Voigtl nder nokton 50mm f 1 aspherical vs leica noctilux m 50mm f 1?

The two lenses are closer than their names suggest. Both are 50mm f/1 prime lenses for full frame, and both are manual focus with no stabilisation. The difference is mostly mounts and history. The Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical fits Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF and Leica M, so it works on far more bodies. The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1 is Leica M only, and it was made from 1976 to 2008.

If you already shoot a Leica M, the Noctilux is the one to look at for its heritage. For anyone else, the Nokton is the sensible pick, because it's the only one of the two that will mount on your camera.

Both are fast primes with a lot of light-gathering power, which is useful if you want shallow depth of field. If you're new to lenses, a fast standard prime may suit you better to start with.

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