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Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 180mm f/4 SL : Specifications and Opinions

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The Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 180mm f/4 SL is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, discontinued. 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 1200 €;

3 users have given it an average vote of 9.0 out of 10.

Specifications
Focal lenght	180 mm
Angle of view	13.7°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	9 elements in 7 groups
Min. focus distance	1.20 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.20x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Manual Focus
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	49 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	485 g
Dimensions	66 x 79 mm
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Airy

sent on February 12, 2021

Pros: - Very sharp at all apertures - Diffraction when stopping down remain moderate - No longitudinal CA - Smooth bokeh - Small size and reasonable weight - Excellent manual focus action - Close-up capability (1:4)

Cons: - Somewhat difficult to focus, compared to f/2.8 lenses - Beware of contrast loss when shooting with lights slightly off the frame

Opinion: A rather long lens with excellent IQ in an astonishingly small package. Outclasses the similarly small Elmar 180/4, and a tad better than e.g. Nikkor 180/2.8 AIS ED. While very sharp, it has a rather "mild" rendering: contrast is average, and may drop in case of backlighting. Make sure you use a lens hood (not having an original one, I use a step-up ring 49/52 plus a Nikon HS-2 snap-on hood originally intended to be used with 105 or 135mm lenses). The APO character reveals itself by the absence of longitudinal CA, which contribues to the smoothness of bokeh (no lousy greenish fringes) although the max aperture is only f/4. This lens would be best paired with a Summicron-R 50/2 (II) in terms of rendering. I am currently using it on a Nikon Df (with magnifying eyepiece!) where it must be handled with care: nailing the focus is not that easy, e.g. compared with the 180/2.8. Results are quite rewarding though. This lens will probably be even more usable on mirrorless cameras, given the stabilization and focus peaking. With this in mind, I did not hesitate too long about "investing".

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Garciamarquez

sent on May 24, 2021

Pros: Sharpness, colors and overall yield, compactness and lightness, construction

Cons: Manually focusing at 180mm requires collaborative subjects

Opinion: I use it on a7r3 and find it excellent for portraits and more. Compactness and lightness without equal for a 180mm. Of course sealing at 180mm manually is not a joke and when it globles vibrations are a problem. You can see it's apochromatic, great image quality. The microcontrasto is not excessive and I see it very balanced

Photos taken with Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 180mm f/4 SL

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72 comments, 9938 views

HI RES 6.1 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 12.1 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 8.7 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 16.0 MP

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HI RES 13.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 10.8 MP

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HI RES 8.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 20.0 MP

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HI RES 15.5 MP

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Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 180mm f/4 SL : Specifications and Opinions

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