
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
At a Glance
The KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III is a manual standard prime for Nikon Z with an APS-C sensor, equal to 60 mm on full frame. Its f/0.85 aperture gathers a lot of light and allows very short shutter times. At 1.15 kg it 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
- 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
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 Nikon Z 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.
Nikon Z cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
- APS-C:
- Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50
KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | KIPON Ibelux 40mm f/0.85 Mark III | SG-image MF 35mm F0.95 | Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 | SG-image MF 35mm F1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/0.85 | f/0.95 | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Weight | 1,150 g | 393 g | 230 g | 200 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 75 cm | 35 cm | 30 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 128 mm | 62 mm | 41 mm | 33 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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.
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