Vintage Lenses
    Leica M
    Prime
    35mm rangefinder

    Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4

    4.8
    (48 reviews)
    Optical: 4.5
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 5.0
    Focal Length
    40mm
    Aperture
    f/1.4-16
    Mount
    Leica M
    Weight
    175g
    Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 is a manual focus prime lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

    Optical design

    Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 175 grams so convinient to carry. With a lens filter diameter of 43 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 30 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.

    Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 26 months of tracked sales — pay around the $330.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $330.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $348.75
    All-time low
    $178.00
    Latest sale
    $297.00

    Best deals

    230 of 456 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $330.00 fair value.

    • Jun 26, 2025$178.00$-152.00 / typical
    • Jun 26, 2025$181.00$-149.00 / typical
    • Jun 7, 2025$244.00$-86.00 / typical
    • Jul 20, 2024$245.00$-85.00 / typical
    • Aug 15, 2024$245.00$-85.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length40mm
    Aperturef/1.4-16
    Min Focus Distance0.7m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight175g
    Length30mm
    Filter Thread43mm
    MountLeica M
    Format35mm rangefinder

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    Reviews

    Great lens. Really sharp.5.0/5

    Great lens. Really sharp. Smooth and easy to focus. Extremely sharp and fast. Brilliant color rendering.

    Perfect 40mm RF lens5.0/5

    Perfect 40mm RF lens Great lens. Super sharp in center wide open, then from f3.5 onwards its sharp in the corners. Small compact.

    Great value for Leica user.5.0/5

    Great value for Leica user. For a tenth the cost of the Leica lens you get pretty close to the image quality.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4?

    Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 is a camera lens with 40mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.4/16, for the Leica M mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 175g.

    What mount is the Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 compatible with?

    Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 uses a Leica M mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

    How much does the Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 typically sells for around $178.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 a good lens?

    Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 48 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Voigtlnder Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Biogon T 35mm f/2 ZM, Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T 50mm f/1.5 ZM, Konica M-Hexanon 50mm f/2.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.8
    Optical4.5/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value5.0/5
    Based on 10 reviewers

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