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Voigtlander Nokton 1.5/50 Aspherical VM chrome version (2013) on X-T3
Build: chrome plated brass
Coating: red & green multi coated
Expression: after Cosina bought the Voigtlander nameplate in 1999, the first Nokton they introduced was the Nokton 1.5/50 Aspherical in LTM in 1999 and later in Nikon rangefinder mount in 2003, which was said to base on the original Nokton (1951) discussed in the first post of this mini-series. However, the 6/5 optical design is actually more similar to the original Ultron's than the Nokton's. In addition, the rendering changes dramatically because of the aspherical element. Cosina pushed the game further by introducing the Nokton 1.5/50 Aspherical VM (Leica M-mount) in 2013, with the same 6/5 optics, and there are two versions: the lighter Black version made out of aluminum and the heavier Chrome version shown here. The exterior design of the Chrome version is almost identical to the original Nokton in LTM (1950s) which now commands over $7K in the used market due to rarity. The original LTM Nokton shares the same 7/5 optics as the Prominent Nokton discussed in the previous post but includes a focus mechanism because LTM cameras don't have built-in focus mechanism; many people don't understand why Cosina implemented such an unique (but maybe not very practical) design, and the reason is simply that they wanted to pay tribute to the original LTM Nokton (and perhaps annoyed some proud owners along the way LOL).
Voigtlander Nokton 1.5/50 Aspherical VM chrome version (2013) on X-T3
Build: chrome plated brass
Coating: red & green multi coated
Expression: after Cosina bought the Voigtlander nameplate in 1999, the first Nokton they introduced was the Nokton 1.5/50 Aspherical in LTM in 1999 and later in Nikon rangefinder mount in 2003, which was said to base on the original Nokton (1951) discussed in the first post of this mini-series. However, the 6/5 optical design is actually more similar to the original Ultron's than the Nokton's. In addition, the rendering changes dramatically because of the aspherical element. Cosina pushed the game further by introducing the Nokton 1.5/50 Aspherical VM (Leica M-mount) in 2013, with the same 6/5 optics, and there are two versions: the lighter Black version made out of aluminum and the heavier Chrome version shown here. The exterior design of the Chrome version is almost identical to the original Nokton in LTM (1950s) which now commands over $7K in the used market due to rarity. The original LTM Nokton shares the same 7/5 optics as the Prominent Nokton discussed in the previous post but includes a focus mechanism because LTM cameras don't have built-in focus mechanism; many people don't understand why Cosina implemented such an unique (but maybe not very practical) design, and the reason is simply that they wanted to pay tribute to the original LTM Nokton (and perhaps annoyed some proud owners along the way LOL).