
Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II
- Focal length
- 40 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 260 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 37.5 mm
At a Glance
This 40 mm f/2 prime covers the moderate wide-angle range on full-frame Nikon F mount. The f/2 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light, and a magnification of 1:4 at a 25 cm minimum focus distance gives it useful close-up ability. Focusing is manual only. It suits street work, reportage and everyday shooting.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
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
- 260 g (0.57 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (9.84 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4 (0.25×)
- Length
- 37.5 mm (1.48 in)
- Diameter
- 66.3 mm (2.61 in)
Manufacturer data: cosina.co.jp, voigtlaender.de
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II fit?
The Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II | Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 | Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS | Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40 mm | 35 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 260 g | 570 g | 1,490 g | 1,200 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 30 cm | 49 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 37.5 mm | 99 mm | 158 mm | 131 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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 260 g. It is 37.5 mm long with a diameter of 66.3 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 25 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 60 mm in full-frame terms.
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