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Quick answer
The Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical is a standard prime lens covering 40mm at f/2.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
This 40mm f/2 fast standard prime lens from Voigtlander fits Nikon F mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical?
At 40mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 40mm | 48.5° | 56.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 60mm | 33.4° | 39.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical?
It is a fixed 40mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 40mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 60mm on full frame, with a 33.4° horizontal and 39.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SLII Aspherical fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
