Overview

The Voigtlander Nokton 25mm F0.95 Type II is a manual-focus lens for Micro Four Thirds, offering an ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture for shallow depth of field and unique bokeh. However, it is notably soft at f/0.95, requiring stopping down to f/2 for acceptable sharpness. Build quality is excellent with smooth focusing, but it lacks electronic contacts, so no EXIF data is recorded. Purple fringing is severe wide open. It suits photographers seeking a distinctive, characterful look and close-focus capability (0.17m), but not those needing critical sharpness at maximum aperture.