28 mm / 1:2 APO Lanthar aspherical

The ultimate wide-angle lens

 

Title Photo: COSINA

3 year warranty

The APO-LANTHAR 28 mm F2.0 with VM bayonet sets new standards among Voigtländer wide-angle lenses. It offers the highest resolution and color correction of all previous Voigtländer lenses of this focal length. Optimized for digital full-frame cameras with VM mount (as well as for analogue models), it is the most powerful 28 mm lens Voigtländer has ever developed.

The optical design is impressive:

  • Apochromatic color correction to eliminate chromatic aberration
  • Two double-sided aspherical lenses
  • Five elements with anomalous partial dispersion
  • A floating mechanism to optimize imaging performance at close range
  • High-quality multi-coating to minimize stray light and reflections

The image quality impresses with its high resolution, excellent color fidelity and minimized aberrations.

28mm f2 Apo Lanthar asphaeric VM
28mm f2 Apo Lanthar aspherical lens hood

Main features

  • Apochromatic design to eliminate chromatic aberrations
  • Optical design specially optimized for digital sensors
  • Robust full metal tube for maximum stability and durability
  • Floating lens element for constant imaging performance at all distances
  • Minimum focusing distance 0.5 m

 

With an overall length of just 50.0 mm from the bayonet mount, the APO-LANTHAR 28 mm F2.0 VM is extremely compact. The 12 almost circular aperture blades ensure a harmonious bokeh, especially with point light sources.

The precise rangefinder mechanism and the finely tuned full metal helicoid ring enable an exact and at the same time pleasant manual focusing experience – in the spirit of classic rangefinder photography.

 

28mm F2 Apo Lanthar E lens section

The minimum focusing distance via the rangefinder is 0.7 m (depending on the camera); the focus can be extended to 0.5 m in manual mode. Thanks to the floating element, the optical performance remains at the highest level even for close-ups.

The scope of delivery includes a specially designed metal lens hood, which effectively reduces stray light and prevents vignetting. It can also be attached to the lens upside down if required.

Technical specifications

Price: EUR 1,099.00
Art. No. 123 026

Focal length

28 mm

Mount

VM-Mount

Light intensity

1:2,0

Smallest aperture

F 16

Optical construction

12 lenses in 8 groups

Angle of view

74,0°

Aperture blades

12

Minimum distance

50 cm

Filter size

Ø 49 mm

Maximum diameter

55.6 mm

Length

50.0 mm

Weight

265 g

Colors

Black

Accessories included

Lens hood, lens cap, rear cap

Optional accessories

EAN

4002451012102

All information as of June 2025, subject to change!