Voigtlander 50mm F3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I - Black

50mm F3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I - Black & Chrome

APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 Type I VM
Super high performance lens in a classic design - Interchangeable lens for VM mount rangefinder cameras


The APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 Type I is an extremely high performance manual focus standard lens optimized for full size VM-mount sensors.
The apochromatic design thoroughly eliminates chromatic aberration on axis and other aberrations, while pursuing ultimate performance in terms of resolution
and contrast reproduction. While adopting a maximum aperture of F3.5, the lens is composed of eight elements in six groups, four of which are made of
anomalous partial-dispersion glass to achieve uncompromising optical performance 


The Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 Type I VM lens combines ultimate optical performance with easy handling and classic vintage rangefinder lens styling.
As a tribute to classic rangefinder lenses that appeared in the mid-20th century, the more expensive vintage style straight slot screw heads were chosen instead of
less expensive modern Phillips head. 


Equipped with a high-precision rangefinder-linked mechanism, and the silky feel of the all-metal helicoid allowing the photographer to experience the true
joy of focusing using a traditional rangefinder. The minimum focusing distance of the Type I is 0.45m. The rangefinder close focus is 0.7m (depending upon camera capability),
which is linked to the rangefinder.
A mechanism is provided to recognize the junction point of the rangefinder-linked range by a clicking sensation during focusing operation. 



Key Features:

Apochromatic design eliminates chromatic aberration 
Optimized optical design for digital VM image sensors 
All-metal lens barrel for high rigidity and durability 
Manual focus for reliable focusing operation 
Bayonet VM mount 
High-precision rangefinder linkage mechanism 
Minimum focusing distance of 0.45m 
Rangefinder linkage range junction click at 0.7m 
Extremely High Optical Performance 
Classic Retro styling 
Hood Dedicated screw-in hood included 






Specifications
 

Product Name:
APO-LANTHAR 50mm F3.5 VM

Focal Length:
50mm

Maximum Aperture:
1:3.5

Minimum Aperture:
F22

Lens Construction:
6 Groups - 8 Elements

Angle of View:
45.7°

Aperture Blades:
10

Minimum Focus:
0.45m (With Rangefinder linkage range junction click)

Range Finder Coupling:
8~0.7m (Depend on camera body used)

Maximum Diameter:
F52.0mm

Maximum Length:
45.0mm

Filter Size:
F34

Dimensions
 

Weight:
245g (Two-tone)

Box Contents 
Front Cap 
Lens Hood 
Hood Cap