APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical
- 50mm
- f/2.0
- Prime
- 364 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
A manual-focus 50mm f/2 apochromat for Sony E-mount designed for sharpness with minimal colour fringing. It weighs about 364 g and takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- Apochromatic correction
- Very sharp optics
- Electronic contacts for metadata
- Compact 364 g
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/2 maximum aperture is not especially fast
Verdict
A high-performance manual normal lens for Sony E-mount, for people who value optical purity.
About this lens
A 50mm f/2 fast standard prime lens, the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical is designed for Sony E mount bodies, with apochromatic correction and aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 364 g
- Length
- 61.3 mm
- Diameter
- 62.6 mm
Specification source: cosina.co.jp
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical?
- Detail-focused portraits
- Product and still-life work
- Landscapes
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What does APO-Lanthar mean?
APO means apochromatic, so the lens corrects colour fringing across a wide range of wavelengths and gives clean edges in high-contrast scenes.
Does the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm autofocus on Sony?
No. It is manual focus, but its electronic contacts pass lens data such as focal length to the camera.
What filter size does it use?
It uses a 49mm thread. If your other lenses use a different size, step-up rings let you share filters.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
