Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 vs Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for street and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4	Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical
Focal length	35mm	40mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.2
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 (35mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical (40mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits

Where to buy

Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4See price on Amazon We could not find this one on Amazon US in Nikon Z — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 Nokton Aspherical for Z Mount, New, USA Warranty

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 and the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 is 35mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical is 40mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 or the Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical?
The Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.4 of the other.

Do the Voigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 and Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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