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

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

    Physical characteristics

    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. Weights 175 grams so convinient to carry. 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

    Similar Lenses

    Carl Zeiss Biogon T 35mm f/2 ZM
    Carl Zeiss Biogon T 35mm f/2 ZM
    ~$821
    5.0/5
    More expensive ($603)
    Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T 50mm f/1.5 ZM
    Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T 50mm f/1.5 ZM
    ~$805
    4.7/5
    More expensive ($705) and similar rating (4.7)
    Konica M-Hexanon 50mm f/2
    Konica M-Hexanon 50mm f/2
    ~$564
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($519)
    Leica APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
    Leica APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
    ~$10,922
    5.0/5
    More expensive ($5311)
    Leica ELMAR 50mm f/2.8
    Leica ELMAR 50mm f/2.8
    ~$938
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($545) and better rating (4.86)
    Leica Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8
    Leica Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8
    ~$1,086
    4.8/5
    More expensive ($722) and better rating (5.0)
    Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 Asph
    Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 Asph
    ~$13,695
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($6870) and similar rating (4.4)
    Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5
    Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5
    ~$1,529
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($1279) and better rating (5.0)
    Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5
    Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5
    ~$1,099
    4.9/5
    More expensive ($1191)
    Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2
    Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2
    ~$14,150
    4.5/5
    More expensive ($1210) and similar rating (4.49)
    Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Asph (FLE)
    Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Asph (FLE)
    ~$10,146
    5.0/5
    More expensive ($3165) and better rating (5.0)
    Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical
    Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical
    ~$6,724
    5.0/5
    More expensive ($3087) and better rating (5.0)
    Meyer Optik Trioplan 35+ 35mm f/2.8
    Meyer Optik Trioplan 35+ 35mm f/2.8
    ~$749
    Cheaper ($215)
    Minolta M-Rokkor 40mm f/2.0
    Minolta M-Rokkor 40mm f/2.0
    ~$522
    4.7/5
    More expensive ($478) and similar rating (4.74)
    TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95
    TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95
    ~$503
    Cheaper ($312)
    Voigtlander 40mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic
    Voigtlander 40mm f/1.4 Nokton Classic
    ~$408
    4.9/5
    Cheaper ($334)
    Voigtlander Color Skopar 35mm f/2.5 (II)
    Voigtlander Color Skopar 35mm f/2.5 (II)
    ~$408
    4.8/5
    Cheaper ($317)
    Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1
    Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.1
    ~$779
    4.5/5
    More expensive ($491)

    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.

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    Price on request
    Find on eBay

    Review Summary

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

    Add a Review

    Select a rating

    Loading security check…