VOIGTLANDER NOKTRON 40mm F1.2 Asperical User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
VM
Nov 2017, Ver 1.0COSINA CO., LTD.

Voigtländer VM-mount lenses cover the full frame format and are
manually controlled lenses. The user sets focus and aperture. They are
designed to be used on both rangefinder film cameras and digital
cameras with M-type lens mount. They can also be used on mirrorless
cameras with appropriate adapters.
Features of Voigtländer VM-mount lens
■ VM-mount
■ Full frame format
■ Smooth focus for precise focusing
■ All metal construction

If the user ignores this warning sign and uses the equipment
the wrong way serious injuries and even death might be the
result.
If the user ignores this caution sign it might result in injuries
and damage the equipment.
Never look directly at the sun with a telephoto lens as this
can damage your eyes.
Keep the lens, camera and accessories out of reach of
children.
Store the lens away from direct sunlight and always store
the lens with lens-cap on. Failure to do so can create a re
hazard.
Tips for lens care and safety
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Never touch the lens surface. In case it is dirty or dusty use
commercial lens cleaner or appropriate lens cleaning cloth.
These tips are to protect the user from injury or damaging the lens.

Description of Parts
①
②
③
④
⑥
⑧
⑦
⑩
① Filter Ring
② Aperture Ring
③ Focusing Ring
④ Distance Scale
⑤ Depth of Field Ring
⑥ Distance Index
⑦ Mount
⑧ Aperture Index
⑨ Aperture Scale
⑩ Depth of Field Scale
⑪ Mount Index
⑨
⑪
⑤

● How to attach/detach the lens
Please refer to the instruction manual for your camera for how to attach/detach
the lens. Please hold Depth of Field Ring ⑤ to attach/detach the lens. To attach/
detach the lens while holding other parts of the lens barrel can damage the lens.
● Rangender coupling
Coupled focusing range of this lens is ∞ ~ 0.7m. However, rangender coupling
range will be di󱐯erent depending on the rangender mechanism of the camera
used.
● Attaching Filter
Screw the lter (Ø52mm) to the front of the lens.
● Attaching Mount Adapter
This lens can be used with Micro Four Thirds mount Cameras / E-mount cameras
by using Voigtländer VM Micro Four Thirds adapter / VM E-mount adapter II /
VM-E Close Focus adapter.

Product Name NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
Focal Length 40mm
Maximum Aperture F1.2
Minimum Aperture F22
Lens Construction 6 groups 8 elements
Angle of View 55°
Aperture Blade 10
Rangender Coupling ∞ ~ 0.7m
Minimum Focus 0.5m
Filter Ø52mm
Maximum Diameter Approx. Ø60.8mm
Length Approx. 43.3mm
Weight Approx. 315g
Mount VM-mount
Supplied Accessory Front Cap, Rear Cap
●Specications
* Specication and information is subject to change without prior notice.