The brand new 50mm f1.0 Nokton Aspherical VM Lens is Voigtlander's fastest VM lens. It promises exceptional optical performance due to the newly designed GA (Ground Aspherical) lens element.
The NEW Voigtlander 50mm f1.0 Nokton Aspherical VM lens uses the very latest GA (ground aspherical) lens element manufacturing technique, producing the fastest and sharpest f1.0 lens in the entire Voigtlander full-frame interchangeable lens line up. At only 55mm in length, this lens is relatively compact

GA (ground aspherical) lens
A sharp and unique style
Beautiful bokeh with 12 diaphragm blades

You may ask why this lens has been announced - when Voigtlander already have a 50mm f1.1. The 50mm f1.2 is a brand new lens design, with a similar specification to the exceedingly popular 40mm f1.2 VM lens.

This lens features two aspherical elements & a 12 aperture blade diaphragm - allowing exceptional performance from F22 all the way to wide open.

The 50mm f1.2 is designed for use with both digital and film photography and is equipped with a rangefinder coupling cam. The minimum close focus distance of this lens is 70cm.

Both the LH-8 and LH-10 lens hoods can be used with this lens. The LH-10 is a brand new lens hood designed for this lens, though you can also use the more compact LH-8.

Main Features:
Enhanced high performance aspherical lens surfaces
Extremely solid and durable all-metal barrel
Manual focus
12 aperture blades
VM Bayonet Mount
Focus coupling system
Minimum focus distance: 70