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Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

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Official: Voigtlander 65/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

The Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar is designed to work with full-frame Sony E-mount cameras where it offers users the ability to get close to their subjects thanks to the 1:2 magnification ratio afforded by the 12.2" minimum focus distance. It has an aspherical element, 10-blade aperture, excellent LoCA correction from its APO design and a fast f/2 aperture.

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Main lens features:

Sony E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
1:2 Magnification Ratio
Apochromatic Optical Design (APO)
One Aspherical Element
Manual Focus Design
Minimum Focus Distance: 31cm
Manual Aperture Ring
10-Blade Diaphragm
Contacts Transfer Exif Data
Elements/Groups: 10 / 8
Filter Thread: Front: 67 mm
Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 3.07 x 3.59" (78 x 91.3 mm)
Weight: 1.38 lb (625 g)

Aug 31, 2017 at 07:11 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

DC.watch posted more information about the new Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar FE lens.

Read the English translation here.

This lens is scheduled to be released in 2017. The red, green, and blue lines on the barrel are reminiscent of the classic design. The new 65/2 APO will have minimum focusing distance of 0.31m and filter diameter of 67mm.
Its image quality "aim of the world's best"

More information at the voigtlaender.com:
http://voigtlaender.com/65-mm--f2-macro-apo-lanthar.html

Sep 20, 2016 at 05:44 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

I hope that the APO writing is meant seriously. Then, this could be a lens for me.

Sep 20, 2016 at 05:55 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

Jannik Peters wrote:
I hope that the APO writing is meant seriously. Then, this could be a lens for me.

This lens is from the guys who made the Voigtländer Macro Apo Lanthar 125/2.5, Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 and Apo Lanthar 180/4. If the Macro Apo Lanthar 65/2 FE lives up to the world class reputation of the 125/2.5, then it's a must have. It has made it to my short list.

Sep 20, 2016 at 06:03 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

A bit more information here with google translate from Polish,

Optyczne.pl

Edit: managed to make the link work.

Sep 20, 2016 at 06:28 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

bjornthun wrote:
This lens is from the guys who made the Voigtländer Macro Apo Lanthar 125/2.5, Apo Lanthar 90/3.5 and Apo Lanthar 180/4. If the Macro Apo Lanthar 65/2 FE lives up to the world class reputation of the 125/2.5, then it's a must have. It has made it to my short list.

Added to my short list too although it's simply been "announced", so who knows when it will eventually ship. (I'm still waiting for the promised but never delivered 75/1.8 Classic Heliar for Nikon AIS and Canon EOS.)

Sep 20, 2016 at 06:47 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

It is quite a big lens but the rest of the specs sound lovely, could be a lens with a very wide range of applications and great performance.

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:02 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

MFD 0.31 metres seems long for a macro??

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:05 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

xpfloyd wrote:
MFD 0.31 metres seems long for a macro??

Not really. It would only go to 1:2 mag.

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:20 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

This does interest me.

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:21 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

realVivek wrote:
Not really. It would only go to 1:2 mag.

Ahh I see, I was thinking it was a 1:1

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:24 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

So the interesting thing is what the true focal length will be at 1:2.

I'd quite like a modern macro that's shorter than the lovely FE 90: sometimes in botanical work a shorter focal length has a more dynamic look.

The 90 is about 70 at 1:1; so if this new lens maintains its focal length at 1:2 it will be very little different. (Which could make it an attractive alternative to the 90 for those who prefer manual and only need 1:2 or happy to add a tube to get 1:1

But not for me; however if 65 becomes 40-50 at 1:2 it'd be ideal...

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:33 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

With a close focus of 0.31 meter = 310 mm, I calculate the focal length to 68.8mm at 1:2 magnification. I'm a bit surprised at that figure, since 68.8 > 65, but I don't think the lens gives up focal length as you focus closer. Also 68.8 is the figure for a completely symmetrical lens, which the 65/2 is not.

I prefer macro lenses that maintain their focal length throughought. To me this is an indication that this lens may be special.

I think this will be a heavy lens, around 500 grams at least. I remember the Loxia 85/2.4 at 590 grams surprised us.

Sep 20, 2016 at 08:18 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

I'm hoping they'll bring out a 100 f2 apo lanthar as well, 110, 125 ? We're really missing longish tele primes.

Sep 20, 2016 at 11:40 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

I got all excited because I forgot was forum I was on. I was hoping this was an SL II S (even though I hate the new classic-Nikkor-knockoff cosmetics and wish they'd go back to the style of the original SL).

Sep 20, 2016 at 01:45 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

It does look heavy. Hmm!

Sep 20, 2016 at 03:33 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

Yep, bring on the 125/2.5 in E-mount, an improved 180/4 in E-mount, and a tweeked 40/2 in E-mount . . . I won't hold my breath though.

Sep 20, 2016 at 06:15 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

sweet! i'm not seeing anything that says FE mount though, are we sure this covers FF?

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:40 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

sebboh wrote:
sweet! i'm not seeing anything that says FE mount though, are we sure this covers FF?

I was thinking the same thing, but those specs would make it a big APSC lens.

Sep 20, 2016 at 07:53 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Official: Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro Apo-Lanthar

sebboh wrote:
sweet! i'm not seeing anything that says FE mount though, are we sure this covers FF?

So we sheet states a field of view is 38°. That's consistent with FF. A perfect 65mm on FF would have a field of view of 36.8°. FF it is.

Sep 20, 2016 at 08:33 PM

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