Introduction
Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm F/1.5 is a full-frame, manual focus lens with an all-metal build quality and a bright maximum aperture. It is available at the price of $ 900 (and Leica M for $ 1000) for Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF. In particular, although these different versions of optics lenses are similar, barrel designs are quite different. I tested both the labs and the Nikon Z version in the field to bring today’s review.
Before anything else, keep in mind that Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 is a manual focus lens. This forms a special piece of glass regardless of its other strengths and weaknesses (mostly strengths, to be fair). This studio can be well favorable for photography, but perhaps not ideal for sharp-transportation or events.
You will see that there are many photos landscape in this review. This is not because Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 is specifically for landscape photography, but just because my time with this lens was with my visit to Patagonia earlier this year. Nevertheless, I do not have the mind of manual focus glass for landscape photography, even a sharp lens. Of course, it helps that this lens is not too heavy (530 g / 1.2 pounds) and has excellent image quality – later more on it.
In any case, I was excited to test the Nokton 75 mm f/1.5, in the part because it is very different from the lenses that I use normally. A lens with this construction quality, focal length and aperture usually does not end in my bag, so getting some interesting pictures with it was a fun challenge. But how did it perform? In today’s hands-on review, I will share my experiences-and, of course, our lab data-you measure how Voigtlander Nokton measures 75 mm f/1.5.
build quality
Voigtlander’s lenses are beautiful tools, and Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 is no exception. It has an all-metal construction, built in Japan, which has focus distance and engraved signs for aperture. It is a jewel of a lens – perhaps it doesn’t matter, but I don’t think anything is wrong in choosing a lens that the design brings you some extra pleasure to use.
Voigtlander Nokton 75mm F/1.5 is not the smallest or the lightest lens that you will get, but given the f/1.5 maximum aperture, it is not so bad. The lens weighs 530 grams (1.2 pounds), for reference, only one hair is heavier than the Nikon Z85 mm f/1.8S on 470 g (1.0 pounds). 75 mm f/1.5 feels slightly chopped, however, thanks to the large diameter of the barrel.
A small negative side is that black paint on a metal of Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 can be out over time. After a few weeks, the paint on my copy of the lens had some thin spots, most likely that my bags hit against some other equipment (even though I was trying to be careful and avoid it). Of course, it has no effect on the work of 75 mm f/1.5. But I indicate this as it can damage the resale value of the lens or damage it to your ability to return it to a new position if you ever decide that it is not the right lens for you.
For other construction quality ideas, Nokton 75 mm f/1.5 is very well built, with design tolerance which are clearly very strict. I felt that there is no concern to use it under rain and other harsh conditions, even if Voigtlander does not claim sealing of any season. He said, I will not use the lens in a true rain. It focuses externally, and there is no rubber gasket behind the lens.
Handling
Voigtlander Nokton handles 75 mm f/1.5 well. The focusing ring is large and well moist, with a smooth focusing motion and a wide focus throw. As it was expected for a manual focus lens, Voigtlander does not have much control at 75 mm f/1.5, but the lens has at least one aperture ring (clicked). Note that this is a real aperture ring, not electronic aperture control. Even when the lens is cut with a camera, the aperture ring is rotated Desire Change the aperture.
Thankfully, today’s Voigtlander lens is pasted, which means that you will get full exif data with every picture you have taken. You will also see your chosen aperture in the visual or LCD of the camera, which I find useful when shooting me quickly – you do not need to shine continuously on the lens aperture ring while taking photos.
He said, there is a defect for Nokton’s handling, at least how I like to work: It is not possible to replace the aperture on your camera through the command dial on your camera. you can Only Change the aperture by rotating the ring in front of the lens. Similarly, using this lens in shutter-primaryness or automatic mode is not really possible, as there is no way to adjust the aperture in the camera.
Of course, this is not the end of the world. To replace the aperture, you just need to rotate the aperture ring. But if you have muscle changing muscle memory through a command dial on your camera, then Voigtlander Nokton 75mm F/1.5 can “get out of your way” can be properly until you are using it for a while.
Voigtlander nokton 75 mm f/1.5 specification
- Full Name: Voigtlander Nokton 75 mm F/1.5
- Mount Type: Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon RF, Lika M (Note that barrel design is very different on all versions, and therefore there are some other glasses)
- Focal Length: 75 mm Prime
- Angle view (full frame): 32 ° 36 ′
- Maximum aperture: f/1.5
- Minimum aperture: F/32 (on F/16 leaka)
- Aperture Blade: 12
- Filter size: 62 mm
- Lens element: 7
- Lens Group: 6
- Special elements: 1 aspherical, 3 partial spread
- Electronic diaphragm: no
- Vibration reduction: no
- Internal focus: not
- Control rings: aperture and focus
- Function button: No
- Focus Motor: No
- Minimum focus distance: 0.50 m (1.6 ft), Nikon version
- Maximum magnification: 0.23 × (1: 4.4 magnification)
- Mount Material: Metal
- Weather/Dust Ceiling: No
- Dimensions (length × diameter): 76 × 74 mm (3.0 × 2.9 in), nicon version
- Weight: 350 grams (leaka), 530 grams (nicon), 515 grams (Soni), 525 grams (canon)
- MSRP: $ 999 for Leica M, $ 899 otherwise
- The lowest price seen: $ 899 For leaka$ 899 For Nikon Z$ 799 For Sony E$ 699 Canon for RF
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