The NOKTON designation is only given to high-speed lenses in the Voigtlander lineup with a maximum aperture of f1.5 or faster. When the first NOKTON was released in the 1950s, it was positioned as a lens that enabled images to be captured even in low light. However, with constantly improving imaging sensor sensitivity, the advantage of a high-speed lens nowadays is the ability to use as a means of photographic expression the out of focus bokeh created by opening the aperture.
The Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 Aspherical is a high performance manual focus standard lens, optimised for the imaging sensors of Nikon Z mount mirrorless cameras. The lens construction consists of eight elements in six groups, two of which are double-sided aspherical lenses. Despite its compact size, the lens achieves an astonishingly large f1.2 aperture.
When using a camera supporting the transfer of lens data, electronic contacts on the lens allow exif data, in-body image stabilisation (3 axes) & three types of focusing support (changing the focus point frame colour, focusing by peaking & focusing with the enlargement button)
This lens is equipped with electronic contacts, but there are restrictions on the bodies that can transfer lens data. Please check the list below:
Manufacturer SKU | NZ306 |
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Brand | Voigtlander |
Focal Length | 40mm |
Aperture Range | f1.2 - f22 |
Elements / Groups | 8 / 6 |
Angle of View | 54.8° |
Focusing Range | 0.30m - ∞ |
Lens Type | Standard |
Lens Coverage | Full Frame / 35mm |
Lens Focus Mechanism | Manual |
Adaptor Ring / Lens Filter Thread | 58mm |
Compatible Lens Hood | Included |
Lens Colour | Black |
Dimensions | 67.7 x 53.9mm |
Lens Weight | 315g |