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Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II

Nikon F (DX/FX)

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

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Compare with other lenses

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.

LensVoigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL IIZeiss Distagon T* 2/35Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TSSigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Focal length40 mm35 mm40 mm40 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/4f/1.4
Weight260 g570 g1,490 g1,200 g
Filter diameter52 mm58 mm86 mm82 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm30 cm49 cm40 cm
Length37.5 mm99 mm158 mm131 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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