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Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III

Leica M-Mount

Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III

Focal length
35 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
332 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
51 mm

Successor: Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV

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At a Glance

This 35 mm wide-angle prime for Leica M-mount pairs a very fast f/1.2 aperture with the full-frame format. That means shorter shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field. It weighs 332 g, has 9 elements in 7 groups and focuses down to 50 cm. Focusing is manual. 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
35 mm
Max. focal length
35 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
7
Weight
332 g (0.73 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Length
51 mm (2.01 in)
Diameter
61 mm (2.4 in)
Released
March 2020

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Which cameras does the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III fit?

The Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III compared

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

LensVoigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM IIILeica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPHVoigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IVCarl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM
Focal length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.2f/1.2f/1.4
Weight332 g416 g300 g381 g
Filter diameter52 mm49 mm52 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm50 cm50 cm70 cm
Length51 mm50.2 mm51.8 mm65 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III weigh?

The Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III weighs 332 g. It is 51 mm long with a diameter of 61 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III use?

The Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 53 mm in full-frame terms.

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