Ex-Display Voigtlander 35mm f1.2 VM Nokton III Lens

The NOKTON Vintage Line 35mm F1.5 Aspherical is a regular use lens for rangefinder cameras with a large aperture. Still, the filter diameter is kept to φ39mm and the overall length of the product is short at 36mm, giving it a tight, compact portability.

The lens barrel, with a modern classic design, is equipped with a 6-group, 9-element optical system featuring two double-sided aspheric lenses, which provide excellent optical performance at all apertures.

The minimum focusing distance is 0.5m, shorter than the 0.7m linked to the rangefinder (depending on the camera to which it is attached).

Two styles are available: First, there is Type I, made of aluminum and weighing 188g having both light weight and maximum portability. Also offered is Type II, made of brass and weighing 284g for a sturdy and substantial feeling, with a finish choice of either black or silver.

The optional hoods LH-4N with slits and LH-12 classic style are both compatible.

Following the success of the E-Mount 40mm f1.2, here is the VM mount version. Optically the same as the E-Mount but slightly adjusted so it can be worked by both film and digital platforms.

Main Features:

Enhanced high performance aspherical lens surfaces
Extremely solid and durable all-metal barrel
Manual focus
10 aperture blades
VM Bayonet Mount
Focus coupling system
Minimum focus distance: 50cm

Focal Length:1140mm
Aperture Range:11f1.2 - f22
Elements / Groups:113 / 3
Angle of View:1155?
Focusing Range:110.5m
Lens Type:11Standard
Lens Coverage:11Full Frame / 35mm
Lens Focus Mechanism:11Manual
Adaptor Ring / Lens Filter Thread: 52mm
Compatible Lens Hood:11LH-8 (Sold Separately)
Lens Colour:11Black
Dimensions:1160.8mm x 43.3mm
Lens Weight:11315g

The new 35mm Apo-Lanthar VM lens has the highest resolution and highest colour correction of all Voigtl?nder 35mm VM lenses, optimised for both full frame M digital & film cameras. As Voigtl?nder?s best performing VM 35mm wide angle lens ever

Lens design includes apochromatic colour correction, floating lens elements for better close focusing performance, two double sided aspherical elements, five abnormal partial dispersion elements and superior multi-coating for outstanding flare control. Optical performance is quite simply extraordinary.

The NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical III VM is an updated lens, featuring improved compactness for enhance useability on rangefinder cameras whilst keeping the established excellent optical performance of the previous model.

By using leading-edge optical glass and a high-performance design method, we have been able to reduce the size of the lens whilst combining both high-level optical performance and a wide aperture.

In comparison with the former model (NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical II), it is approximately 20% shorter (50.5mm), and it is about 30% lighter (332g). In comparison to other interchangeable lenses for mirrorless camera with the same specifications, it is less than half the length and one third the weight.

When seeking for the ultimate in optical performance, most lenses tend to have many elements which makes them heavy and bulky. The Voigtl?nder VM series provides a rich experience and value by giving the best balance of practical optical performance and useability.

This upgraded version, with respect to the phenomenon caused by spherical aberrations where the focus position shifts when stopping the aperture down to capture an image after focusing with live view at maximum aperture, this shift in the image plane caused by changing the aperture is now almost entirely eliminated.

Focal Length 35mm
Aperture Range f1.4 - f16
Elements / Groups 8 / 6
Angle of View 63?
Focusing Range 0.7m - 8
Lens Coverage Full Frame / 35mm
Lens Focus Mechanis Manual
Thread Size 43mm
Compatible Lens Hood LH-6
Dimensions 55 x 28.5mm
Weight 189gm

With two aspherical surfaces, the new 50mm f1.5 II from Voigtlander could be one of their best 50mm lenses yet! An apparent vast improvement over the original 50mm f1.5 Nokton would take it into Leica territory, in terms of quality. Again, the new 50mm f1.5 II is all-metal construction lens, but with a smooth focusing ring (the 50mm f1.5 has a knurled ring). An interesting difference is that the new version is available in six different variations! A choice of Single or Multi-coated and three colour schemes (Black, Silver and Black Nickel)

The NOKTON Vintage Line 28mm F1.5 Aspherical is a wide-angle lens that combines three elements: a

large aperture, compact dimensions, and outstanding optical performance. The lens is F1.5, very fast for a

28mm wide-angle lens, with compact 43mm filter diameter and 45.5mm length for portability.

