35 mm/1:1.4 Nokton II VM

The icon – our 35 mm f1.4 for Leica M with high speed and two different lens coatings

Key Features:

  • Our icon known from social media
  • Super compact and lightweight
  • Available with Single (SC) or Multi (MC) Coated coating
  • Highest quality craftsmanship “made in Japan”

Available colors

  • Farbe schwarz
    Black

Available Material

  • Aluminum
679.- EUR *
* Suggested retail price, including VAT
3 years warrenty
  • 35 mm as classic focal length for reportage and street – the Instagram icon

    35 mm is among the most important focal lengths for reportage and street photography. It shows sufficient context, stays close to the subject and conveys a natural perspective. The Nokton II is ideal for urban scenes, documentary work and travel, where flexibility and proximity are decisive.

    Photo credit: Marco Schmidt MxM

    Fast aperture image-making with natural depth gradation

    The high maximum aperture allows confident photography even in low ambient light, without compromising the visual impact. Subjects can be clearly isolated, while the background remains softly embedded in the scene. Especially at 35 mm, this creates a balanced sense of depth that conveys proximity while preserving atmosphere – ideal for reportage, street and authentic everyday moments.

    Photo credit: Marco Schmidt MxM

    SC or MC – two image characters to choose from

    The 35 mm Nokton II is available in two versions. The Multi Coated (MC) version delivers a more modern look with higher contrast and neutral color reproduction and is particularly suited to digital Leica M cameras. The Single Coated (SC) version offers softer contrast and a more classic, slightly analog image character, especially appreciated in portraits and black-and-white photography. The MC variant also allows creation of our iconic flares, though not as extreme or easily as with the SC variant.

    Photo credit: Marco Schmidt MxM

    Compactly built and precisely manually focused

    Despite the high speed, the lens remains compact and balanced on the Leica M. The manual focusing is precisely engineered and supports a deliberate, controlled working method. The 35mm f/1.4 Nokton II is aimed at photographers who value speed, character and a clear visual language.

    Photo credit: Marco Schmidt MxM

  • Focal length: 35 mm
    Aperture ratio: 1:1,4
    Smallest aperture: 16
    Lens Construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
    Angle of view: 63°
    Aperture blades: 10
    Min. Focus: 0,7 m
    Max. Diameter: 55 mm
    Lenght: 28,5 mm
    Weight: 189 g
    Filter size: 43 mm
    Other:

    Rangefinder coupling

    Optional: Lens hood LH-6