Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton

Ultra-fast manual focus prime with classic character

Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 12
Usability 17
Brand Voigtländer
Model BA352A

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 8 elements in 6 groups with aspherical elements
APERTURE 10-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh rendering
FOCUSING Manual focus only with high-precision helicoid
MOUNT Available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica M
CONSTRUCTION All-metal barrel construction for professional durability
APERTURE RING Click-stop aperture ring with de-click option
ELECTRONIC CONTACTS Supports EXIF data and focus peaking on select mounts
MIN FOCUS 0.35m minimum focusing distance
FILTER 58mm front filter thread
SIZE Compact pancake-style design for street photography
COATING Multi-coated elements to reduce flare and ghosting
WEATHER SEALING Not officially rated, but robust metal build
WEIGHT Approximately 420g depending on mount

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with long throw
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual ring with de-click feature
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus lens
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present No formal weather sealing

How-to Use Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 40mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.2
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 8 elements in 6 groups
Angle of View 57u00b0
Diaphragm Blades 10
Minimum Focus 0.35m
Filter Size 58mm
Focus Type Manual
Weight 420g
Dimensions 66.5 x 59.3 mm