Voigtlander Macro Apo-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical

(7 customer reviews)

The Voigtlander Macro Apo-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical is a high-quality photographic lens that can be used on full-frame cameras. It is a manual focus lens with a bright aperture value, which allows for beautiful bokeh. This lens is also capable of macro photography, making small objects appear larger. The lens has 10 aperture blades, ensuring a smooth and pleasing bokeh. The lens is heavy, weighing 625 grams, and is 91mm long, so it may require a separate lens bag. The lens has a 67mm filter diameter, which is just one step away from the next standard filter size. The lens is well-built and has excellent resolution. It has aspherical lens elements and a high-quality lens coating, which helps to reduce flare and ghosting. The manufacturing time for this lens is unknown. Overall, the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical is a high-quality photographic lens that is well-suited for macro photography and produces excellent image quality. There are alternatives to this lens, but it is a good choice for those who prefer manual focus lenses.

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Positives:
I couldn’t agree more with the initial assessment – this lens is absolutely superb. The build quality is top notch and the smooth focus ring works like a dream, allowing for precise manual focus. The images produced are sharp and detailed, with beautiful bokeh. I used this lens for macro photography and was blown away by the level of detail it captured – the apochromatic correction truly makes a difference. Additionally, the lens is relatively compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around.

Negatives:
If I had to nitpick, the only downside is that the price tag may be a little steep for some photographers. However, considering the quality of the lens, I would argue that it’s worth the investment.

Conclusion:
In summary, the Voigtlander Macro Apo-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical lens is a truly exceptional piece of equipment. It produces stunning images with fantastic detail, and the build quality is top notch. Although it may be a little pricey, I believe it’s worth the investment for any serious photographer looking for a high-quality macro lens. Overall, I highly recommend this lens to anyone looking for top-notch performance in a macro lens.

Optical design

Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

Physical characteristics

91 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 625 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 67 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options.

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7 reviews for Voigtlander Macro Apo-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical

  1. allphotolenses.com

    1 allphotolenses.com user rated as 4.6/5

  2. Ebay.com

    Ebay.com rated as 5.0/5

  3. Ebay.com Dec 21, 2020

    Great value lens for maximum resolution images This lens is as sharp as it gets. From f/2 through f/11 it is exceptional both in the center and in the corners. It has a very smooth focus ring with a very long focus throw. It feels very solid but not too heavy. I have done some great macrophotography with it and plan on doing portraits and landscape as well. Like any manual lens its not useful for sports or candid street photography because of the time required to focus. I can see no chromatic aberration at any f-stop.

  4. Ebay.com Dec 07, 2021

    I Love This Lens! I am using this lens on the Sony A7RIV and it provides superb results.

    Pro’s:
    1. Well built and precise
    2. Easy to manual focus on Sony cameras
    3. Incredible resolution

    Con’s
    1. Manual focus only
    2. A little heavy

    Can be used for any type of photography really.

  5. Ebay.com Sep 18, 2022

    sharpest on the market Very sharp in every aperture
    Nice color rendition amazing macro capability

  6. Ebay.com Oct 21, 2017

    Poor design with good optical expression. Poor front cap design. Poor threading for filter and hood. Poor design for focusing ring.
    Smooth rings.
    The traditional colored rings on barrel is more attractive.

  7. Ebay.com Aug 16, 2021

    Absolutely superb! That’s all that needs to be said.

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