Voigtlander APO-Ultron 90mm f/2 VM
Voigtlander · 90 mm · f/2 · APO-ULTRON
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
55
SCORE /100
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 | |
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About This LensThe 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. | |
| Brand | Voigtlander |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | APO-ULTRON |
Lens Mount ⓘ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 ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Leica M |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical93/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 340 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 61.9 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 63.3 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 52 mm |
Optics70/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 90 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 27.4° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 27.8 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Manual |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 12020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 90 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.13x |
| Autofocus Mode | No |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. | No |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. | No |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction15/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 6 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. | No |