Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical 65mm
The apochromatic design with 10 elements in 8 groups delivers exceptional sharpness and zero chromatic aberration, even at its bright f/2 aperture. Its all-metal manual focus build and 10-blade diaphragm provide a tactile shooting experience with smooth, natural bokeh for precise creative control. This lens is best for Nikon Z macro photographers who prioritize optical purity and deliberate, hands-on focus over autofocus speed.
Focal length 65mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 618 g
af type Manual Focus
lens type macro
29 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 65 |
| Focal Length Max | 65 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Manual Focus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 310 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical 65mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 65mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 618 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Manual Focus | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voigtländer APO-LANTHAR MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical 65mm | 12.8 | 31.9 | 47.4 | 67.9 | 45.1 | 21 | 44.3 | 33.3 | 66.8 | 37.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.1 | 69.8 | 85.8 | 91 | 84.3 | 63.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 83.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 85.8 | 88 | 84.3 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 69.6 | 37.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.1 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.3 | 75.8 | 67.9 | 63.6 | 37.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.1 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.3 | 44.3 | 93.1 | 68.6 | 83.3 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98 | 76.8 | 89.4 | 98.6 |
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