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title: "Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4"
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price: "€ 521.13"
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# F1.4 aperture 40mm focal length Leica M-mount Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4

**Brand:** voigtländer
**Price:** € 521.13
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate Your Photography Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 by voigtländer
- **How much does it cost?** € 521.13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- voigtländer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted voigtländer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Low Light Champion:** With an impressive F1.4 aperture, this lens excels in low-light conditions, ensuring you never miss a moment.
- • **Versatile Shooting:** A diagonal field of view of 56° allows for creative framing in various settings.
- • **Close-Up Capability:** Get as close as 0.7m to your subject for intimate portraits and detailed shots.
- • **Capture Every Detail:** Experience stunning clarity with a 40mm focal length that brings your subjects to life.
- • **Premium Build Quality:** Crafted with a multi-coated design, this lens minimizes flare and enhances color fidelity.

## Overview

The Voigtländer Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 is a high-performance lens designed for Leica M-mount cameras, featuring a versatile focal length, exceptional low-light capabilities, and a close minimum focusing distance, making it perfect for both professional and passionate photographers.

## Description

Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4

## Features

- Focal length: 40 mm
- Focal ratio: 1 : 1.4
- Smallest aperture: F16, field of view (diagonal): 56°, minimum focusing distance: 0.7 m
- Multi-coated version
- Connection: Leica M-mount bayonet

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000Q8AD7G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #288 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Voigtländer |
| Built-In Media | Front & Rear Caps. |
| Camera Lens | 40 millimetres |
| Compatible Camera Models | Leica M-series |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Leica M |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 61 Reviews |
| Focal Length Description | 40 mm |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04002451194198 |
| Image stabilization | No image stabilization |
| Item Height | 2.16 inches |
| Item Weight | 175 Grams |
| Lens | Wide Angle |
| Lens Design | Prime |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 40 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Leica M |
| Manufacturer | Voigtlaender |
| Maximum Focal Length | 40 Millimeters |
| Minimum Aperture | 16 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 1.4 Millimeters |
| Model Name | nokton |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
| Real Angle Of View | 56 Degrees |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer's warranty expired |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Voigtländer
- **Focal Length Description:** 40 mm
- **Lens Type:** Wide Angle
- **Compatible Mountings:** Leica M
- **Camera Lens Description:** 40 millimetres

## Images

![Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wvr5KWvML.jpg)
![Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616eSGik9nL.jpg)
![Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614O7r2QH1L.jpg)
![Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HSPdJonIL.jpg)
![Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jkXd3GNYL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The B+W uv filter that goes with this lens is the 43mm? Will it fit if I already have a Voigtlander hood mounted onto the lens?**
A: 43mm is the correct filter size. And yes you can mount the voigtlander hood with a 43mm filter mounted. I have used B+W F-Pro and a Zeiss filter and both worked fine, though if the filter has a thick ring that protrudes past the diameter of the barrel it may not work. Filters mount via the standard filter thread and the hood attaches via a bayonet mount on the outside of the lens barrel. So there could be an issue with odd filters that have a very thick ring, but I bet most new ones will work fine.

**Q: What adaptar i need for a7?**
A: You need a Leica M to Sony E mount adapter.  You will only be able to shoot in manual focus and exposure modes and the camera will not detect the make/model of lens.

**Q: Is this coupled to the Leica M rangefinder?**
A: When this Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40 mm F1.4 is attached to an M-type Leica, basically the 40 mm bright frame is not displayed and the 50 mm bright frame is displayed instead. Therefore, when shooting, the angle of view of exactly 40mm is not visible, so you have to compensate for this by using your imagination.

