Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95 Nokton Version II Lens Review

Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Version II Verdict

Overall, the second version of this 25mm Voigtlander lens is a nice improvement. Those shooting video will appreciate the option for a stepless aperture and everyone will enjoy the fast maximum aperture and ability to isolate a subject from their surroundings with shallow depth of field.

This sample also appears to offer improvements in sharpness and contrast over the copy of the first version we tested some time ago. Whether this is down to natural variation between lens samples, or improvements to the optical construction is difficult to say at this point, without having a few of each lens version to test and compare. The sample tested was more than usable at f/0.95, so long as care is taken to ensure accurate focus. Overall, this is an interesting lens, that should win over many fans.

	The Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 VII offers outstanding sharpness when stopped down with excellent build quality and handling.

Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 V. II Pros

Outstanding sharpness when stopped down.
Good sharpness in the centre at maximum aperture
Excellent build quality and handling
Hyperfocal focusing scale
Reasonably priced for what it is
Stepless aperture control 

Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 V. II Cons

A little flare when shooting into the light at fast apertures
Needs stopping down to improve sharpness towards the edges of the frame

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