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Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Asph. for Sony E-mount, fast manual full-frame lens with high-quality all-metal housing and precise focusing ring.
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Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Asph. for Sony E-mount, fast manual full-frame lens with high-quality all-metal housing and precise focusing ring.
Angled front view of the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Asph. for Sony E-mount with large front element, visible aperture opening and high-quality all-metal housing.
Schematic illustration of the optical design of the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Asph. E-mount with two highlighted aspherical lens elements for correcting optical aberrations.

40 mm 1:1.2 Nokton Aspherical E

The fast 40 mm for Sony E: f/1.2, strong subject 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
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  • Description

    40 mm – the balanced alternative between 35 mm and 50 mm

    40 mm sits exactly between the classic reportage lens and the standard lens. The perspective looks natural, slightly compressed, and highly versatile. Street, reportage, travel and everyday photography benefit from this balanced rendering, which allows closeness to the subject without feeling too tight or too wide.

    Photo credit: Jonas Häfner

    More freedom in low light and targeted depth rendering

    The high light reserve opens up latitude for shots indoors, at dusk or in night scenes. At the same time, depth of field can be controlled very deliberately: subjects can be clearly separated from the background while the surroundings remain softly integrated. This makes the lens particularly attractive for available-light photography and atmospheric visual worlds.

    Photo credit: Jonas Häfner

    Aspherical optics for controlled imaging on Sony E

    The optical design with aspherical elements is specifically tuned to mirrorless Sony E sensors. Imaging aberrations are effectively controlled despite the extremely fast aperture. Sharpness, contrast and image stability remain consistent, even wide open.

    Photo credit: Jonas Häfner

    Precise focusing feel for reliable work

    The lens offers exceptionally sensitive focusing behavior, which is crucial especially at shallow depth of field. Focus points can be set precisely and shifted deliberately. Combined with focus peaking, viewfinder magnification and the in-camera stabilization of modern Sony E cameras, this creates a reliable setup for photographers and filmmakers who want to control their image character deliberately and achieve repeatable results. The tool for romantic portraits—and therefore particularly popular with wedding photographers.

    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: 55°
    Aperture blades: 10
    Min. Focus: 0,35 m
    Max. Diameter: 70,1 mm
    Lenght: 59,3 mm
    Weight: 420 g
    Filter size: 58 mm
    Included accessories: Selective aperture control system, standard lens hood, front cap, rear cap
    Other:

    Selective aperture control system, standard lens hood, front cap, rear cap
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