrewing the screw in the finger recess of the focusing lever. By the angle of the knob, zone focus can be intuitively grasped.
Modern lens design
In consideration for use on digital cameras, the lens utilizes an optical design with 10 elements in 8 groups that suppresses color shifts around the image periphery. Great image quality is achieved with both film and digital.
Minimum focus distance of 0.5 meters
The lens focuses beyond the minimum rangefinder-coupled focus distance of 0.7m all the way down to 0.5m. This feature is especially useful when using the lens on a camera with a live view function.
Bayonet type hood (sold separately)
The optional LH-6 hood is manufactured from aluminum and utilizes a bayonet type mount for fast attachment/removal.
Manual focus for reliable focusing
Employs a very precisely machined and adjusted all metal helicoid unit lubricated with high quality grease to realize smooth focusing operation with just the right amount of torque. This enables very precise focusing.
Bayonet type VM mount
Uses the VM-mount lens mount compatible with Leica M-mount. Not only can this lens be used on rangefinder-coupled cameras, but design-wise it also balances very nicely when mounted on mirrorless digital cameras with a mount adapter.
Installed with a focus-coupling system
The high-precision rangefinder coupling mechanism enables precise focusing in focus critical situations such as when shooting at or close to maximum aperture.
Imaging circle that covers full frame format
The lens features a generous imaging circle that covers the 35 mm full frame format. Furthermore, its size is extremely compact compared to interchangeable lenses for single-lens reflex cameras.
In the Box
Voigtlander Nokton Vintage Line 28mm f/1.5 M-mount Lens
- Front and Rear Lens Caps
- Limited 18 Months India Warranty
Technical Specifications
Product Name
NOKTON Vintage Line 28mm F1.5 Aspherical VM (Black, Type II)
Focal Length
28mm
Maximum Aperture
1:1.5
Minimum Aperture
F16
Lens Construction
8 Groups 10 Elements
Angle of View
74.5°
Aperture Blade
12
Minimum Focus
0.5m
Range Finder Coupling
∞～0.7m(depend on camera body used)
Maximum Diameter
Φ54.0mm
Maximum Length
45.5mm
Filter Size
Φ43mm
Weight
330g (Type II)
Supplied Accessory
Front Cap, Rear Cap, Screw-in Focusing lever or knob
Optional Accessory
Optional Lens Hood (LH-6) not included
Mount type
Leica M Bayonet