Photo: Dllu (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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 Sony E mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 90mm f/3.5 short-telephoto prime lens, the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL is designed for Sony E mount bodies, 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
- Sony E
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 90mm | 22.6° | 27° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 90mm f/3.5 SL use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E 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 APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 135mm on full frame, with a 15.2° horizontal and 18.2° 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 Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
