Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is also available in the Sony E mount.
What type of photography is the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon Z mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z, the Viltrox AF 50mm F2.0 Air.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is a member of Voigtlander's APO-LANTHAR series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z Nikon Z Lens Mount
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has a maximum diameter of 68mm and a total length of 64mm . It weighs 347g / 12.2 oz .
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has a filter thread of 52mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has a fixed focal length of 50mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z 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 APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m . 0.15x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2 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 APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 Aspherical Elements 2 Partial Dispersion Elements Lens Hood
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z 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 APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z:
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z Front and Rear Lens Caps Lens Hood Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f2 Z in Other Lens Mounts
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