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Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton

Canon RF

Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
400 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
56.4 mm
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At a Glance

On Canon RF, this lens pairs a 40 mm focal length with an f/1.2 maximum aperture on full frame. That means short shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. It weighs 400 g, has 8 elements in 6 groups and focuses down to 30 cm. Manual focusing is the only option. It suits street, reportage and everyday photography.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
400 g (0.88 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Length
56.4 mm (2.22 in)
Diameter
70.8 mm (2.79 in)
Released
January 2024

Manufacturer data: voigtlaender.de

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

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Which cameras does the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton fit?

The Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 64 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton compared

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

LensVoigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f/1.4 Mark IIIThypoch Simera 35mm F1.4Zeiss Otus ML 35mm F1.4
Focal length40 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight400 g274 g310 g717 g
Filter diameter58 mm52 mm49 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm33 cm45 cm30 cm
Length56.4 mm50 mm62.8 mm101 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton 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 F1.2 Nokton weigh?

The Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton weighs 400 g. It is 56.4 mm long with a diameter of 70.8 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton use?

The Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.2 Nokton covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 64 mm in full-frame terms.

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