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Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens Olive
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Reserve your Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens in Olive paint, which is limited to just 250 examples in celebration of 25 years of Cosina produced Voigtländer products.
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- The Olive adds a bold and distinctive aesthetic to your photography kit, with a limited edition paint finish
- Limited to only 250 pieces, ensuring exclusivity for collectors and enthusiasts in celebration of 25 years from Cosina
- High-resolution optics deliver sharp images, even at wider apertures, with apochromatic optics that reduce aberrations
- Brass accessories like the knurled hood and lens caps provide a premium and timeless feel
- The perfect homage to Voigtländer’s history, combining classic design and cutting-edge performance
Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens Olive Summary
In celebration of a significant milestone for Voigtlander, the brand has introduced a trio of uniquely painted 50mm prime lenses, including this, the Voigtländer 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens in Olive. This striking variant is limited to just 250 units, making it a highly appealing and practical manual lens for photographers and enthusiasts. Each model features a premium finish with exclusive details, such as a heavy brass knurled lens hood, an engraved limited edition number, and custom accessories to mark this occasion.
The milestone commemorates 25 years of Cosina-produced Voigtlander lenses, highlighting the brand’s legacy with optics that regularly achieve optical excellence. The 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar is another example of a high-performance manual focus lens for rangefinder cameras. Known for its apochromatic design, which eliminates chromatic (and other) aberrations, this prime delivers the stunning optical performance for which Voigtländer has become known.
Resolution and contrast are notable characteristics, with optics designed to meet the demands of modern digital rangefinder cameras, such as the Leica M11 Rangefinder Camera Black and other 60 megapixel models in the lineup.
Featuring a high-precision, rangefinder-linked focusing mechanism and an all-metal helicoid, this 50mm rangefinder lens offers a traditional shooting experience. With a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m or 0.7m for rangefinders, it provides versatility for a variety of shooting situations, from portraits to street photography and close-ups.
Capture a piece of history with the Voigtländer 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens in Olive, a tribute to the legacy of the world’s oldest photography brand.
Key Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Features
- Apochromatic design eliminates chromatic aberrations
- Reliable manual focusing operation with a traditional rangefinder feel
- All-Metal construction with a durable lens barrel for enhanced longevity
- High-Precision mechanism with rangefinder-linked focusing
- Special Edition Colours available in Grey, Olive and Navy limited to 250 pieces each
- Weighs just 235g with a maximum diameter of 52mm
- Retro-Inspired Design with classic detailing
- Attaches to Sony E, Fujifilm X, and Nikon Z cameras via lens adapters
Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens Olive in More Detail
25th Anniversary Design
Celebrating 25 years of Cosina-produced Voigtländer products, this limited edition lens features a beautifully painted exterior in Grey, Olive, or Navy. Each variant is limited to just 250 units, suggesting a collector’s item in the making. The lens comes with a heavy brass knurled hood, engraved edition number, and special brass accessories like a chrome hood cap and rear lens cap.
Exceptional Optical Performance
The APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/3.5 VM Limited Edition is a high-performance manual focus lens optimised for full-frame VM-mount sensors. Its apochromatic design eliminates chromatic aberrations on axis, achieving unparalleled resolution and contrast reproduction. With eight elements in six groups, including four anomalous partial-dispersion glass elements, this lens ensures stunning image quality from near to far.
Classic Rangefinder Experience
The lens integrates a high-precision rangefinder-linked mechanism for smooth manual focusing. A unique junction click at 0.7m helps photographers identify the rangefinder-linked range. Combined with an all-metal helicoid, it delivers a traditional rangefinder experience with exceptional build quality.
Compact and Practical
With a lightweight design of just 235g and a compact profile, this lens is easy to handle. Its φ34mm filter diameter and retro detailing evoke the spirit of mid-20th century rangefinder lenses, while its compatibility with multiple mounts ensures versatility for any user.
Exclusive Accessories
Each limited edition lens comes with a dedicated brass screw-in hood, chrome-finished brass hood cap, rear cap, and a carrying pouch, adding to its unqiue appeal and functionality.
What’s in the box
- Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens Olive
- Hood Cap
- Lens Hood
- Rear Cap
- Lens Pouch
Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 Apo-Lanthar VM Type I Limited Edition Lens Specifications
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Focal Length |
50mm |
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Maximum Aperture |
f/3.5 |
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Minimum Aperture |
f/22 |
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Lens Construction |
6 Groups, 8 Elements |
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Angle of View |
45.7° |
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Aperture Blades |
10 |
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Minimum Focus |
0.45m (Rangefinder linked) |
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Rangefinder Coupling |
∞ to 0.7m (Camera-dependent) |
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Maximum Diameter |
52.0mm |
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Length |
45.0mm |
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Filter Size |
φ34mm |
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Weight |
235g |
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Hood |
Dedicated screw-in hood |
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Available colours |
Olive, Grey, Navy |
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| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: N/A |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): N/A |
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| Weight (g): N/A |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 50 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 50.0 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
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| Minimum focal length: 50.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
