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Voigtländer · Full frame · Prime · Third-party

Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM

FOCAL 40mmAPERTURE f/1.2WEIGHT 315gFILTER 52mm
Everyday & travelPortraitsManual focus
New ≈£849
Used at MPB*£479
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Overview

The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM is a full frame 40mm f/1.2 prime lens for the Leica M mount. It weighs about 315g and takes 52mm filters. It is manual focus only.

It's a strong choice for everyday & travel, portraits. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).

In our database it fits 8 camera bodies natively and 16 with an adapter. Approximate new price is £849; used at MPB it sells for £479 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

BrandVoigtländer
MountsLeica M (Third-party (manual focus))
CoverageFull frame
Focal length40mm
Equivalent on Full frame40mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)60mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2
FocusManual
StabilisationNo
Weather sealingNo
Weight≈315 g
Filter thread52 mm
Approx. new price£849
Used at MPB (Leica M)£479

Compatible camera bodies

8 native · 16 adapted

Leica M112022 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £5,019 Leica M11-P2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £6,769 Leica M10-R2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £4,419 Leica M102017 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £3,769 Leica M11 Monochrom2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £7,019 Leica M10-P2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £4,619 Leica M10 Monochrom2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £4,539 Leica M EV12025 · Full frameNativeThird-party (manual focus) · used from £5,839 Panasonic Lumix S1R II2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £2,119 Leica SL32024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £3,269 Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX2023 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £1,219 Panasonic Lumix S92024 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £529 Panasonic Lumix S52020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £479 Leica SL2-S2020 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £1,649 Leica SL22019 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £1,649 Leica CL2017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £1,259 Panasonic Lumix S5 II2023 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £964 Panasonic Lumix S12019 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £529 Panasonic Lumix S1R2019 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £1,099 Panasonic Lumix S1H2019 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · new ≈— Panasonic Lumix S1 II2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · new ≈£2,599 Panasonic Lumix S1 IIE2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £1,609 Leica SL3-S2025 · Full frameAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £2,599 Leica TL22017 · APS-CAdaptedVia Leica M-Adapter L, manual focus · used from £734

Alternatives to compare

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art35mm · f/1.4 · 640g · E, L≈£849 new · used from £599
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR24-120mm · f/4 · 710g · F≈£899 new · used from £219
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD28-300mm · f/4-7.1 · 610g · E≈£799 new · used from £589
Samyang AF 24-70mm f/2.824-70mm · f/2.8 · 645g · E≈£899 new · used from £414

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM compatible with?

It's available for Leica M. Native bodies here include Leica M11, Leica M11-P, Leica M10-R, Leica M10, Leica M11 Monochrom, Leica M10-P, and it adapts to Panasonic and Leica mirrorless bodies.

Is the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM weather sealed?

No, it has no weather sealing; protect it in rain.

Does the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM have image stabilisation?

No. Use a camera with in-body stabilisation (IBIS) for steady hand-held shots.

What is the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM best for?

Everyday & travel, Portraits. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).