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 Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 125mm f/2.5 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 125mm f/2.5 SL specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 250mm | 8.2° | 9.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 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 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 Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 250mm on full frame, with a 8.2° horizontal and 9.9° 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 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.
Olympus
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
40-150mm · f/2.8 · Micro Four Thirds
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
