NOKTON 40mm F1.2 AsphericalZ-mount
INSTRUCTION MANUALCOSINA CO., LTD.

Oct 2022, Ver 1.1

Thank you for purchasing a Voigtländer product. Voigtländer Z-mount series is amanual focus interchangeable lens that can be directly connected to the Nikon Z
mount without an adapter.
The optical system is optimized for the image sensor of mirrorless cameras
using the Nikon Z mount. The lens mount is equipped with electronic contacts
that establish communications between the lens and camera body. Adding
to the functions of Exif information and in-body image stabilization (3 axes), itcorresponds to 3 types of focusing support function. [1] by color change of thefocus point frame, [2] by focus-peaking, and [3] by the enlargement button) All
through the use of the communications compatible body with latest firmware *1.

Features of the Z-mount series■ Designed exclusively for Nikon Z mount■ Communications with the body through electronic contacts■ Highly rigid and durable all-metal lens barrel■ Manual focus for reliable fine-focusing*1 When using this product, some functions may be restricted
depending on the camera's firmware. Please use with the latest
firmware.
Please check the Cosina website for the latest information and details.

www.cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/en/

Tips for lens care and safety
These tips are to protect the user from injury or damaging the lens.

WARNINGCAUTIONWARNINGCAUTIONCAUTION

If the user ignores this warning and uses the equipment
incorrectly, serious injuries and even death may 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 thismay damage your eyes.
Keep the lens, camera and accessories out of the reach ofchildren.
Store the lens away from direct sunlight and always store thelens with lens-cap on. Failure to do so may create a fire.

Description of Parts① Lens Hood
② Filter Ring
③ Aperture Ring
④ Focus Ring
⑤ Depth of Field Scale⑥ Depth of Field Ring
⑦ Mount⑧ Aperture Index⑨ Aperture Scale⑩ Distance Scale⑪ Distance Index⑫ Mount Index①②③⑧⑨④⑤⑥⑦⑩⑪⑫

● How to attach/detach the lensPlease refer to the instruction manual for your camera for how to Attach/detachthe lens.
* Please make sure to set the power of the camera to “OFF”.

Please hold the Depth of Field Ring ⑥ to attach/detach the lens. Attaching/detaching the lens while holding other parts of the lens barrel may damage thelens.

● Attaching Lens Hood

Screw the Lens Hood ① to the front of the lens.

● Attaching Filter

1. Screw the filter (Ø58mm) to the front of the lens.
2. Screw the Lens Hood ① into the thread of the filter when using the Lens Hood
① together with the filter.
* Do not screw the filter into the thread of the Lens Hood ① . This may cause vignetting.

How CPU/Contact works
1. Exif Data

Image file can store the Exif data of lens.
(For example, if you use Voigtländer 40mm F1.2)
Lens

40mm /f1.2

Focal length

40mm

Maximum Aperture

F1.2

Aperture

The aperture value you used to takethe picture

2. Note: lens functioning with the camera body

Please note, that while the display indicates that items can be set
for vignette control and automatic distortion correction, however
this lens does not support those functions. No matter which one isselected, the function will not be reflected in the images.

● Specifications
Product Name
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture
Minimum Aperture
Lens Construction

NOKTON 40mm F1.2 Aspherical
40mm
F1.2F226 groups 8 elements

Angle of View
Aperture Blades
Minimum Focus
Macro Ratio
Filter Size
Maximum Diameter
Length54.8°
100.3m1:4.9
Ø58mm
Approx. Ø67.7mm
Approx. 53.9mm

WeightLens Hood
Aperture Ring
Focusing Assist Function

Approx. 351g
Available
Available (Manual Setting)(1/3 stop increments)
Focusing by color change for focus point
Focusing by peaking function
Focusing with image magnification button
Full-frame

Supported Sensor Size

* Specifications and information is subject to change without notice.

● Specifications
Electric Contact
Exif Data
In-body image stabilization

Available
Available
Supported (3-axis)* only on camera body with Image Stabilization

Supplied Accessory
MountFront Cap, Rear Cap, Lens Hood
Nikon Z mount* Specifications and information is subject to change without notice.