Quick answer
The Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL is a short telephoto prime lens covering 125mm at f/2.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
The Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL is a short-telephoto prime lens covering 125mm at f/2.5 for Canon EF mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 125mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.5
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL?
At 125mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 125mm | 16.4° | 19.6° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 200mm | 10.3° | 12.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL?
It is a fixed 125mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 125mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.5.
What is the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 200mm on full frame, with a 10.3° horizontal and 12.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
