The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 APO-LANTHAR Type II is an extremely high
performance manual focus standard lens optimized for full frame VM mount
cameras. The apochromatic design thoroughly eliminates chromatic
aberration on axis and other aberrations, while pursuing ultimate
performance in terms of resolution and contrast reproduction. While
adopting a maximum aperture of F3.5, the lens is composed of eight
elements in six groups, four of which are made of anomalous partial
dispersion glass to achieve uncompromising optical performance.
The lens combines ultimate optical performance with easy handling and
classic vintage rangefinder lens styling. As a tribute to classic
rangefinder lenses that appeared in the mid 20th century, the more
expensive vintage style straight slot screw heads were chosen instead of
less expensive modern Phillips head.
Equipped with a high precision rangefinder controlled mechanism, and
the silky feel of the all metal helicoid allowing the photographer to
experience the true joy of focusing using a traditional rangefinder. The
minimum focusing distance of the Type II is 0.35m by adopting a
helicoid with a lens rotation angle of 300 degrees, which is rangefinder
coupled as close as 0.7m (depending upon camera capability). A mechanism is provided to recognize the junction point of the
rangefinder linked range by a clicking sensation during focusing
operation. Two versions of Type II are available: a silver version with
a heavy feel using brass materials (body weight: 250 g) and a black
painted model with a lighter weight by using aluminum materials in some
parts (body weight: 175 g).
