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Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical for Canon RF in black finish, fast manual standard lens with all-metal housing.
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Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical for Canon RF in black finish, fast manual standard lens with all-metal housing.
Black flat Voigtländer lens hood for the Nokton 40mm F1.2 Asph. RF lens.
Lens cross-section of the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical RF-mount with two aspherical lens elements.

40 mm / 1:1.2 Nokton aspherical RF

The extremely fast 40mm for Canon RF: f/1.2, strong background separation, and maximum control.

Key Features:

  • Extremely popular with wedding photographers
  • Developed for mirrorless full-frame cameras
  • Aperture: f/1.2 – ideal for available-light photography and selective focus
  • 8 elements in 6 groups, including 4 aspherical surfaces
  • Focus range: 0.5 m to ∞ (rangefinder coupled to 0.7 m)
  • High-quality manufacturing “Made in Japan”

Available colors

  • Farbe schwarz
    Black

Available Material

  • Aluminum
EUR 1,099 *
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  • Description

    40mm – the balanced focal length between 35mm and 50mm

    40mm sits exactly between a classic reportage and a standard lens. The perspective appears natural, slightly compressed, and highly versatile. Street, reportage, travel, and everyday photography benefit from this balanced visual effect, which allows proximity to the subject without appearing too narrow or too wide.

    Photo credit: Jonas Häfner

    Ample scope for background separation and depth of field

    The combination of a moderate focal length and very shallow depth of field opens up great creative freedom. Subjects can be clearly isolated from the background while enough of the surroundings remain in the frame to provide context. This makes the lens suitable not only for portraits but also for landscapes, reportage, and creative work where depth, lighting mood, and spatial impact play a central role.

    Photo credit: Jonas Häfner

    Aspherical optics for controlled imaging on the Canon RF sensor

    The optical construction with aspherical elements is specifically tuned to the requirements of mirrorless Canon RF sensors. Aberrations are effectively controlled despite the extreme speed. Sharpness, contrast, and image stability remain reproducible, even at wide-open aperture.

    Photo credit: Jonas Häfner

    Precise manual work with EVF and focus assistance

    On Canon RF cameras, the 40mm f/1.2 Nokton can be used with particular precision. The electronic viewfinder, focus magnifier, and focus peaking enable exact focus control, which is crucial at f/1.2. The lens is aimed at photographers who deliberately work manually and seek maximum control over visual impact and expression.

    Photo credit: Jonas Häfner

  • Technical data
    Focal length: 40 mm
    Aperture ratio: 1:1,2
    Smallest aperture: 22
    Lens Construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
    Angle of view: 54,9°
    Aperture blades: 10
    Min. Focus: 0,3 m
    Max. Diameter: 70,8 mm
    Lenght: 56,4 mm
    Weight: 400 g
    Filter size: 58 mm
    Included accessories: Lens hood, front cap, rear cap
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