The previously rumored Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount is now officially announced – check pricing and availability (not yet available). Additional information (translated):
“A lens optimized for a full-size M-mount sensor, based on the Sony E-mount dedicated lens that was launched on the market as the highest-performance standard lens in the history of Voigtlander. The apochromat design, which makes the on-axis chromatic aberration of RGB, which constitutes the three primary colors of light, as close to zero as possible, realizes performance that completely changes the values of standard lenses. With a tight style, it also has good handling when using a rangefinder camera.
Main features:
● Apochromat design
We thoroughly eliminate various aberrations such as axial chromatic aberration, and pursue the ultimate performance in terms of resolution and contrast reproducibility.● Of the optical glass that derives high performance and
the lens configuration of 10 elements in 8 groups of the mechanical part , 2 abnormally dispersed glass and 2 double-sided aspherical lenses are used, and a floating mechanism is also equipped.● compact style
reduces the vignetting of the range finder in putting together a full-length short. It weighs 288g (excluding accessories) and realizes light handling.● 12 diaphragms
that allow you to enjoy the expression of bokeh The diaphragm blades, which consist of 12 diaphragms, adopt a special shape that makes a circle not only in F2 but also in F2.8 and F5.6. It is possible to draw using “ball blur” such as a point light source.● Optional bayonet hood
offers a beautiful metal bayonet hood LH-13 which is rich in durable option.● Manual focus for reliable focus operation
By adopting an all-metal helicoid unit processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces an appropriate torque, focusing with a smooth operation feeling is realized. Allows for delicate focus adjustment.● bayonet VM mount
adopt the VM mount Leica M mount compatible to the lens mount. Not only can it be used with rangefinder-linked cameras, but it also has an excellent design balance when attached to a mirrorless digital camera via a mount adapter.● Equipped with a distance meter interlocking system The
high-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism enables severe focusing near the maximum aperture.● Full-size
image circle We have secured a generous image circle that supports full-frame 35mm format.”
Main lens specifications:
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Caliber ratio | 1: 2 |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Lens configuration | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Angle of view | 46.2 ° |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 12 sheets (open F2, F2.8, F5.6 with circular aperture |
| Shortest shooting distance | 0.7m |
| Rangefinder interlocking range | ∞ ～ 0.7m (depending on the camera) |
| Maximum diameter x total length | φ55.6 × 53.0mm |
| Filter size | φ49mm |
| weight | 288g |
| Lens hood | LH-13 (sold separately) |
Suggested retail price (excluding tax): ¥120,000, scheduled to be released in January 2021. Lens hood LH-13 (sold separately): ¥ 10,000, scheduled to be released in January 2021.
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