Voigtländer 40mm f1.2 Nokton Asph. VM Leica M

Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton Asph. VM for Leica M

The Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton Aspherical VM is a high-speed manual-focus prime lens designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. It combines a bright f/1.2 aperture with a versatile 40mm focal length, offering a natural perspective between 35mm and 50mm. Built with premium all-metal construction and advanced optical design, it delivers strong subject separation, smooth bokeh, and excellent performance in low-light conditions.

Features

• Ultra-fast aperture: f/1.2 for exceptional low-light capability and shallow depth of field.
• Classic 40mm focal length: Natural field of view ideal for street, documentary, and portrait photography.
• Aspherical optical design: Reduces spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and clarity.
• Manual focus control: Precision-machined focusing ring for smooth and accurate operation.
• VM mount: Fully compatible with Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras.
• 10-blade diaphragm: Produces smooth and pleasing bokeh rendering.
• Compact design: Surprisingly compact for an ultra-fast full-frame lens.

Benefits

• Strong subject isolation thanks to extremely bright f/1.2 aperture.
• Versatile focal length suitable for everyday and professional use.
• Classic Voigtländer rendering with a mix of sharpness and character.
• Excellent performance for available light and night photography.

Package Contents: Voigtländer 40mm f/1.2 Nokton Asph. VM lens, front cap, rear cap, lens hood

Technical Specifications

• Mount: Leica M (VM mount)
• Format: Full-frame
• Focal Length: 40mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.2
• Aperture Range: f/1.2 – f/22
• Optical Design: 8 elements in 6 groups
• Aspherical Elements: 2 (double-sided asphericals)
• Diaphragm Blades: 10
• Minimum Focus Distance: approx. 50 cm
• Filter Size: 52 mm
• Weight: approx. 267–315 g (version dependent)
• Focus Type: Manual focus

Ideal For

• Street photography
• Environmental portraits
• Low-light and night shooting
• Documentary and travel photography

Keywords

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