Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar VM 28mm f/2 Aspherical : Specifications and Opinions

Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar VM 28mm f/2 Aspherical

The Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar VM 28mm f/2 Aspherical is a wide-angle lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2025. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1000 €;

2 users have given it an average vote of 10.0 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Leica M: this lens is compatible with mirrorless (rangefinder) Leica M.

Specifications
Focal lenght	28 mm
Angle of view	75.3°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2
Aperture blades	12
Lenses/Groups	12 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.50 meters
Reproduction ratio
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	49 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	265 g
Dimensions	55 x 50 mm
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Maurizio_53

sent on 04 Gennaio 2026

Pros: All

Cons: I don't like the lens hood

Opinion: I state that I had the Elmarit M 28 2.8 pre-aspherical, the Summicron M 28 2 asph version of 2016, now I have both the Voigtlander 28 2 Ultron II asph and the brand new Apo Lenthar 28 2 asph, so I have the opportunity to compare them. Not long ago I wanted to change the Voigt Ultron with the Leica Summicron, I tried it and in the end I kept the Voigt Ultron because, I don't know if the lens (but I don't think so) was born badly but, with the same sharpness, distortion, contrast, colors, in backlight the Voigt was clearly superior. The apo Lanthar is superior to the Ultron, so you can understand the level of the optics: how sharpness, distortion etc. are very similar, apparently it is not clear where one of the two can excel but in the end the photos taken with the Apo have an extra gear, they are like saying... clearer.

Vadogiu

sent on 01 Gennaio 2026

Pros: nothing in my specimen

Cons: problems in my specimen

Opinion: I state that I took this lens from a large chain of used material at a strangely affordable price compared to the average price, to be used on a Minolta film body, to test it I tried it on Panasonic S1 with novoflex adapter, or rather two different novoflex adapters, (which is the official manufacturer of the original Leica adapters) my sample did not focus infinitely, a building at 150 meters with the image magnification was in focus but the reference on the lens was about three mm before the infinity stop, this with both adapters, then looking at the images on the computer they held up to 100% magnification beyond they were very undefined and the focus did not correspond to the distance, this even closing at 2.8 and 4 made the same shots with the zeiss batis 25 which is a good lens but not exceptional, this was better, probably my sample was defective, I think, the fact is that it did not convince me and I returned it. I would like to try another one to make the comparison with the shots I already have. the front cover made in a painful way always comes off leaving the lens uncovered, a protective filter is recommended. the focus ring very smooth, excellent, the distances on the barrel very close compared to other 28 mm.

And29

sent on 21 Settembre 2025

Pros: Extreme sharpness even at f2 from edge to edge, small size, mechanically impeccable

Cons: Obscene lens hood, a little vignetting

Opinion: I got it on day 1 and immediately mounted it on a Leica M10R. What to say about this lens... the image quality is very high (you eat the 28mm mounted on the Leica Q2 for breakfast), the sharpness is really high already at F2 from edge to edge, closing a few more stops becomes spatial! with a beautiful color rendering that I would define as very neutral, therefore never saturated or intrusive. Built very well, it does not make you regret the Leicas absolutely, metal and glass of absolute quality, well frictioned, mellow and precise maf ring, the only 2 moles are in my opinion the petal lens hood, which does its job but designed in that way on a Leica M it is really bad according to my taste and then yes, There is a bit of vignetting at maximum aperture that already disappears from f4/5.6. Surely it is an excellent purchase in relation to the high price of 1099 cucuzze, but in the Leica house there is no 28mm Apochromatic and if there were, it would certainly cost 6 or 7k minimum. I recommend it if you are looking for an extreme quality 28mm not only for street photography or reportage, but also and above all for landscape as the great resolution of this lens from edge to edge returns very high quality, certainly passed with flying colors.

Photos taken with Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar VM 28mm f/2 Aspherical

The end of a street

by Maurizio_53
2 comments, 108 views

Near S. Tomà

by Maurizio_53
0 comments, 126 views

Calatrava

by Maurizio_53
0 comments, 89 views

Rio del Gaffaro

by Maurizio_53
0 comments, 80 views

El canaeasso (The Grand Canal)

by Maurizio_53
0 comments, 119 views

Towards Rialto

by Maurizio_53
0 comments, 105 views

One of the many channels

by Maurizio_53
0 comments, 70 views

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Illuminated Palace

by Maurizio_53
0 comments, 81 views

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Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar VM 28mm f/2 Aspherical : Specifications and Opinions

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