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Quick answer
The Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL is a short telephoto prime lens covering 90mm at f/3.5 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 90mm f/3.5 short-telephoto prime lens from Voigtlander fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 90mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL?
At 90mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL?
It is a fixed 90mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 90mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 180mm on full frame, with a 11.4° horizontal and 13.7° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
Tamron
14-150mm f/3.5-5.8 Di III
14-150mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
12-200mm · f/3.5 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm 1:4-5.6
40-150mm · f/4.0 · Micro Four Thirds
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4-5.6 R
40-150mm · f/4.0 · Micro Four Thirds
