Nokton 40 mm f/1.2

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About This Lens

Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 is a wide angle lens with a 40 mm focal length and f/1.2 aperture for Sony E and Nikon Z and Leica-M cameras. Weighing 420 g measuring 70.1 mm in length, it's a well-balanced option for general purpose photography, portraits, and events.

Key Features

40 mm focal length
f/1.2 aperture
10-blade aperture for smooth bokeh

Best For

Street photography

Travel and everyday photography

Environmental portraits

Portrait photography

Headshots with beautiful bokeh

Low-light photography

Indoor events without flash

Camera Index Score

0.0

Overall

Sentiment

8.5

Based on user reviews and professional ratings

Specifications

7.0

Optical and physical characteristics

Build Quality

8.0

Materials and construction

Where to Buy

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Specifications

Optics

Focal Length40 mm

Aperturef/1.2

Min. Focus Distance0.35 m

Aperture Blades10

Dimensions

Weight420 g

Length70.1 mm

Diameter59.3 mm

Filter Thread58 mm

Compatibility

MountSony E, Nikon Z, Leica-M

Sensor FormatFull Frame

TypeWide angle

Features

Autofocus✗

Image Stabilization✗

Weather Sealed✗

Build & Info

Release Year2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 have autofocus?: No, the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 is a manual focus lens.
Does the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 have image stabilization?: No, the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 does not have built-in image stabilization.
Is the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 weather sealed?: No, the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 is not weather sealed.
What cameras is the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 compatible with?: The Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 is designed for Sony E and Nikon Z and Leica-M cameras.
How much does the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 weigh?: The Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 weighs 420 grams.
What is the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 best used for?: The Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 with its 40 mm focal length is best suited for general purpose photography, portraits, and events.
What is the minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2?: The Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 has a minimum focus distance of 0.35 meters, allowing for close-up photography.

Nokton 40 mm f/1.2

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