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Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM
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Voigtlander · f/1.2 · Leica M mount

Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM

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KEY FACTS
BrandVoigtlander
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
VersionIV
Pro BrandingNokton
What We Like
+Exceptional f/1.2 aperture delivers excellent low-light performance and beautiful shallow depth-of-field effects
+Compact and lightweight design (10.6 oz) with 20% reduction in size compared to previous versions
+Outstanding image quality with four aspherical surfaces and reduced aberrations even at full aperture
+Durable all-metal construction with professional build quality and precise rangefinder coupling
+12-blade iris for smooth, circular bokeh and creamy out-of-focus rendering
+Versatile focus range: 0.5m minimum focus in live view mode for digital flexibility
Worth Knowing
−Larger physical profile than typical M-mount lenses, potentially unbalanced on some rangefinder bodies
−Significant vignetting at f/1.2 aperture, particularly noticeable at wide open settings
−Noticeable chromatic aberration and fringing at maximum aperture on high-contrast edges
−Lens hood sold separately; limited sharpness improvement in extreme corners even when stopped down

General

Brand
Voigtlander
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Version
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The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
IV
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
Nokton
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica M
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica M
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV is an extremely fast, normal-length lens for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras, with reduced weight to a mere 10.6 oz through improved internal structures. With 9 elements in 7 groups including four aspherical surfaces that correct aberrations and enable consistently high image quality right into the corners at open aperture, this fourth-generation classic delivers outstanding optical performance for demanding photographers seeking practical ultra-fast 35mm optics.

Physical

Lens Weight
300 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
61.8 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
51.8 mm
Front Filter Compatible
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Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.2
Focal Length Angle of View
61.5°
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
50 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
No
Manual Mode
Yes
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes

Features

Built In Lens Hood
No

Construction

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
9
Groups
7