This lens is an absolute gem, and well worth its price. One of the first things to understand is that this is not an auto-focus lens, and the aperture is set on the lens itself (much like lenses of yore in the film SLR days). Do not let that fact deter you from considering or purchasing this lens.
On the Micro 4/3 format, Voigtlander's 25mm Nokton is the equivalent focal length to 50mm primes. With a staggeringly large f/0.95 aperture, you'll be able to get lovely subject isolation, shallow depth of field, and smooth, creamy bokeh. Shooting in low light is also a reality, especially at mid-range ISOs.
The image quality is astounding, and truly remarkable for a lens on the M 4/3 system. I shoot on an Olympus OM-D E-M5, and the resulting RAW images are very pleasing. At f/0.95, the images are soft and hazy, and to me are very reminiscent of the much sought-after "film look" in the digital era.
As a portrait lens, the Nokton shines -- however, you'll need a patient subject if you aren't accustomed to fast manual focusing. This process is made much easier with an electronic viewfinder or peak focusing. Any excuse to use the f/0.95 aperture is a good one, but the lens also performs well in the more common aperture ranges, as well. The lens is tack sharp at f/2.8-f/4, and performs well all the way up through f/16.
Probably wouldn't hurt to pick up an ND filter for shooting in brighter conditions at around f/0.95.
If you're looking for a rugged lens with high-quality optics with peerless bokeh and low light performance on the Micro 4/3 system (and you have the $899 to throw down), pick this lens up. It's worth every penny.
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| Sold By | CameraQuest | CameraQuest | CameraQuest | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Brightin Star Official Store |
| lens type | Fisheye | Standard | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Standard |
| compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Olympus/Panasonic Micro 4/3 | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm XF |
| lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
| focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Manual Focus |
| minimum focal length | 5 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 25 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
| max focal length | 25 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 29 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
| fixed focal length | 25 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
| model name | nokton | nokton | nokton | H-X09 | ED 20mm F1.4 PRO BLK | — |
| min aperture | 0.95 f stop | 16 f stop | 16 f stop | — | 1.4 f stop | — |
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