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Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
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Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical

Lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z, Canon RF · Announced September 2017

Official site on cosina.co.jp (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Standard

Typically A$1,295 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

A$1,295

at Camera Electronic

Compare with Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF
  • Focal length: 40mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/1.2
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Focus: Manual
  • Weight: 420 g
  • Max magnification: 0.16×, Focuses to 0.35 m

Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical overview

The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical is a 40mm f/1.2 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, Nikon Z and Canon RF, announced by Voigtländer in September 2017. 78 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light. It is a weaker pick for fast-moving subjects.

New, it sells for A$1,295 in Australia (Camera Electronic).

Worth comparing it with the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF, Zeiss Batis 2/40 CF and Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG DN | Art.

Where to buy the Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical in Australia

More used Voigtländer Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Made in 3 mount versions. Check the version before you buy: each offer says which, when the retailer does.

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Things to know

  • 40mm prime, f/1.2.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
  • 420 g; 70.1 × 59.3 mm; 58mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 0.35 m, up to 0.16× magnification.
  • Made in 3 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in Australia today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Low light (f/1.2)

Not the best for

  • Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)

From the Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the US: about 15% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United StatesCheapest$759.99≈ A$1,106$720≈ A$1,048
United Kingdom—£474.22≈ A$924
Europe—€605.19≈ A$983
Australia(you)A$1,295—
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

No used Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between A$1,295 and A$1,295. Latest lowest new A$1,295.17 Oct6 NovA$1,295A$1,295
Lowest new

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical specifications

Optics

Focal length
40mm
35mm equivalent
40mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
8 / 6
Aperture blades
10
Closest focus
0.35 m
Max magnification
0.16×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Manual focus
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
—
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
Yes
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
420 g
Diameter × length
70.1 × 59.3 mm
Filter thread
58 mm

Cameras it fits

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Nikon

Z5IIC

Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
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Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Canon

EOS R8 Mark II

Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 4K 60p
New from A$2,488at 6 stores
Sony FX5

Sony

FX5

Full frame · 16.6 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 5K video
New from A$7,770at 4 stores
Canon EOS R6 V

Canon

EOS R6 V

Full frame · 32.5 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 7K video
New from A$3,138.85at 4 stores
Sony α7R VI

Sony

α7R VI

Full frame · 66.8 MP · 2026

  • IBIS
  • 8K video
New from A$6,649.05at 5 stores
Sony α7 V

Sony

α7 V

Full frame · 33 MP · 2025

  • IBIS
  • 4K 120p
New from A$3,929.63at 6 stores