Cosina announced a new “25th Anniversary” limited edition run of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M-mount that will be available in three different colors. The technical specifications are the same as the original version:
New Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lenses for Leica M-mount announced
As an anniversary model, the limited production will be for 250 pieces of each color. The limited edition number is engraved on the lens. In addition, a special carrying colored pouch will be included:
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Shipping will start in December 2024. Additional information and pictures:
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 VM Limited
APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 VM Limited, an anniversary limited model (limited to 250 units per color) commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Cosina Foctrender brand merchandising.
Introduced in February 1999, the interchangeable lens film camera BESSA-L and its interchangeable film camera, SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mmF4.5 and SNAPSHOT SKOPAR 25mmF4, were the first product product product commercialized by Cosina Co., Ltd. as a Foktrender brand. Going back 25 years since then, we have developed, manufactured, and sold Foctrender brand cameras, replacement lenses, and various accessories, with the goal of providing experience value including the enjoyment of photographing and the rustiness of owning photography equipment.
APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 Limited is a limited edition model with olive gray navy paint on the exterior, and the production number of 250 pieces each color will be produced. Based on the already-released APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 TypeI (two-tone), the distance adjustment ring and hood are changed to various colors of olive, gray, and navy. The material of the hood is made of heavy brass, with a rowlet finish on the tip. Limited production edition No. is engraved on the lens section. Additionally, a chrome-finished brass hood cap and a special lens rear cap composed of total metal parts made of brass as a base. Also comes with a convenient lens carrying pouch.
This product is an extremely high performance manual focus standard lens optimized for a full size M mount sensor. Apokromart’s design thoroughly eliminates various types of harvests, including superior color harvests, and pursues ultimate performance in terms of resolution and contrast reproduction. The open F-value uses the F3.5 used in traditional standard lenses of rangefinder cameras, and abnormal partially dispersed glass was put into four of the luxurious lens configurations of four groups of eight. Delivering uncompromised optical performance. Equipped with a high precision distance meter linkage mechanism, silky operation sensation from total metal helicoid, gives you the flavor of a traditional rangefinder. The shortest shooting distance is 0.45m by using a straight forward helicoid that can be carried out from 0.7m (depending on the camera installed) connected to the distance meter. The junction of the distance meter linkage range has a mechanism that allows you to recognize by click during pint operation. The filter diameter is a compact コン34mm. The exterior design adopts a classical style with a sediment style that floods the lenses for rangefinder cameras introduced in the mid-20th century. We also use minuscule screws for the mounting base, distance ring and metal lens rear caps instead of cost cheap and easy to assemble plus screws, but for an aesthetic point of view and respect to the good old days.
Suggested Retail Price (with tax): ¥137,500
- Olive 4530076 132825
- Gray 4530076 132818
- Navy 4530076 132832
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I / II VM lens review
