Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.4 vs Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 (Leica M / L39)
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Budget Street | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 10 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.7 m | 0.7 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.06x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 175 g | 131 g |
| Length | 29.7 mm | 52 mm |
| Diameter | 55 mm | 21.2 mm |
| Filter Thread | - | 34 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2010 | 2022 |
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Comparing Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.4 (40 mm, f/1.4) and Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 (Leica M / L39) (40 mm, f/2.8).
Voigtlander Heliar 40 mm f/2.8 (Leica M / L39) is the lightest at 131 g, Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.4 weighs 175 g.
Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.4 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.4 can focus closest at 0.7 m minimum focus distance.
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