Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon Z mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2, the TTArtisan 40mm F2.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 10 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
Lens Mount
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 has a maximum diameter of 68mm and a total length of 32mm. It weighs 205g / 7.2 oz.
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 has a fixed focal length of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 60mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 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).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 40mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 aspherical element
- 1 high refraction glass element
Lens Hood
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
What's in the Box of Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2:
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f/2 Aspherical Lens (Nikon Z)Front Lens CapRear Lens CapLens HoodLimited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2.
Body Colour
Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander SEPTON 40mm f2 in Other Lens Mounts
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