The black 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Type II Aspherical Lens for Leica M cameras from Voigtlander offers a compact and lightweight design for rangefinders that don't compromise on performance. Its wide angle of view, f/2.8 aperture, and manual focus make it versatile and easy to handle, blending seamlessly with the shooting style of rangefinder cameras.

Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22    Compact and Lightweight Prime Lens    Manual Focus    All-Metal Lens Barrel

A rotating helicoid system and brass exterior matches the classic feel of many rangefinders

All-metal barrel and aluminum exterior for durability

Eight elements in five groups with 10 aperture blades

Minimum Focusing Distance: 19.7"

Optimized for digital and film rangefinders

Works with mirrorless digital camera adapters also from Voigtlander (available separately)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the hood included? The photo shows a hood, but the description say optional hood. Not very clear.

A: The hood is not included in the box , Voigtlander LH-11 Lens Hood B&H # VOLH11 is sold separately

Q: 2. Why is this lens designated as “Color”? Is it designed for color work only?

A: "Color", refers to elements in the lens that greatly reduce chromatic aberrations, which is much more noticeable when shooting color film.

Q: 3. With this lens can you use the manual focus peaking aide and other functions other than auto focus?

A: Yes, all functions carry over regarding mf.

Q: 4. The title of this lens is Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 Aspherical. However the image is the vintage line Aspherical II. Since the title does not indicate which type, which type are you selling?

A: The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens here is the Type I lens. The Type I lens is both black and silver. The Type II lens is either black or silver. You can find the Type II lenses linked here: https://bhpho.to/3wF16bo

Q: 5. Is there another voigtlander hood that will fit this lens, besides the large square one?

A: The Voigtlander LH-11 lens hood is the only option for the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens we recommend. Other hoods with a 39mm thread will fit, but will vignette the image or allow more flare since they were not made specifically for the 21mm lens.

Q: 6. What functions, what benefits do I lose, or what limitations do I suffer if I use a Voigtlander 21mm M mount lens with a VM-E adapter on a Sony E camera rather than using the same 21mm in Sony E mount ?

A: Depending on the adapter that you use, for the most part when you adapt the M mount Voigtlander onto the E Mount, you would only have manual focus however you would still have infinite focus and would be able to meter properly since the E-Mount Sony cameras are mirrorless.

Q: 7. These lens are so excellent - Amazing Quality. I want them all but can't afford only a few! What should i do?

A: It may be best to purchase the lens which you see yourself using more often.

Q: 8. Is this Aspherical Type 1, or Type II?

A: Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens BH #VO2135AVM is a type II aspherical lens.

Q: 9. Will this lens work on my nikon d600 and nikon d800?

A: The Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar SLIIs Lens for Nikon is a manual lens that will mount onto the Nikon D800 and D600 DSLR Cameras.

Q: 10. What functions, what benefits do I lose, or what limitations do I suffer if I use a Voigtlander 21mm M mount lens with a VM-E adapter on a Sony E camera rather than using the same 21mm in Sony E mount ?

A: When you adapt the M mount Voigtlander onto the E Mount, you would only have manual focus however you would still have infinite focus and would be able to meter properly since the E-Mount Sony cameras are mirrorless.