Voigtländer 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar

Apochromatic perfection for stunning macro detail

Voigtländer 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Voigtländer
Model VC204A

Key Features

OPTICS Apochromatic design to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration
MACRO 1:2 maximum reproduction ratio for detailed close-ups
CONSTRUCTION All-metal barrel construction for extreme durability
APERTURE 10-blade diaphragm for smooth, circular bokeh
ELECTRONIC Electronic contacts for EXIF data and focus assist
FOCUS Manual focus only with precise, long-throw helicoid
COMPATIBILITY Designed for E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras
COATING Advanced multi-coating to reduce flare and ghosting
RESOLUTION Exceptional sharpness across the entire frame
DISTORTION Near-zero geometric distortion for architectural work
FOCUS THROW Smooth, dampened focus ring for precise adjustments
BUILD Precision-machined metal housing
MOUNT Native Sony E-mount with electronic communication

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Voigtländer 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present High-precision manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture control ring
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Manual focus only
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Not officially weather-sealed

How-to Use Voigtländer 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 65mm
Maximum Aperture f/2
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 10 elements in 8 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.31m (12.2 inches)
Maximum Magnification 1:2
Diaphragm Blades 10
Filter Thread 67mm
Focus Type Manual Focus
Weight 625g
Dimensions 78mm x 91.3mm