Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f1.2 IV VM asph. black

Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f1.2 IV VM asph. black

The Voigtländer 35mm F1.2 aspherical version IV is a manually focusable top lens for the Leica M system, which is characterized by exceptional speed, outstanding imaging performance and a high-quality full metal body. As the fourth generation of this legendary lens type, it combines modern optical precision with traditional mechanics - ideal for demanding photographers who want to work manually.

Differences to version III

The overall weight has been further reduced (332 g → 300 g), and the filter ring is now completely black (instead of silver). The optical construction has not been changed.

The optical construction consists of 9 elements in 7 groups, including four aspherical surfaces. These ensure effective correction of aberrations such as spherical aberration or distortion and enable consistently high image quality right into the corners - even at open aperture. The use of glass with a high refractive index further optimizes contrast and sharpness

, while the impressive speed of F1.2 not only offers excellent reserves in low light, but also enables a very pronounced background blur and targeted cropping of the subject. The 12-blade aperture has been specially designed to achieve the most circular aperture possible, which ensures a particularly soft and natural-looking bokeh - ideal for portraits, street photography or atmospheric reportage.

A special feature is the extended close-up limit: while the rangefinder allows coupling down to 0.7 m, the lens can even be focused down to 0.5 m in Live View mode. This flexibility opens up additional creative possibilities for close-ups and detailed studies.

The precisely crafted metal housing accommodates a finely tuned helicoid focusing unit with optimum torque. It enables extremely precise, smooth focusing - an important feature especially at open aperture when the focus range is extremely narrow.

With its compact form factor, the lens remains pleasantly handy and balanced - both on rangefinder cameras and on mirrorless system cameras via adapters. The VM bayonet mount is fully compatible with the Leica M mount and makes the lens the ideal choice for anyone who wants to combine classic photography with uncompromising quality.

Interesting

A matching lens hood is the optionally available LH-14, which has slits to reduce vignetting and can be attached upside down during transport.