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Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Leica M-Mount

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
175 g
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
29.7 mm
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At a Glance

At 40 mm, this Leica M lens sits between wide-angle and standard focal lengths. It is compact at 175 g, opens up to f/1.4 and couples to the rangefinder. Focusing is manual, and the minimum focus distance is 70 cm. It suits street, reportage, everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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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/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
7
Groups
6
Weight
175 g (0.39 lb)
Filter diameter
43 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Length
29.7 mm (1.17 in)
Diameter
55 mm (2.17 in)
Released
April 2004

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 F1.4 Nokton Classic fit?

The Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 60 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 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic compared

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

LensVoigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton ClassicVoigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical IIDK-Optic Chiaro 38mm F1.9Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM
Focal length40 mm40 mm38 mm35 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.2f/1.9f/1.4
Weight175 g267 g188 g381 g
Filter diameter43 mm52 mm37 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm50 cm75 cm70 cm
Length29.7 mm44.7 mm48 mm65 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic 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 F1.4 Nokton Classic weigh?

The Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic weighs 175 g. It is 29.7 mm long with a diameter of 55 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic use?

The Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic takes 43 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

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