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

Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV VM

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KEY FACTS
BrandVoigtlander
Announcement dateFeb 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Focal length
35mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Optical elements
9 elements in 7 groups
Aspherical surfaces
4 aspherical surfaces (2 aspherical elements)
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020

Mechanics

Manual focus
Yes
Minimum focus distance
0.5m (live view), 0.7m (rangefinder coupling)
Focus ring travel
~130°
Aperture click stops
1/2 stop
Aperture ring travel
~120°

Build

Construction
All-metal barrel
Filter ring
Black (eliminates reflections)
Diameter length
60.8mm x 50.5mm
Filter size
52mm
Hood
Bayonet type (LH-14, sold separately)

Performance

Angle of view
61.53°
Bokeh
Soft, circular bokeh with 12 blades
Low light performance
Excellent
Rangefinder coupled
Yes (∞ to 0.7m depending on camera)

Physical

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
Lens weight
300 g
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame