Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 II

Short telephoto prime lens • Digital era • Discontinued

Announced:
· September 2018
Production status:
● Discontinued
Countries of design:
· USA (United States of America)
· FRG (Federal Republic of Germany)
Original name:
· KIPON IBELUX 1:0.85/40 Mark II
Class:
· Ultra-fast APS-C-format short telephoto prime lens

Abbreviations

II	Second generation.

Model history (3)

■HandeVision Ibelux 40mm F/0.85	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2013 ●
■Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 II	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2018 ●
—Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 II Pink					2018 ●
■Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 III	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2022 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	APS-C
Focal length:	40mm
Speed:	F/0.85
Lens construction:	10 elements in 8 groups
Mount:	Canon EF-M
	Fujifilm X
	Leica L
	Sony E
Diagonal angle of view:	37.6° (Canon EOS M APS-C)
	39.2° (Fujifilm X APS-C)
	38.9° (Leica T/TL/CL APS-C)
	38.9° (Sony NEX/a/ZV APS-C)
On Canon EOS M APS-C [1.59x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	63.6mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.4 (in terms of depth of field)
On Fujifilm X APS-C [1.52x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	60.8mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.3 (in terms of depth of field)
On Leica T/TL/CL APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	61.2mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.3 (in terms of depth of field)
On Sony NEX/a/ZV APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	61.2mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/1.3 (in terms of depth of field)
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Manual
Aperture control:	Aperture ring
Number of blades:	10 (ten)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.75m
Magnification ratio:	1:20
Focusing modes:	Manual focus only
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	1150g (mount not specified)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀74×128mm (mount not specified)
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 67mm
Lens hood:	Built-in telescopic round
Teleconverters:	Not available

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

An updated version of the HandeVision Ibelux 40/0.85, featuring the following:

significantly improved mechanical design, decentering problem solved;
more durable lens mount;
improved multi-layer coating, which provides better contrast wide open, better color rendition and resistance to flare;
improved lens hood.

Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 II special editions (1)

Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 II Pink - September 2018

Lenses with similar focal length

■Canon EF-M mount (1)
Samyang 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaBower 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaRokinon 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaVivitar Series 1 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaWalimex Pro 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC	M	12 - 10	0.30m	⌀77	2011 ●

■Canon EF-M mount (24) · APS-C
7Artisans 35mm F/0.95 akaBrightin Star 35mm F/0.95 MC akaRisespray 35mm F/0.95 MC	M	11 - 8	0.37m	⌀52	2020 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.35m	⌀43	2018 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.2 II	M	6 - 5	0.35m	⌀46	2020 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.4	M	8 - 5	0.35m	⌀49	2021 ●
Brightin Star 35mm F/1.7	M	6 - 4	0.18m	⌀43	●
Brightin Star 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.32m	⌀43	●
HandeVision Ibelux 40mm F/0.85	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2013 ●
Meike 35mm F/0.95 Multi Coated	M	10 - 7	0.39m	⌀52	2022 ●
Meike 35mm F/1.4 Multi Coated	M	8 - 5	0.40m	⌀49	2019 ●
Meike 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated akaNeewer 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated akaVoking 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated	M	6 - 5	0.30m	⌀49	2016 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.2 HD MC akaCheecar 35mm F/1.2 HD MC	M	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀43	2020 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.6 HD MC akaCheecar 35mm F/1.6 HD MC	M	6 - 4	0.28m	⌀43	2020 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/0.95	M	12 - 9	0.35m	⌀52	2024 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.40m	⌀46	●
Samyang 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaBower 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaRokinon 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaWalimex Pro 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC	M	9 - 7	0.38m	⌀62	2016 ●
TTArtisan 35mm F/1.4	M	7 - 6	0.28m	⌀39	2020 ●
TTArtisan 35mm F/0.95	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2022 ●
Risespray 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀46	●
Risespray 35mm F/1.2 MC	M	6 - 5	0.40m	⌀49	●
Risespray 35mm F/1.6 HD MC	M	4 - 4	0.50m	⌀43	2020 ●
Mcoplus 35mm F/1.2 MC akaNeewer 35mm F/1.2 akaVeledge 35mm F/1.2	M	7 - 5	0.30m	⌀49	●
Geekster 35mm F/1.1 S	M	7 - 6	0.35m	⌀43	2019 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm F/0.95 II	M	11 - 8	0.35m	⌀55	2016 ●
Zonlai 35mm F/1.6	M	6 - 4	0.27m	⌀49	●

■Fujifilm X mount (10)
7Artisans 35mm F/2	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀43	2018 ●
Artra Lab Nonikkor 35mm F/1.4 MC "1960s"	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2023 ●
Artra Lab Nonikkor 35mm F/1.4 MC "1980s"	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2023 ●
Kinoshita Kistar 40mm F/2.4	M	4 - 3	0.40m	⌀49	2020 ●
Kipon Iberit 35mm F/2.4	M	6 - 6	0.35m	⌀49	2015 ●
Lensbaby Burnside 35mm F/2.8	M	6 - 4		⌀62	2018 ●
Samyang 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaBower 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaRokinon 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaVivitar Series 1 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaWalimex Pro 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC	M	12 - 10	0.30m	⌀77	2011 ●
Thypoch Simera 35mm F/1.4 ASPH.	M	9 - 5	0.45m	⌀49	2024 ●
Monolens Achromat 35mm F/2.8 Iris Soft	M	2 - 1	0.50m	⌀43	2019 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Creator 35mm F/2 akaOshiro 35mm F/2	M	7 - 5	0.25m	⌀55	2017 ●

■Fujifilm X mount (31) · APS-C
7Artisans 35mm F/0.95 akaBrightin Star 35mm F/0.95 MC akaRisespray 35mm F/0.95 MC	M	11 - 8	0.37m	⌀52	2020 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.35m	⌀43	2018 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.2 II	M	6 - 5	0.35m	⌀46	2020 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.4	M	8 - 5	0.35m	⌀49	2021 ●
Brightin Star 35mm F/1.7	M	6 - 4	0.18m	⌀43	●
Brightin Star 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.32m	⌀43	●
Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F/1.2 X	M	8 - 6	0.30m	⌀46	2021 ●
Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F/0.9 Aspherical X	M	10 - 8	0.35m	⌀62	2023 ●
Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 III	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2022 ●
HandeVision Ibelux 40mm F/0.85	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2013 ●
Meike 35mm F/0.95 Multi Coated	M	10 - 7	0.39m	⌀52	2022 ●
Meike 35mm F/1.4 Multi Coated	M	8 - 5	0.40m	⌀49	2019 ●
Meike 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated akaNeewer 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated akaVoking 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated	M	6 - 5	0.30m	⌀49	2016 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.2 HD MC akaCheecar 35mm F/1.2 HD MC	M	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀43	2020 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.6 HD MC akaCheecar 35mm F/1.6 HD MC	M	6 - 4	0.28m	⌀43	2020 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/0.95	M	12 - 9	0.35m	⌀52	2024 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.40m	⌀46	●
Samyang 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaBower 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaRokinon 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaWalimex Pro 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC	M	9 - 7	0.38m	⌀62	2016 ●
TTArtisan 35mm F/1.4	M	7 - 6	0.28m	⌀39	2020 ●
TTArtisan 35mm F/0.95	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2022 ●
Risespray 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀46	●
Risespray 35mm F/1.2 MC	M	6 - 5	0.40m	⌀49	●
Risespray 35mm F/1.6 HD MC	M	4 - 4	0.50m	⌀43	2020 ●
Neewer 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.30m	⌀43	2018 ●
Mcoplus 35mm F/1.2 MC akaNeewer 35mm F/1.2 akaVeledge 35mm F/1.2	M	7 - 5	0.30m	⌀49	●
Mcoplus 35mm F/1.6 Multi Coated	M	7 - 6	0.30m	⌀49	●
Geekster 35mm F/1.1 S	M	7 - 6	0.35m	⌀43	2019 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm F/0.95 AMC	M	10 - 7	0.30m	⌀58	2012 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm F/0.95 II	M	11 - 8	0.35m	⌀55	2016 ●
Zonlai 35mm F/1.6	M	6 - 4	0.27m	⌀49	●
Zonlai Discover 35mm F/1.8	M	6 - 4	0.30m	⌀46	2015 ●

■Sony E mount (25)
7Artisans 35mm F/1.4 III	M	7 - 5	0.30m	⌀52	2024 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.4	M	10 - 9	0.40m	⌀46	2019 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/2	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀43	2018 ●
Artra Lab Nonikkor 35mm F/1.4 MC "1960s"	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2023 ●
Artra Lab Nonikkor 35mm F/1.4 MC "1980s"	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2023 ●
Rockstar 35mm F/1.8	M	9 - 7	0.29m	⌀58	2021 ●
Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F/1.2 Aspherical E	M	8 - 6	0.35m	⌀58	2017 ●
Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F/1.4 Classic Line E	M	8 - 6	0.30m	⌀58	2017 ●
Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 35mm F/1.2 Aspherical SE	M	9 - 7	0.30m	⌀58	2020 ●
Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F/1.2 Aspherical SE	M	8 - 6	0.35m	⌀58	2020 ●
Cosina Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm F/2 Aspherical E	M	11 - 9	0.35m	⌀49	2021 ●
Kinoshita Kistar 40mm F/2.4	M	4 - 3	0.40m	⌀49	2020 ●
Kipon Iberit 35mm F/2.4	M	6 - 6	0.35m	⌀49	2015 ●
Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm F/0.95 FF II	M	14 - 9	0.50m	⌀72	2021 ●
Venus Optics Laowa Argus 45mm F/0.95 FF II	M	13 - 9	0.50m	⌀72	2021 ●
Lensbaby Burnside 35mm F/2.8	M	6 - 4		⌀62	2018 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.4 Multi Coated akaCheecar 35mm F/1.4 Multi Coated II	M	7 - 5	0.30m	⌀43	2022 ●
Samyang 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaBower 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaRokinon 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaVivitar Series 1 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC akaWalimex Pro 35mm F/1.4 AS UMC MILC	M	12 - 10	0.30m	⌀77	2011 ●
Zenitar 35mm F/2 E	M	7 - 5	0.50m	⌀46	2021 ●
Thypoch Simera 35mm F/1.4 ASPH.	M	9 - 5	0.45m	⌀49	2024 ●
Yasuhara Anthy35 35mm F/1.8	M	9 - 7	0.29m	⌀52	2019 ●
Kerlee 35mm F/1.2 E	M	11 - 10	0.30m	⌀72	2016 ●
Monolens Achromat 35mm F/2.8 Iris Soft	M	2 - 1	0.50m	⌀43	2019 ●
ZEISS Loxia Biogon T* 35mm F/2	M	9 - 6	0.30m	E52	2014 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Creator 35mm F/2 akaOshiro 35mm F/2	M	7 - 5	0.25m	⌀55	2017 ●

■Sony E mount (30) · APS-C
7Artisans 35mm F/0.95 akaBrightin Star 35mm F/0.95 MC akaRisespray 35mm F/0.95 MC	M	11 - 8	0.37m	⌀52	2020 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.35m	⌀43	2018 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.2 II	M	6 - 5	0.35m	⌀46	2020 ●
7Artisans 35mm F/1.4	M	8 - 5	0.35m	⌀49	2021 ●
Brightin Star 35mm F/1.7	M	6 - 4	0.18m	⌀43	●
Brightin Star 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.32m	⌀43	●
Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 III	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2022 ●
HandeVision Ibelux 40mm F/0.85	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2013 ●
Meike 35mm F/0.95 Multi Coated	M	10 - 7	0.39m	⌀52	2022 ●
Meike 35mm F/1.4 Multi Coated	M	8 - 5	0.40m	⌀49	2019 ●
Meike 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated akaNeewer 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated akaVoking 35mm F/1.7 Multi Coated	M	6 - 5	0.30m	⌀49	2016 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.2 HD MC akaCheecar 35mm F/1.2 HD MC	M	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀43	2020 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.6 HD MC akaCheecar 35mm F/1.6 HD MC	M	6 - 4	0.28m	⌀43	2020 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/0.95	M	12 - 9	0.35m	⌀52	2024 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.40m	⌀46	●
Samyang 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaBower 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaRokinon 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC akaWalimex Pro 35mm F/1.2 CS ED AS UMC	M	9 - 7	0.38m	⌀62	2016 ●
TTArtisan 35mm F/1.4	M	7 - 6	0.28m	⌀39	2020 ●
TTArtisan 35mm F/0.95	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2022 ●
Risespray 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.25m	⌀46	●
Risespray 35mm F/1.2 MC	M	6 - 5	0.40m	⌀49	●
Risespray 35mm F/1.6 HD MC	M	4 - 4	0.50m	⌀43	2020 ●
Neewer 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.30m	⌀43	2018 ●
Neewer 35mm F/1.1 HD MC	M	7 - 6	0.28m	⌀46	●
Mcoplus 35mm F/1.2 MC akaNeewer 35mm F/1.2 akaVeledge 35mm F/1.2	M	7 - 5	0.30m	⌀49	●
Mcoplus 35mm F/1.6 Multi Coated	M	7 - 6	0.30m	⌀49	●
Geekster 35mm F/1.1 S	M	7 - 6	0.35m	⌀43	2019 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm F/0.95 AMC	M	10 - 7	0.30m	⌀58	2012 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 35mm F/0.95 II	M	11 - 8	0.35m	⌀55	2016 ●
Zonlai 35mm F/1.6	M	6 - 4	0.27m	⌀49	●
Zonlai Discover 35mm F/1.8	M	6 - 4	0.30m	⌀46	2015 ●

■Leica L mount (6)
7Artisans 35mm F/1.4 III	M	7 - 5	0.30m	⌀52	2024 ●
Artra Lab Nonikkor 35mm F/1.4 MC "1960s"	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2023 ●
Artra Lab Nonikkor 35mm F/1.4 MC "1980s"	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2023 ●
Kipon Iberit 35mm F/2.4	M	6 - 6	0.35m	⌀49	2015 ●
Pergear 35mm F/1.4 Multi Coated akaCheecar 35mm F/1.4 Multi Coated II	M	7 - 5	0.30m	⌀43	2022 ●
Zhongyi Mitakon Creator 35mm F/2 akaOshiro 35mm F/2	M	7 - 5	0.25m	⌀55	2017 ●

■Leica L mount (5) · APS-C
Kipon Ibelux 40mm F/0.85 III	M	10 - 8	0.75m	⌀67	2022 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/0.95	M	12 - 9	0.35m	⌀52	2024 ●
SG-Image 35mm F/1.2	M	6 - 5	0.40m	⌀46	●
TTArtisan 35mm F/1.4	M	7 - 6	0.28m	⌀39	2020 ●
TTArtisan 35mm F/0.95	M	7 - 5	0.35m	⌀52	2022 ●

Almaz-103

Alpa

Asahi Pentax M42

Asahiflex M37

Bronica

Bronica ETR

Bronica GS-1

Bronica RF645

Bronica SQ

Canon EOS

Canon EOS APS-C

Canon EOS M

Canon EOS R

Canon EOS R APS-C

Canon FD

Canon FL

Canon R

Canon S (J)

Canon S (LSM)

Chinon K

Chinon M42

Contarex

Contax

Contax/Praktica

Contax/Yashica

Contax 645

Contax G

Contax N

Cosina K

Cosina M42

Exakta

Exakta 6x6 (horizontal)

Exakta 66

Exakta 66 (vertical)

Exakta Twin TL

Exakta real

FED

Fujica GS645 Professional

Fujica M42

Fujica X

Fujifilm G

Fujifilm GA645 Professional

Fujifilm X

Hasselblad 1600F/1000F

Hasselblad H

Hasselblad V

Hasselblad X

Hasselblad XPan

Icarex

Kiev-17/19/20

Kiev-II/III/4/5

Kiev 6S/60

Konica AR

Konica F

Kowa Six

Leica CL

Leica L

Leica L APS-C

Leica M

Leica R

Leica S

Leica SM

Leotax

Mamiya 6

Mamiya 7

Mamiya CP M42

Mamiya CS

Mamiya E

Mamiya ES

Mamiya M645

Mamiya RB67

Mamiya RZ67

Mamiya SX M42

Mamiya TL/DTL M42

Minolta-35

Minolta A

Minolta CLE

Minolta SR

Miranda

Nicca/Yashica