Voigtlander 50mm f/2 VM ASPH APO-Lanthar Lens Leica M Mount

• Highly capable lens which delivers high quality images thanks to a complex optical design
• Well damped manual focus with a torque based focus ring for enjoyable focussing with pin sharp results
• High resolving lens which satisfies even the newest demanding sensors found in Leica M cameras
• Equipped with a high-precision distance meter interlocking system for rangefinders
• Excellent handling from a compact model which complements rangefinder camera bodies

Voigtlander 50mm f/2 VM ASPH APO-Lanthar Lens Leica M Mount Summary

The introduction of the 50mm f/2 VM ASPH APO-Lanthar Lens from Voigtlander provides  users with an extremely high quality standard prime option. The optics are amongst the highest quality which Voigtlander currently produce with their self-professed ‘ultimate performance lens in the history of Voigtlander’ results. High resolution and well controlled images are the result of the complex optical design stemming from 10 elements arranged into 8 groups. These include a floating mechanism with aspherical elements, which deliver professional imaging performance.

Features at a glance

• Apochromat design eliminates aberrations for high resolution and contrast
• Compact lens weighing in at just 288g with a 49mm filter thread
• A 12-blade diaphragm captures beautiful rounded bokeh and out of focus areas
• Smooth manual focus from the all-metal helicoid unit

As a manual only focus lens users benefit from a torque system for achieving their focus. This provides excellent smooth control with added feedback when seeking-out pin sharp images. As one of the oldest manufacturers in the world, we can attest to the quality which Voigtlander lenses can achieve particularly with a fast, bright aperture.