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
NOTE
This lens is not recognized when used with a camera equipped with a system that reads the attached lens with a 6-bit code.
Please set the lens detection to OFF (If the LEICA M11 firmware is lower than V1.30, please set toAUTO).
| Specifications |
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| 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 |
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| Weight: |
150g (Matt Black) |
- Box Contents
- Front Cap
- Lens Hood
- Hood Cap
