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Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton SE Aspherical Lens Sony E Mount
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The Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton SE Aspherical Lens for Sony E Mount sports full electronic communication with EXIF data as well as in-body camera stabilisation for outstanding images and videos.
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We Love
- Another winning lens for Sony shooters from Voigtlander with extremely high quality results
- Solid feeling 434g weight which is well built and complements Alpha cameras admirably
- Excellent electronic communication with camera body provides key features when required
- 12 aperture blades allow out of focus areas to blend into smooth buttery backgrounds
- Pin sharp results when manually focusing the lens results in extremely detailed images with well isolated subjects
Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton SE ASPH Lens for Sony E Mount Summary
With some incredibly well received lenses already available for Sony E mount, the latest 50mm f/1.2 Nokton SE ASPH Lens has arrived with some big shoes to fill. It manages just that with aplomb whilst communicating through electronic contacts with any Sony Alpha camera. This includes recording EXIF data, utilising focus peaking and focus magnification functions as well as harnessing Sony’s 5-axis in body stabilisation. This helps to stabilise the lens when hand-holding during slower exposures and the results are spectacular from this prime standard 50mm lens.
Features at a glance
- Comprehensive electronic communication with Alpha cameras
- excellent rendering and sharpness from two aspherical elements and one partial dispersion element
- Well controlled image results with low distortion and minimal aberrations
- Extremely bright f/1.2 aperture
- 12-bladed diaphragm produces smooth out of focus bokeh when desired
With an ultra bright f/1.2 aperture photographers who work during low light, or perhaps shoot naturally lit portraits will benefit from the lens’ light gathering capabilities. Other subjects where the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.2 Nokton excels include street photography, general purpose shooting as well as portraits, travel and more specialised subjects. Videographers will love this model due to the ability for them to set the aperture ring to be silent and stepless. This provides silent exposure adjustments while filming or when making stills in a quiet environment.
It can take a little while to master manual focussing, particularly when capturing fast moving subjects. The Voigtlander prime responds excellent to manual input and users can achieve absolutely pin sharp results from edge to edge with this option. Read our blog post where we explore the benefits of a manual focus lens for inspiration and tips.
What’s in the box
- 50mm f/1.2 Nokton SE ASPH Lens for Sony E Mount
- Front cap
- Rear cap
- Lens Hood
Our Verdict
Voigtlander are experiencing a recent surge in popularity with photographers and videographers once again appreciating the benefits of a manual focus lens. At first it can be daunting as we have become so reliant on AF lenses, however the 50mm f/1.2 Nokton SE ASPH provides such superb results when focus is nailed it becomes more enticing with every outing. A 50mm prime is always of use to most photographers and video makers, with so many subjects falling into the standard category. With a lens of this standing we tend to look for excuses to pack it into our bags at every opportunity whatever we happen to be shooting that day.
The experience of using such a solid, well crafted optic is also a joy with the lens sitting perfectly on full frame Sony bodies, although it will work perfectly with an APS-C sized sensor camera. Results are as compelling as the shooting experience with sharp well controlled images standing up to any scrutiny. Highly detailed images are also a breeze for this lens with its’ high resolving power and specialist optical design. If you are the type of photographer or videographer who enjoys composing and shooting whilst being completely present in the moment, this could be the perfect lens to seduce you. We also throughly recommend the Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar for those wanting a slightly longer prime with macro capabilities.
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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 accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint 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!
