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Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM ASPH Nokton Vintage SC Lens Nickel M Mount
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The updated Leica M mount Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM ASPH Nokton Vintage SC Lens in Nickel features an all-metal helicoid unit with smooth manual focus for high quality results from single coated optics
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We Love
- Stylish and unique nickel finish lens suited to Leica rangefinder cameras
- Ultra bright aperture collects available light even when dim, ideal in a wide range of situations
- Easy to fine tune manual focus system perfect for capturing razor sharp images from edge to edge
- Single coated optics render high resolution well controlled images from 8 elements including aspherical ground glass
- Voigtlander’s extensive history culminates in the updated mark II lens with substantial improvements over the original model
Summary
Finished in nickel, this updated mark II 50mm f/1.5 II VM ASPH Nokton Vintage SC lens has been designed exclusively for Leica M cameras. With single coated optics results are more neutral with lower contrast than the equivalent multicoated lens. This favours black and white photography although the 50mm f/1.5 II VM ASPH SC can of course be used for colour work. With a classic focal width users can enjoy manual focus for a wide range of subjects from portraits and landscapes to a general all-day walk around option. This is furthered by the compact size and low weight at just over 200g for the Nickel finish version (which is one of six models available).
Features at a glance
- 12-blade aperture for smooth bokeh when wide open
- Designed for Leica rangefinders with classic nickel styling and image results
- Single coated optics provide less high contrast, natural images favouring black and white
- Well damped focus ring enables user to capture extremely sharp images
- Compact and lightweight option with small 43mm filter thread
Photographers who enjoy being immersed in the experience of making images will particularly enjoy using Voigtlander lenses (we are fans ourselves). Not only do they look the part but also provide excellent focus feedback thanks to the use of specific lubricants in the focus mechanism. The double sided aspherical element also renders photographs extremely well, contributing to the satisfaction when using the 50mm f/1.5 II VM.
Voigtlander Lens Coatings and Design Variations
Voigtlander M system lenses are designed with two different optical coatings, which are referred to as ‘SC’ and ‘MC’. This stands for single coat and multi coating. With the case of the mark II 50mm f/1.5 VM it also happens to be available in three exterior colour styles, black, silver and nickel finish. This gives us six options to choose from depending on which type of images and movies we tend to enjoy making combined with which style of lens barrel suits our camera.
In general terms single coat may be preferable for monochrome or black and white images. Mid tones are the focus for single coated optics, with subtle graduated tones and slightly less contrast which they produce. This gives the photographer a more neutral starting point for post processing, or can be simply enjoyed for the unique style of image they produce.
Conversely multicoated lenses render beautiful rich natural colours, which some users find favours their colour work. Contrast levels are slightly higher providing more hues as we might find on certain film types.
Single Coated Lens Options:
- Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM SC Lens in Black
- Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM SC Lens in Silver
- Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 II VM SC Lens in Nickel - this lens
Multicoated Lens Options:
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
