Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens
The Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Aspherical is a 35mm f/2 lens designed for Voigtländer VM mount cameras. Used copies start from $641.58 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens
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Lens Overview — Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Aspherical
Key Features — Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Aspherical
APO Apochromatic Design: Apochromatic correction brings all wavelengths of light to the same focal plane, minimizing chromatic aberration and fringing for exceptionally sharp, color-accurate images.
Aspherical Optical Element: The aspherical element reduces spherical aberration and distortion, contributing to edge-to-edge sharpness across the full-frame image circle.
35mm f/2 Prime: A classic wide-angle focal length with a fast f/2 maximum aperture, well-suited to street photography, documentary work, and environmental portraits.
Leica M Mount: Native compatibility with Leica M-mount rangefinder-style bodies, and adaptable to other mirrorless systems with appropriate third-party adapters.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full-frame image circle, ensuring no vignetting or loss of resolution on full-frame Leica M-mount bodies.
Manual Focus Only: A smooth, precision-engineered manual focus ring suits the deliberate, tactile shooting style common to rangefinder and M-mount workflows.
Lens Specifications — Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Aspherical
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Studio |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Voigtländer VM |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 49mm |
Description — Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Aspherical
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical is a manual focus, wide-angle prime lens designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras fitted with a Leica M mount. Its 35mm fixed focal length and f/2 maximum aperture make it a practical choice for available-light shooting across a range of genres, from street photography to travel and documentary work. The lens weighs 360 grams and features a 49mm filter thread, keeping the overall package compact and accessory-friendly.
There is no image stabilization, so shooters will need to apply careful handheld technique or rely on any in-body stabilization their camera may offer. As a prime lens, it delivers a single, consistent perspective that encourages intentional composition. The manual focus operation aligns well with the rangefinder-style shooting experience that Leica M-mount cameras are known for, allowing for precise, deliberate control over focus placement.
This is a full-frame capable lens with no crop-sensor limitation.
Pros — Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Aspherical
- ✓Wide f/2 maximum aperture provides strong light-gathering capability for a 35mm wide-angle prime
- ✓Full-frame coverage ensures compatibility with full-frame mirrorless bodies on the Leica M mount
- ✓Compact 49mm filter thread keeps filter and accessory costs low
Cons — Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Aspherical
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may limit suitability for fast-moving subjects
- ✗No image stabilization, placing the burden of sharp handheld shots entirely on technique
- ✗Leica M mount restricts native compatibility to a narrow range of camera bodies
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