Gebrauchtes Voighlander 40mm f1.2 NOKTON M-Mount

Wide open at f/1.2, the bokeh has a beautiful swirly character that really adds depth to street portraits. The included warranty gives me peace of mind buying used—the lens arrived looking nearly mint.

I was a little nervous buying a used lens, but this one arrived looking practically new—the glass is flawless and the aperture ring clicks with satisfying precision. The 40mm f/1.2 is the perfect walk-around focal length and the fast aperture makes low-light shooting a breeze.

The focus ring on this used copy is buttery smooth, and for a 40mm lens it’s surprisingly compact on my M body. That f1.2 aperture makes night street shots possible without a tripod, and the included front and rear caps were a nice touch.