Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM

Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM

Prime lens, f/1.2 designed for street, portrait, low-light photography.

Prime lens f/1.2 Leica M
Street
Street
Portrait
Portrait

Lens Review: Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM

The Voigtlander Nokton 40 mm f/1.2 Aspherical II VM is a wide-angle prime lens designed for Leica M-mount cameras. This standard lens features a f/1.2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, portrait, low-light photography. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 6 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

Specifications

Focal length
40 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
10
Optical construction
8 elements / 6 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.5 m
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Leica M, Leica L
Dimensions
44.7 x 61.8 mm
Weight
267 g
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Unknown
Usage
Street, Portrait, Low-light