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Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical Lens for Sony E Mount
Product Code: 9249927Z
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The compact Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical Lens for Sony E Mount is a manual focus pancake-stye prime lens with high build and optical quality, which is suitable for everyday photography.
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Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical Lens for Sony E Mount Summary
The Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical for Sony E is a compact, full-frame pancake-style standard prime lens made exclusively for mirrorless cameras. The name references the original Septon lenses developed for Voigtlander SLR systems in the late 1950s and 1960s.
Its optical construction consists of 7 elements in 6 groups, incorporating an aspherical element based on the Orthometar type design, which is known for short optical length and very low distortion. The lens measures 30.0mm from the mount flange and weighs 165g, maintaining a minimal profile on Sony mirrorless bodies.
Electronic contacts transmit Exif data, support 5-axis in-body image stabilisation that utilises subject distance information, and enable magnified viewfinder display via focus ring operation.
Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical Lens Key Features
- Full-frame 40mm standard prime for Sony E Mount
- Compact pancake design measuring 30.0mm in length
- 7 elements in 6 groups with aspherical element
- Manual focus with mechanical aperture ring
- 10-blade diaphragm with 1/3-stop clicks
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.3m
- Maximum reproduction ratio of 1:5.3
- Electronic contacts for Exif data transmission
- Distance encoder supporting 5-axis in-body stabilisation
- Magnified viewfinder display via focus ring operation
- φ52mm filter thread
- Screw-in metal hood included
- All-metal barrel construction
Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical Lens for Sony E Mount in More Detail
Optical design
The Septon 40mm f/2 Aspherical has a 6-group, 7-element design, which is derived from the Orthometar type, with the addition of an aspherical element to maintain compact dimensions while also controlling distortion. The short optical length contributes to the lens’s slimline pancake profile.
The 40mm focal length provides a 57.3° angle of view on full-frame Sony cameras. This fits between traditional 35mm and 50mm lenses, offering a natural field of view suited to general photography, which is very similar to human vision.
The 10-blade diaphragm maintains consistent aperture geometry from f/2 to f/16, while the aperture ring operates in 1/3-stop increments.
Close focusing
The minimum focusing distance is 0.3m, allowing closer framing than many standard prime lenses. The maximum reproduction ratio of 1:5.3 supports close-up compositions where the subject can fill the frame.
Electronic communication and stabilisation
The Sony E Mount version incorporates electronic contacts and a distance encoder. This enables Exif data recording and compatibility with camera bodies featuring 5-axis in-body image stabilisation that utilises subject distance information for shift blur correction.
Turning the focus ring activates magnified viewfinder display on compatible Sony bodies, assisting with precise manual focusing.
Build and handling
The barrel is constructed entirely from metal for rigidity and durability. Overall length measures 30.0mm from the mount flange, with a maximum diameter of φ61.7mm. Weight is 165g.
A 52mm filter thread accepts standard screw-in filters, and a dome-shaped screw-in metal hood is included, which keeps the lens compact.
Frequently asked questions
Does this lens have autofocus?
No, it is a manual focus lens.
Does it transmit Exif data to Sony cameras?
Yes, electronic contacts transmit lens usage information to the camera.
Does it support in-body stabilisation?
Yes, it supports 5-axis in-body stabilisation on compatible Sony bodies using subject distance information.
What is the minimum focusing distance?
The minimum focusing distance is 0.3m.
What is the angle of view?
It provides a 57.3° angle of view on full-frame cameras.
What filter size does it use?
It accepts φ52mm filters.
Is a hood included?
Yes, a screw-in metal hood is included.
What’s in the box
- Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical Lens for Sony E Mount
- Screw-in metal hood
- Front lens cap
- Rear lens cap
Voigtlander 40mm f/2 Septon Aspherical Lens for Sony E Mount Specifications
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Lens Mount |
Sony E |
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Focal Length |
40mm |
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Maximum Aperture |
f/2 |
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Minimum Aperture |
f/16 |
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Lens Construction |
6 groups 7 elements |
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Angle of View |
57.3° |
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Aperture Blades |
10 |
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Minimum Focus Distance |
0.3m |
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Maximum Reproduction Ratio |
1:5.3 |
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Maximum Diameter |
φ61.7mm |
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Length |
30.0mm |
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Filter Size |
φ52mm |
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Weight |
165g |
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Hood |
Screw-in hood included |
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Electrical Contacts |
Available |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: N/A |
| Offer Product Type: N/A |
| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: N/A |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): N/A |
| Length (mm): N/A |
| Weight (g): N/A |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 40 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: N/A |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: N/A |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
