Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I

Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I

Prime lens, f/3.5 designed for street, documentary, everyday.

Prime lens f/3.5 Leica M
Street
Street
Documentary
Documentary

Lens Review: Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I

The Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 50 mm f/3.5 VM Type I is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/3.5 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 6 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

Specifications

Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
10
Optical construction
8 elements / 6 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (17.72 inches)
Filter size
34 mm
Lens mount
Leica M / VM-Mount
Dimensions
45 x 52 mm
Weight
150 g (Matte Black Paint)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Unknown
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Muehlen Melange

Muehlen Melange

by Rainer Uhlmann

Baumwunden

Baumwunden

by Rainer Uhlmann

Muehlbach Kaskade

Muehlbach Kaskade

by Rainer Uhlmann

Climbing in

Climbing in

by Buck777

Finstere Rot Wellen

Finstere Rot Wellen

by Rainer Uhlmann

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20250710_F1140_X100s_Kobe_JP

by *Leiss

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by *Leiss

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20250710_F1147_X100s_Kobe_JP

by *Leiss

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20250710_F1149_X100s_Kobe_JP

by *Leiss

Beehives in the off season

Beehives in the off season

by Buck777

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20250602_L2606_ApoLanthar50VM_M10P_Macau

by *Leiss

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by *Leiss

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by *Leiss

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by *Leiss

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by *Leiss

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by *Leiss

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20250602_L2625_ApoLanthar50VM_M10P_Macau

by *Leiss