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Voigtlander APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM
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Voigtlander APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM

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KEY FACTS
BrandVoigtlander
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountLeica M
SystemLeica M
What We Like
+Compact and lightweight (340g) for a 90mm f/2 telephoto lens
+Apochromatic optics with anomalous partial dispersion glass minimize axial chromatic aberration
+Exceptional sharpness and edge-to-edge clarity across the frame
+12-blade aperture creates beautiful, natural-looking bokeh with circular opening
+Smooth manual focus with precise rangefinder coupling and responsive aperture ring
+Superior performance to Leica APO-Summicron 90mm f/2 at certain apertures with higher resolution and contrast
Worth Knowing
−Significant optical vignetting at f/2.0 aperture requires stopping down for even illumination
−Short focus throw demands precise manual focusing, particularly challenging on rangefinders at wide apertures
−Strong vignetting and precise focus requirements make it less suitable for portraiture than for other subject matter
−Difficult to achieve accurate focus at f/2 when using standard rangefinder viewfinder magnification

General

Brand
Voigtlander
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica M
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Leica M
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Voigtlander APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM is a premium manual-focus telephoto lens that delivers outstanding optical performance in a remarkably compact 63.3mm package. Its apochromatic design with six elements of anomalous partial dispersion glass virtually eliminates chromatic aberration, producing exceptional sharpness and natural bokeh through a 12-blade circular aperture. While the strong vignetting at f/2 and demanding manual focus requirements on rangefinders limit its versatility, it offers superior performance to comparable Leica optics at certain apertures while remaining considerably lighter and more affordable.

Physical

Lens Weight
340 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
61.9 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
63.3 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
90 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
12020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
90 cm01500