Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM
Voigtlander · 35 mm · f/1.2 · NOKTON
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
58
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Voigtlander |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Version ⓘThe iteration or release number of a particular lens model. | IV |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | NOKTON |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica M |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical93/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 300 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 61.8 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 51.8 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘ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 ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 52 mm |
Optics76/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 35 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘ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° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 27.8 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 12020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 50 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.08x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type | Other |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction15/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 4 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |