25mm · f/0.9
The Voigtländer Nokton 25mm f/0.95 offers a unique, characterful look with soft, pleasant bokeh, but is notably soft at f/0.95, requiring stopping down to f/2 for acceptable sharpness. Purple fringing is severe wide open, improving by f/2. Build quality is excellent with smooth manual focus, but lacks electronic contacts. It suits photographers seeking a distinctive, dreamy aesthetic and extreme low-light capability, willing to accept optical compromises.