Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 VM Type I&II Lenses Released
Cosina released two new lenses, the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 Type I VM and the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 Type II VM for Leica M Mount Rangefinder cameras. Type I has the design of classic rangefinder lenses from the middle of the last century, whereas Type II has a more modern but still classic look, according to Voigtlander.
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 VM Type I
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I Key Specs
- 50mm Focal Range
- F3.5 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 34mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Leica M Mount
- 8 Elements in 6 Groups
- 4 anomalous partial dispersion
- 10-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 150g
- Diameter x Length: 52mm x 45
- Min Focus Distance: 0.45m
- Max Magnification: 0.1x
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- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 VM Type II
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II Key Specs
- 50mm Focal Range
- F3.5 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 39mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Leica M Mount
- 8 Elements in 6 Groups
- 4 anomalous partial dispersion
- 10-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 175g
- Diameter x Length: 52mm x 45
- Min Focus Distance: 0.35m
- Max Magnification: 0.13x
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Price and Availability
Both lenses are available for preordering; the Type I is available in black/silver ( 245 g) and matt black (150 g) and sells for $699, and the slightly more expensive Type II is available in a silver version, made of brass and aluminum with a weight of 250 g, and a black version (weight 175 g) which is selling for $749.
Further Reading:Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II ReviewVoigtlander 50mm f3.5 I ReviewCompare Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II vs Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I All Leica M Mount Cameras All Leica M Mount Lenses
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