Voigtlander's ultra-fast 40mm for Sony — the Nokton f/1.2 with electronic coupling.
The Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VE for Sony E is the Sony mount version of the ultra-fast forty described in Canon RF under ID 4314. At f/1.2 and 40mm, it provides extraordinary shallow DOF at the natural standard perspective. Electronic communication with Sony provides EXIF and aperture control. Benefits from Sony IBIS.
Same outstanding optics as the Canon RF version. Sharpness good from f/1.2. The aspherical element controls aberrations. The 40mm perspective is increasingly favoured as more natural than 50mm. Bokeh smooth and three-dimensional. Sony IBIS provides effective stabilisation. Electronic coupling adds practical digital convenience.
Sony FE mount with electronic communication. Filter thread 52mm — compact for f/1.2. Weight approximately 420 grams — remarkably light. Build quality outstanding Cosina precision. Manual focus with smooth helicoid. The Sony IBIS adds significant practical value for handheld f/1.2 shooting. The 40mm f/1.2 specification is unique on Sony FE.
Available at moderate prices. Check smooth focus. An extraordinary manual focus prime for Sony FE — the f/1.2 at 40mm with electronic coupling and IBIS creates unique images. Nothing from Sony offers f/1.2 at this focal length. Benefits from Sony IBIS — a significant advantage over the M-mount version.