[With Hood Caps] Voigtlander APO LANTHAR 65mm f/2 MACRO SONY from Japan Lt05 Beautiful Condition.Thin Haze,Dust in Middle Lens.Scuff,Scratch,Painted on Barrel,Ring. --- ## **Voigtländer MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm F2 Aspherical (for Sony E-mount)** ### **Product Overview & Condition** For sale is the critically acclaimed **Voigtländer MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm F2 Aspherical** manual focus lens for **Sony E-mount** (Full-Frame format). This lens is renowned for its exceptional sharpness, superior chromatic aberration correction, and high-quality all-metal construction, making it a favorite for macro, portrait, and general purpose shooting. The lens appears to be in **excellent cosmetic and operational condition**, as evidenced by the high-resolution photographs. The lens barrel and aperture/focus rings show very minimal signs of use, reflecting careful handling. ### **Key Features** * **Apochromatic (APO) Optical Design:** Virtually eliminates axial chromatic aberrations (color fringing) across all three primary colors (RGB), resulting in images with outstanding color fidelity and detail. * **Macro Capability (1:2 Magnification):** Offers a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:2 (half life-size) and a minimum focusing distance of just **0.31m (12.2 inches)**, making it highly versatile for close-up photography. * **Bright F2 Maximum Aperture:** The fast aperture allows for beautiful, smooth **bokeh** (background blur) and excellent low-light performance. * **Aspherical Element:** The advanced optical formula (10 elements in 8 groups, including one aspherical element) ensures high resolution and excellent image quality from the center to the edges, even wide open. * **Exceptional Build Quality:** Features a precision-engineered **full-metal barrel** and deeply engraved markings, offering a premium, tactile shooting experience. * **Electronic Contacts (E-mount):** This lens includes electronic contacts to communicate crucial data (aperture, focal length, focus distance) to the Sony camera body, enabling: * **EXIF Data** recording. * Support for **5-axis in-body image stabilization** (on compatible bodies). * **Focus Assist** features (magnification). * **10-Bladed Diaphragm:** Creates a beautiful, rounded aperture opening for exceptionally smooth and pleasing out-of-focus areas. * **Manual Focus & Aperture:** Provides precise, buttery-smooth manual focus with a large throw, and a traditional manual aperture ring with click-stops (usually 1/3 EV increments). ### **Specifications** | Specification | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Mount** | Sony E-mount (Full-Frame/FE) | | **Focal Length** | 65mm | | **Max. Aperture** | F2.0 | | **Min. Aperture** | F22 | | **Magnification** | 1:2 (Macro Reproduction Ratio) | | **Min. Focus Distance**| 0.31m / 12.2" | | **Optical Design** | 10 Elements in 8 Groups (APO, 1 Aspherical) | | **Aperture Blades** | 10 (rounded) | | **Filter Size** | $\phi 67\text{mm}$ | | **Weight** | Approx. $625\text{g}$ / $1.38\text{lbs}$ | ### **Included Accessories** * Front Lens Cap (Voigtländer) * Rear Lens Cap (Voigtländer) * Dedicated Metal Lens Hood This is a premium, high-performance lens perfect for the discerning photographer using a Sony E-mount system who values ultimate image quality and a traditional manual shooting experience. ---