Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f3.5 Type II VM Lens
The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Type II VM is a 50mm f/3.5 lens designed for Leica M mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Type II VM
Key Features — Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Type II VM
APO Apochromatic Correction: Apochromatic design corrects chromatic aberration across all three primary wavelengths, producing images with exceptional sharpness and minimal color fringing.
Leica M Mount: Compatible with Leica M-mount rangefinder bodies, including Leica M and M-D cameras, as well as third-party M-mount systems from Voigtlander and Zeiss.
50mm Full-Frame Prime: Standard 50mm focal length covers the full-frame format, offering a natural perspective well suited to street, travel, and documentary photography.
f/3.5 Maximum Aperture: Moderate maximum aperture allows for a more compact optical design while still enabling background separation and controlled depth of field.
Compact 250g Build: At just 250g, the lens pairs naturally with lightweight rangefinder bodies for an unobtrusive, carry-everywhere kit.
Manual Focus Design: Precision manual focus ring suits the deliberate, coupled rangefinder focusing workflow used on Leica M-mount bodies.
Lens Specifications — Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Type II VM
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Street, Travel, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | Rangefinder |
| Lens Mount | Leica M |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 39mm |
Description — Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Type II VM
The Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/3.5 Type II is a full-frame, manual focus prime lens built for Leica M mount rangefinder cameras. Operating at a 50mm standard focal length with a maximum aperture of f/3.5, it delivers a classic shooting experience suited to photographers who value intentionality and optical precision. Weighing just 250g, it is an easy companion for extended shooting sessions without adding noticeable bulk to your kit.
The 39mm filter thread keeps things compact and compatible with a wide variety of small-format filters popular among rangefinder users. As the Type II evolution of the APO-Lanthar line, it refines the formula for full-frame M-mount photography. With no image stabilization and a purely manual focus design, this lens is tailored to photographers who are comfortable with a deliberate, hands-on approach — making it a natural fit for street, portrait, and travel work where a 50mm perspective and lightweight handling are priorities.
Pros — Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Type II VM
- ✓Full-frame coverage on Leica M mount bodies
- ✓Compact and lightweight at just 250g
- ✓Standard 39mm filter thread compatible with a wide range of compact filters
Cons — Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Type II VM
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5 is relatively modest for low-light or shallow depth-of-field shooting
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability for fast-moving subjects
- ✗No image stabilization