VOIGTLANDER APO-LANTHAR User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical
Z-mount
May 2022, Ver 1.1COSINA CO., LTD.
Thank you for purchasing a Voigtländer product. Voigtländer Z-mount series is a
manual focus interchangeable lens that can be directly connected to the Nikon Z
mount without an adapter.
The optical system is optimized for the image sensor of mirrorless cameras
using the Nikon Z mount. The lens mount is equipped with electronic contacts
that establish communications between the lens and camera body. Adding
to the functions of Exif information and in-body image stabilization (3 axes), it
corresponds to 3 types of focusing support function. [1] by color change of the
focus point frame, [2] by focus-peaking, and [3] by the enlargement button) All
through the combination of the communication compatible camera with latest
rmware *1.
Features of the Z-mount series
■ Designed exclusively for Nikon Z mount
■ Communications with the body through electronic contacts
■ Highly rigid and durable all-metal lens barrel
■ Manual focus for reliable ne-focusing
*1 When using this product, some functions may be restricted
depending on the body rmware. Please use with the latest rmware.
Please check the Cosina website for the latest information and details.
www.cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/en/
Tips for lens care and safety
If the user ignores this warning and uses the equipment
incorrectly, serious injuries and even death may be the result.
If the user ignores this caution sign it might result in injuries
and damage the equipment.
Never look directly at the sun with a telephoto lens as this
can damage your eyes.
Keep the lens, camera and accessories out of the reach of
children.
Store the lens away from direct sunlight and always store the
lens with lens-cap on. Failure to do so may create a re.
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These tips are to protect the user from injury or damaging the lens.
Description of Parts
① Lens Hood
② Filter Ring
③ Aperture Ring
④ Focus Ring
⑤ Depth of Field Scale
⑥ Mount Index Ring
⑦ Mount
⑧ Aperture Index
⑨ Aperture Scale
⑩ Distance Scale
⑪ Distance Index
⑫ Mount Index
①
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑧
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
● How to attach/detach the lens
Please refer to the instruction manual for your camera for how to attach/detach
the lens.
* Please make sure to set the power of the camera to “OFF”.
Please hold the Mount Index Ring ⑥ to attach/detach the lens. To attach/detach
the lens while holding other parts of the lens barrel may damage the lens.
● Attaching Lens Hood
Screw the Lens Hood ① to the front of the lens.
● Attaching Filter
1. Screw the lter (Ø52mm) to the front of the lens.
2. Screw the Lens Hood ① into the thread of the lter when using the Lens Hood
① together with the lter.
* Do not screw the lter into the thread of the Lens Hood ① . This may cause vignetting.
How CPU/Contact works
1. Exif Data
Image les can store the Exif data of lens.
(For example, if you use Voigtländer 50mm F2)
Lens 50mm /f2
Focal length 50mm
Maximum Aperture F2
Aperture The aperture value you used to take
the picture
2. Note: lens functioning with the camera body
Please note, that while the display indicates that items can be set for
vignette control and automatic distortion correction, this lens does
not support those functions. No matter which one is selected, it will
not be reected in the images.
Product Name APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical
Focal Length 50mm
Maximum Aperture F2
Minimum Aperture F16
Lens Construction 8 groups 10 elements
Angle of View 46.5°
Aperture Blade 12
Minimum Focus 0.45m
Macro Ratio 1:6.46
Filter Size Ø52mm
Maximum Diameter Approx. Ø67.6mm
Length Approx. 64.3mm
Weight Approx. 347g
Lens Hood Available
Aperture Ring Available (Manual Setting)(1/3 stop increments)
Focusing Assist Function Focusing by color change for focus point
Focusing by peaking function
Focusing with image magnication button
Supported Sensor Size Full-frame
●Specications
* Specications and information is subject to change without notice.
Electric Contact Available
Exif Data Available
In-body image stabilization Supported (3-axis)
* only on cameras bodys with Image Stabilization
Supplied Accessory Front Cap, Rear Cap, Lens Hood
Mount Nikon Z mount
* Specications and information is subject to change without notice.
●Specications
