Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical
- 28mm
- f/1.5
- Prime
- 320 g
- Min focus 0.28 m
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Quick answer
A fast manual-focus 28mm f/1.5 prime with a 12-bladed aperture, weighing about 320 g. It focuses as close as 0.28 m.
Pros
- f/1.5
- 12-bladed aperture
- Close focus 0.28 m
- Compact
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Not weather sealed
Verdict
A compact fast wide-angle for photographers who enjoy manual focus.
About this lens
A 28mm f/1.5 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with aspherical elements. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.
Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.5
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Aperture blades
- 12
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.28 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Weight
- 320 g
Specification source: cosina.co.jp
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm F1.5 Aspherical?
- Street and documentary
- Low-light wide-angle
- Environmental portraits
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28mm | 65.5° | 75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42mm | 46.4° | 54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
How many aperture blades does the Voigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 have?
It has 12 blades, giving rounded highlights even when stopped down.
Is the Nokton 28mm f/1.5 suitable for street photography?
Yes. The 28mm view and f/1.5 aperture suit dim streets, and zone focusing works with the manual scale.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.28 m, with a maximum magnification of 0.14x. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
