Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 Aspherical (Canon RF)
Launch MSRP
$1,799- Weight
- 650g
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.45m
- Max mag.
- 0.14×
- Formula
- 9E / 7G
- Released
- 2023
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 1x GA (Ground Aspherical)
- 1x Aspherical
- Aperture range
- f/1 — f/16
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 650g
- ⌀ × length
- 79.3 × 64.0mm
- Filter
- ⌀67mm
- Weather sealed
- No
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- —
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.45m
- Max magnification
- 0.14× (1:6.9)
Optical character
The Nokton 50mm F1 is, in Cosina's words, the fastest standard lens Voigtländer makes for full-frame cameras, and the RF version is designed specifically for Canon's mount. Its first element is a GA (ground aspherical) lens made in-house, with a second aspherical element at the rear, which keeps the design to nine elements in seven groups and the lens to 64mm long and 650g.
At f/1 it is soft with darkened corners, and from about f/2 it becomes crisp across the frame. A floating mechanism stabilises image quality down to 0.45m, and the 12-blade aperture can be switched to stepless operation for video. Electronic contacts pass EXIF data, support magnification, peaking and Canon's focus guide (not on the EOS RP), and enable 3-axis in-body stabilisation.
Reviewer consensus
We summarise professional reviews only after reading at least two independent ones. Not enough have been published or verified for this lens yet.
Owner sentiment
Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +f/1 maximum aperture at 650g and 64mm long
- +Smooth bokeh without onion rings or outlining
- +Crisp across the frame from f/2
- +Electronic contacts: EXIF, focus guide, peaking, 3-axis IBIS
- +12-blade aperture with click-stop switch
Weaknesses
- −Soft image with dark corners at f/1
- −Strong longitudinal colour fringing wide open
- −$1,799 launch price, only $500 below Canon's AF RF 50mm F1.2L
- −Possible magenta cast at the edges on EOS R, RP and R6
Six-axis rating
Ratings are published once at least two independent professional reviews have been read.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Canon RF · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Category | Standard |
| Maximum aperture | f/1 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Special elements | 1x GA (Ground Aspherical) · 1x Aspherical |
| Aperture blades | 12 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Manual Helicoid |
| Minimum focus | 0.45m |
| Max magnification | 0.14× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 650g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 79.3 × 64.0mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀67mm |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | Yes |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Launch MSRP | $1,799 USD |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/en/rf-mount-lenses/nokton-50mm-f1-aspherical/
- canonrumors.com/voigtlander-nokton-rf-50mm-f-1-specifications-and-pricing-r
Launch price
- canonrumors.com/voigtlander-50mm-f1-nokton-rf-review/
Professional reviews
- cameralabs.com/voigtlander-50mm-f1-nokton-review/
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