Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2 Aspherical (Canon RF)
Launch MSRP
unconfirmed- Weight
- 400g
- Filter
- ⌀58mm
- Min focus
- 0.30m
- Max mag.
- 0.20×
- Formula
- 8E / 6G
- Released
- 2024
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 2x Aspherical
- Aperture range
- f/1.2 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 400g
- ⌀ × length
- 70.8 × 56.4mm
- Filter
- ⌀58mm
- Weather sealed
- No
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- —
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.30m
- Max magnification
- 0.20× (1:4.9)
Optical character
The RF Nokton 40mm F1.2 brings Cosina's compact f/1.2 forty to Canon's full-frame mirrorless bodies. Its eight elements in six groups include two aspherical elements and the 40mm focal length gives a 54.9° angle of view.
The lens is 56.4mm long, weighs 400g and takes 58mm filters, with a dedicated screw-in hood. It focuses to 0.3m (1:4.9), and the 10-blade aperture ring has a switch for clickless operation. Electronic contacts pass EXIF data, support Canon's magnification, peaking and focus guide (not on the EOS RP), and feed 3-axis in-body stabilisation on bodies that have it. Cosina warns of a possible magenta cast at the frame edges on the EOS R, RP and R6.
Reviewer consensus
We summarise professional reviews only after reading at least two independent ones. Not enough have been published or verified for this lens yet.
Owner sentiment
Owner feedback will appear once we have verified real-world reports for this lens.
Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +f/1.2 at 40mm in a 400g body
- +0.3m close focus (1:4.9)
- +Click-stop switch on the aperture ring
- +Electronic contacts with EXIF, focus guide and IBIS support
- +Standard 58mm filters
Weaknesses
- −Manual focus only
- −Possible edge magenta cast on EOS R, RP and R6
- −No focus guide on the EOS RP
Six-axis rating
Ratings are published once at least two independent professional reviews have been read.
Technical specifications
| Mount | Canon RF · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 40mm |
| Category | Standard |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Special elements | 2x Aspherical |
| Aperture blades | 10 |
| Focus type | Manual Focus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Manual Helicoid |
| Minimum focus | 0.30m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 400g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 70.8 × 56.4mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀58mm |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| De-clickable aperture | Yes |
| Release year | 2024 |
| Launch MSRP | Unconfirmed |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/en/rf-mount-lenses/nokton-40mm-f1-2-aspherical/
- cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/rf-mount-lenses/nokton-40mm-f1-2-aspherical/
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_RF_mount
- cosina.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ccRF-40_12_LDehytgfd.svg
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