NOKTON Vintage Line 35mm F1.5 Aspherical

The new standard for semi-wide-angle lenses

Features

This semi-wide-angle lens integrates three elements: a large aperture of F1.5, a compact size, and extremely excellent optical performance. The filter diameter is as small as φ39mm, and the overall length of the product from the mount surface is 36mm. The lens is equipped with two double-sided aspherical lens elements, and it delivers extremely excellent optical performance from a maximum aperture of F1.5.

Main Features

Three types of exteriors to choose from

Two types of exterior metal are available: Type I, made of aluminum and weighing 188 g for light weight and mobility, and Type II, made of brass and weighing 284 g for a thick and heavy feel, with a choice of black paint or silver plating finish (Type I is only available in matte black paint.).

Minimum focus distance of 0.5 meters

The lens focuses beyond the minimum rangefinder-coupled focus distance of 0.7m all the way down to 0.5m. This feature is especially useful when using the lens on a camera with a live view function.

Manual focus for reliable focusing

Employs a very precisely machined and adjusted all metal helicoid unit lubricated with high quality grease to realize smooth focusing operation with just the right amount of torque. This enables very precise focusing.

Bayonet type VM mount

Uses the VM-mount lens mount compatible with Leica M-mount. Not only can this lens be used on rangefinder-coupled cameras, but design-wise it also balances very nicely when mounted on mirrorless digital cameras with a mount adapter.

Installed with a focus-coupling system

The high-precision rangefinder coupling mechanism enables precise focusing in focus critical situations such as when shooting at or close to maximum aperture.

Imaging circle that covers full frame format

The lens features a generous imaging circle that covers the 35 mm full frame format. Furthermore, its size is extremely compact compared to interchangeable lenses for single-lens reflex cameras.