Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I 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 f3.5 I lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Leica M mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I, the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 II.
Lenses in Leica M Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I 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 Leica M Mount
Reasons to Buy the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 Type I VM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 Type I 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 |
| Light weight at only 150g / 5.3 oz |
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| No Weather Sealing |
| No Autofocus |
| Not so fast for a short Prime Lens |
Lens Mount
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I 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 f3.5 I has a maximum diameter of 52mm and a total length of 45mm. It weighs 150g / 5.3 oz.
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I has a filter thread of 34mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I:
You can also check All Leica M Mount Lenses with 34mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I has a fixed focal length of 50mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I 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 f3.5 I has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. 0.1x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Leica M mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 Type I VM features a maximum aperture of F3.5 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F22. While a maximum aperture of F3.5 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F3.5 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F22 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is 4 anomalous partial dispersion.
Lens Hood
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I 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 f3.5 I?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I:
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 Type I VM Lens (Leica M, Matte Black)Front Lens CapLens HoodHood CapLimited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I is available in Black&Chrome and Matte Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f3.5 Type I VM.
Top Alternatives of Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 I in Other Lens Mounts
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