Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
M Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 Color-Skopar VM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 Color-Skopar VM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 10 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 17x |
| Light weight at only 135g / 4.8 oz |
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Lens Mount
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM is compatible with cameras that have a Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM has a maximum diameter of 51mm and a total length of 30mm. It weighs 135g / 4.8 oz.
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM has a filter thread of 39mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM:
You can also check All Leica M Mount Lenses with 39mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 17x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m.
Aperture
The Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 Color-Skopar VM features a maximum aperture of F2.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. An aperture of F2.2 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2.2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups .
Lens Hood
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
What's in the Box of Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM:
Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar VM Lens (Leica M, Black) Front Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap Lens Hood Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM is available in Black and Silver color.
Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 Color-Skopar VM.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 50mm f2.2 VM in Other Lens Mounts
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