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Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type I) vs Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type II)

Both are Leica M prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type I) if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type II) if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.45 m

Spec differences

3 differences
Specifications that differ between the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type I) and the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type II)
APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type I) APO-Lanthar 50mm F3.5 (Type II)
Weight
245 g
250 g
Filter thread
34 mm
39 mm
Min focus distance
0.45 m
0.35 m closer
11 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, max aperture, length, diameter, aperture blades, optical design, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Voigtlander both
Mount
Leica M both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
50mm both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both
Length
45 mm both
Diameter
52 mm both
Aperture blades
10 both
Optical design
8 elements / 6 groups both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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