The classically designed lens barrel is equipped with an 8-group, 10-element optical system featuring two

aspherical lens elements on both sides. This delivers outstanding optical performance even at an aperture of

f/1.5.

The minimum focusing distance is 0.5m by the use of a helicoid that can be moved out further from the 0.7m

distance (depending on the camera) linked to the rangefinder.

Two different styles will be offered: The Type I is made of aluminum and weighs 250g. The Type II is made of

brass and has a tactile quality due to its hefty weight of 330g. The Type I styling is reminiscent of modern

classic lenses of the 1970s in matte black paint or silver, while the Type II, reminds us of the famous lenses

of the 1960s and is available in both black paint and silver finishes. The optional lens hood with slits, LH-6

fits both Type I and Type II styles.

In addition to this, the Type II includes a focusing knob that offers a new manual focusing experience. The

accessory knob can be exchanged on the focusing lever by unscrewing the screw in the finger recess and

reattaching with new knob. The focusing knob is metal and focuses the lens at approximately 1 meter from

the lens mount when turned to the 6 o'clock position, allowing the user to zone focus by the angle of the

knob.

The optical design of this lens is optimized for use with rangefinder-coupled digital and film cameras. It also

may be used on mirrorless cameras through the use of a mount adapter, making it suitable for use on a

variety of platforms beyond rangefinder cameras.

The Apo-Skopar 90mm F2.8 VM is a manual focus medium focal length telephoto lens optimised for full frame M mount sensors. The newly designed optical system uses Abnormal Partial Dispersion glass for 5 out of 7 elements in 7 groups to make your images rich, three dimensional in character and super sharp!

In addition to high image quality, the apochromatic design makes axial chromatic aberration as close to zero as possible. This lens is also very light, at only 250g. The 90mm is only 60mm in length & due to its small stature, it does not protrude into the viewfinder frame when used on a rangefinder camera.

The NEW Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical lens for Leica M-Mount cameras is based on the Sony E-Mount version released last year (2020), and has been optimised for full-frame M-mount sensors. Voigtlander only gives the APO-Lanthar title to high-performance products, those with ?outstanding imaging performance?.

Optically the lens is constructed of 10 elements in eight groups, with two abnormally dispersed glass elements and two double-sided aspherical lenses along with a floating mechanism. This produces perfectly circular bokeh wide open and also closed down as far as f/5.6 thanks to its 12-bladed diaphragm. The apochromat design produces the ?ultimate performance? in regards resolution and contrast.

The Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 APO-LANTHAR Type I 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 linked 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 I is 0.45m. The rangefinder close focus is 0.7m (depending upon camera capability), which is linked to the rangefinder. A mechanism is provided to recognize the junction point of the rangefinder linked range by a clicking sensation during focusing operation.

The filter diameter is a retro inspired φ34mm. Two versions of Type I are available: a two tone black paint and chrome model with a heavy feel using brass materials (body weight: 245g) and a lightweight model with a matte black paint and aluminium construction (body weight: 150g). Each version includes a metal hood and a metal cap with the same finish as the lens body.

The overall length of the product from the mount surface is limited to a short 14mm, the main body weight is only 99g, and it boasts the mobility of a snap shooter, which is a characteristic of rangefinder cameras. It features a simple lens configuration of 6 elements in 4 groups, including one double-sided aspherical lens and three elements of anomalous partial dispersion glass, producing outstanding images.

The accessory metal hood is designed to be integrated with the aperture control ring of the lens and is equipped with an aperture indicator line when mounted. To avoid increasing the overall length of the lens when used with this hood, a special thin frame filter is also included, with a thickness of 1.1 mm from the lens filter thread. The lens cap is machined and the hood cap is made of deep drawn metal. In addition to the beautiful exterior design of the lens itself, these tasteful accessories provide not only photographic pleasure but also the pride of ownership.

