Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is a Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.
Lens Mount
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has a fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 64mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM and Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Maximum Magnification Ratio
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.38m. 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.
Aperture
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Optical Formula
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 5 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 aspherical element
- 1 high refraction glass element
Lens Hood
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Voigtlander 40mm F2 SL II is available in Black color.
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