Skip to content
LensFinder.org
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III

Leica L-Mount

KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/0.85
Weight
1150 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
75 cm
Length
128 mm
Check price on Amazon 1

At a Glance

The KIPON Ibelux for L-mount is a manual standard prime for APS-C sensors, equal to 60 mm on full frame. Its f/0.85 aperture allows very short shutter times and extremely shallow depth of field. It weighs 1.15 kg and is heavy. It focuses down to 75 cm and suits everyday shooting, street work and low light.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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

Technical Specifications

Report an error

Is a value wrong or missing for KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III? Tell us what is wrong.

Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/0.85
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/0.85
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
8
Weight
1,150 g (2.54 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
75 cm (29.53 in)
Length
128 mm (5.04 in)
Diameter
74 mm (2.91 in)

Manufacturer data: kipon.com, kipon.com

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

Simulate depth of field and angle of view

Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III fit?

The KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensKIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark IIISG-image MF 35mm F0.95SG-image MF 35mm F1.2TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95
Focal length40 mm35 mm35 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/0.85f/0.95f/1.2f/0.95
Weight1,150 g393 g200 g411 g
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm46 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance75 cm35 cm40 cm50 cm
Length128 mm62 mm33 mm60 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
Open these lenses in the comparison and add more

This lens is also available for

KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III: FAQ

Does the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III have autofocus?

No, the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III have image stabilization?

No, the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III weigh?

The KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III weighs 1,150 g. It is 128 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.

What filter size does the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III use?

The KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III focus?

The minimum focus distance of the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III is 75 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III a full-frame lens?

No, the KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

Mastodon