A sophisticated wide-angle prime, the Z-mount APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical from Voigtlander holds the elite distinction of being part of the APO-LANTHAR series of optically refined, apochromatic lenses. A series of anomalous partial dispersion and aspherical elements help to suppress virtually all aberrations for especially high sharpness and color accuracy, and a floating elements system maintains consistent performance throughout the focusing range. A manual focus design is employed, along with a high precision helicoid, for refined focusing control and a Selective Aperture Control System allows the manual aperture ring to be de-clicked for smooth, silent exposure adjustment to suit filmmaking applications. Additionally, a 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. This lens is compatible with Z-mount camera features, including Exif data transfer, manual focus assist, auto lens correction, and image stabilization (3-axis).

Open Box Products Have a Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty    Z-Mount/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16    Two Aspherical Elements    Five Partial Dispersion Elements    Floating Elements System    Manual Focus Design    Minimum Focusing Distance: 13.78"'    Manual Aperture Ring Can Be De-Clicked    12-Blade Diaphragm    Contacts Transfer Exif Data

Wide-angle prime designed for full-frame Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over focus position for selective focus applications.

Using five partial dispersion elements, this lens has an apochromatic designation due to its ability to virtually eliminate color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve higher clarity and color fidelity.

Two aspherical elements are incorporated towards the front and the rear of the 11 element, nine groups construction, and help to limit spherical aberrations and distortions for improved sharpness and accurate rendering.

Floating elements system maintains consistently high image quality throughout the focusing range, from 13.78" to infinity.

Manual focus design is complemented by a high-accuracy all-metal helicoid that provides an ideal amount of torque for high-precision control.

A 12-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality when working with shallow depth of field techniques.

Selective Aperture Control System produces a stepless, de-clicked aperture ring, which provides silent and smooth exposure adjustment that is well-suited for video application. The aperture ring can also be configured to utilize traditional 1/3-stop clicks for more intuitive tactile control over exposure settings.

Contacts transfer all Exif data between the camera and lens in order to permit full use of camera functions, including focus magnification, image stabilization (3-axis), and lens corrections.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What size filter does this take?

A: Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Sony E takes 49 mm screw in filters.

Q: 2. Does the lens hood have filter threads on the front? If so, what diameter in mm does it have?

A: The hood that comes with the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Sony E does not have filter threads. The lens itself uses 67mm filter which can be used when using the hood.

Q: 3. Does the lens transfer EXIF data to the camera?

A: Using a Sony a7 series camera all of your data is recorded as usual for each frame. In addition it is one of the sharpest macro lenses I have ever owned

Q: 4. Is this lens an internally focusing design or does the lens get physically longer as it is focused closer?

A: This lens does not have internal focus, therefore it extends.

Q: 5. What hood would fit this lens?

A: The lens hood is dedicated and included.

Q: 6. Does the lens allow automatic setting of f/stop? That is, allow shooting in Aperture-priority mode.

A: Yes, Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Sony E is designed with contacts to interract with the camera settings electronically and provide metadata information on your images. You can control the lens aperture through the camera and select full Auto or Aperture priority mode.

Q: 7. How does the lens hood attach? Looking at the pictures of the lens I don't see any bayonets on the barrel for attaching one, but the description says a hood is included. Does it screw on the filter threads?

A: It screws onto the front of the lens via filter thread. Truth be told though, the front element is recessed a long way back from the end of the lens so a hood is mostly unnessacassary.

Q: 8. Does this lens function well with the zfc body?

A: Yes, the Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 will accommodate all Z Bodies please be mindful that the lens is a all manual lens.

Q: 9. Does the lens focus past infinity at fstop 2.0?

A: This lenses focus ring does go a bit beyond Infinity.

Q: 10. Does this lens fit directly on to and work well with Nikon ZF? Or, is an adapter required?

A: The Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical for Nikon Z will mount directly to the Nikon ZF camera without the use of an adapter. While this lens is a manual-focus design, it does feature communication pins. This allows the lens to pass data to the camera, making this a great choice for the Nikon ZF.