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Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II

Canon EF

Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
200 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm
Length
25 mm

At a Glance

At 200 g and 25 mm in length, this 40 mm f/2 for Canon EF is a compact full-frame prime. The f/2 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light, and the moderate wide-angle view suits street, reportage, everyday and travel photography. Focus is set manually, and the minimum focus distance is 38 cm.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
6
Groups
5
Weight
200 g (0.44 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
38 cm (14.96 in)
Length
25 mm (0.98 in)
Diameter
63 mm (2.48 in)

Manufacturer data: cosina.co.jp, voigtlaender.de

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II fit?

The Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 64 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensVoigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL IIZeiss Distagon T* 2/35Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TSCanon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM
Focal length40 mm35 mm40 mm40 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/4f/2.8
Weight200 g570 g1,490 g130 g
Filter diameter52 mm58 mm86 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance38 cm30 cm49 cm30 cm
Length25 mm99 mm158 mm22.8 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II weigh?

The Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II weighs 200 g. It is 25 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II use?

The Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II is 38 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 64 mm in full-frame terms.

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