**Q: how much wiggle does the aperture ring have? Does this affect function?**
A: It moves in very clearly defined small clicks between 1.4 and 16.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slightly quirky, but great budget starter lens for my Leica M-E
*by C***A on April 25, 2021*

I recently acquired a slightly used Leica M-E (the last M9 variant with the CCD sensor), and was looking for a budget starter lens.I have tried the excellent Voigtlander Color Skopar 35mm F2.5 Pii lens. It is slightly sharper wide open in the center and has better corner performance at all apertures than the Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4. However, the maximum aperture of F2.5 on the Skopar was a bit slow for low light photography, which is why I decided to get the Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4.I had gotten used to 40mm field of view with a Panasonic 20mm on my Olympus Pen-F and Fuji 27mm f2.8 pancake on my Fuji X-M1. I find this to be a very practical focal length for everyday use.The Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4 is quirky and I certainly agree with Ken Rockwell's review of this lens. Having said that, the performance of this lens is excellent with the 18MP CCD sensor of the Leica M-E.One of the quirks, when using the optical viewfinder on rangefinder cameras like the Leica M series, there is a focus shift at F2.8 and F4 when focusing on near objects within 2 meters. This focus shift is not present at F1.4 and F2, and starts to go away at F5.6. I read about this in the Leica forums, and confirmed it is there in my copy of the lens. (This issue will not be seen when focusing with the EVF in mirrorless cameras.)Even though the lens is slightly soft wide open at F1.4, I was able to take very pleasing portraits of my wife at that aperture. It looks dreamy and the vignetting is pleasant. Stopping down to F2 makes it pretty sharp.I had to apply a couple of tweaks to make this lens work well on my Leica M-E. I found these solutions online in the rangefinder forums. (These tweaks are NOT required for mirrorless cameras, as the focusing is done using live-view.)This lens brings up 50mm frame lines automatically on Leica rangefinder cameras (except the CL). In order to bring up the 35mm frame lines, it was necessary to file the shoulder of a tab (pointed to by the red arrow in the picture) of the rear lens mount. I used a finger nail file to file off about 0.5 - 0.8 mm. It took just 2 - 3 minutes. Now, the 35mm frame lines appear automatically when mounted on my Leica M-E. (If you are attempting this, I recommend inserting the lens into a ziploc bag, and cutting a small opening on the ziploc bag for the tab that needs to be filed. This will prevent filings from falling on the rear part of the lens.)There is a slight back-focus issue on Leica M digital bodies. Evidently the Voigtlander Nokton Classic lenses are calibrated for Leica M film cameras, and therefore will back-focus slightly on the digital M cameras. To overcome this, I applied copper foil tape (2.6 mil = 66 micron total thickness) to the rangefinder cam of the rear of the lens. (The RF cam is the outer black cylinder that surrounds the rear lens element, as shown in the picture with the copper foil tape applied.) It was first necessary to clean the RF cam using a q-tip to remove any lubricant. The adhesive on the copper foil holds it pretty secure after running the flat tip of a screwdriver on the surface.The back-focus issue is now gone and I am a happy camper!Here is the link to the copper foil tape I used:https://www.amazon.com/Tape-Conductive-Thickness-Shielding-Electrical/dp/B07TZNX87T/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=apt+copper+foil+tape&qid=1619392451&sr=8-3

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solidly built.
*by J***D on June 7, 2024*

I have been using Voitlaender lines for some time. They have always served me well and I.M.O. they are getting better as time goes by.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SIMPLY AMAZING LENS
*by B***D on July 26, 2018*

I simply love this lens. I also own the new 40mm 1.2 sony mount and have tested it side by side to the 1.4 and while I know this sounds crazy...the difference is only slight. This lens performs beautifully!! Worth every penny and then some. Small, elegant, built like a fine machine.I have owned 3 of these (gave them to my kids) and bought new, I think there is a chance the newer the better.The iq and rendering just seems amazing in the one I just tested.I know some reviewers have given it bad marks on bokeh etc... however but man, when you slow down (or use the techart AF adapter) and get the focus just right this lens is simply amazing.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4
- Haoge LH-ZV02 Square Metal Lens Hood for Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 35mm f2 ZM, C Biogon T* 35mm f2.8 ZM, Planar T* 50mm f2 ZM; Voigtlander NOKTON Classic 35mm f1.4 VM, 40mm f1.4 VM 50MM f1.5 as LH-6
- Tiffen 43MM UV Protector Filter, Multi coating , 1 Count ( Pack of 1)

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