The minimum focusing distance is 0.7m. The lens has a covered focusing helical not seen in vintage lenses with this style of rotating helicoid and is designed so that the helicoid is
not exposed to the outer lens barrel even when shooting at the minimum distance, making it resistant to dust and other external environment conditions. The focus lever is equipped with an infinity position lock mechanism like vintage lenses, which is useful when operating the aperture ring or attaching and detaching the lens.

Note: The black finish mount will not be recognized when used with a camera equipped with a system that reads 6-bit encoding. Set lens detection to OFF.

Main Features:

• Advanced cutting edge optics for modern sharp images
• Very small lightweight 99g lens
• Retro style reminiscent of vintage lenses
• Compact design with a total length of only 14mm.
• All metal lens barrel for high rigidity and durability
• Manual focus for reliable focusing operation
• Built in rangefinder focusing (minimum distance of 0.7m)
• Bayonet VM mount

The Voigtlander 75mm F1.9 ULTRON VM is a manual focus medium telephoto lens optimized for full-frame M mount sensors. The newly designed optics consists of 7 elements in 5 groups, 3 of which are made of cutting-edge partial-dispersion glass technology, which both suppresses chromatic aberration and ensures high image quality.

The balance between bokeh and resolution has been optimized by deliberately leaving a moderate amount of spherical aberration. While maintaining the clarity of the image areas which are in focus, the out-of-focus area produces a rich and large bokeh effect.

The new but simple construction allows all the elements to move in tandem, resulting in an overall length of only 54.1 mm, which is extremely compact for a 75mm lens. The lens thus offers excellent portability and also suppresses vignetting in the frame when used on rangefinder cameras. This lens is equipped with a high-precision rangefinder-coupled mechanism, and the full-metal helicoid ring provides a silky smooth luxurious focus.

The Single Coated version of the lens is finished in Gloss black paint

The minimum focusing distance is 0.5m, allowing extremely close focus, beyond even many rangefinder mechanically-linked focus-ranges.

The COLOR SKOPAR 50mm F2.2 is a manual focus standard lens optimized for full size VM mount sensors. Cosina lens designers succeeded in reducing the exterior lens barrel length to only 30mm, despite this being a 50mm F2.2 standard lens.

High performance optics using 7 elements in 6 groups including 3 elements of anomalous partial dispersion glass achieve excellent optical performance even wide open at F2.2. It is possible to focus beyond the minimum rangefinder distance of 0.7 m and up to 0.5 m with the interlocking of the rangefinder. It is effective when shooting with a camera equipped with a live view function.

It comes with a compact, straight-type hood that is shaped so that it does not obstruct the rangefinder camera rangefinder window.

With two aspherical surfaces, the new 50mm f1.5 II from Voigtlander could be one of their best 50mm lenses yet! An apparent vast improvement over the original 50mm f1.5 Nokton would take it into Leica territory, in terms of quality. Again, the new 50mm f1.5 II is all-metal construction lens, but with a smooth focusing ring (the 50mm f1.5 has a knurled ring). An interesting difference is that the new version is available in six different variations! A choice of Single or Multi-coated and three colour schemes (Black, Silver and Black Nickel)

This high performance apochromatic lens reduces axial chromatic aberration to close to zero. Abnormal Partial Dispersion glass is used in 6 out of 8 elements for very high optical performance. The compact design reduces lens length to only 63.3mm.

Vignetting has been kept to a minimum. 12 aperture blades keep the aperture close to a circular shape for beautiful bokeh. The synergistic effect of the long focal length and large F2 aperture produces large background blurring for photographic expression.

Black or Silver finishes are available. A dedicated reversible metal lens hood is included for convenient storage and transportation.

Main Features

Apochromatic design eliminates chromatic aberration

High Performance optics with 6 of 8 elements Abnormal Partial Dispersion glass

Beautiful bokeh with 12 aperture blades

Optical design optimized for VM digital image sensors

Highly rigid and durable full metal lens barrel

Manual focus for reliable focus operation

High precision rangefinder focusing

Bayonet type VM mount