Voigtlander Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.2 VM
Voigtlander · 50 mm · f/2.2 · COLOR-SKOPAR
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What We Like
+Exceptionally compact at 30mm length—one of the smallest 50mm M-mount lenses available
+Sharp image quality across the entire frame even at wide aperture with excellent chromatic aberration control
+Close-focus capability to 0.5m enables high magnification for macro-style photography
+Excellent handling with well-designed focusing tab and intuitive aperture ring placement
+Lightweight at 135g with minimal viewfinder obstruction, adding almost no noticeable weight to camera body
+Outstanding value at approximately $600, considered one of the best value 50mm lenses for M-mount
Worth Knowing
−Noticeable optical vignetting at f/2.2 and f/2.8, particularly on digital sensors, requiring post-processing correction
−Moderate aperture f/2.2 limits low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field capability compared to faster alternatives
−Some reports of build quality concerns and occasional focus accuracy issues on certain rangefinder bodies
−Lacks the optical performance refinement of premium f/2.0 alternatives like Leica Summicron or Zeiss Planar designs
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About This LensA compact and versatile standard prime designed for M-mount rangefinder cameras, the Voigtländer Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.2 VM combines excellent image quality including sharpness and control of chromatic aberrations with minuscule size and weight that practically disappears onto the camera. There is some optical vignetting due to design choices which is mostly only visible on digital sensors, but focusing to 0.5m provides some of the highest magnification available on an M-mount lens, making this a serious contender for the best value 50mm lens for M-mount at around $600. | |
| 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. | COLOR-SKOPAR |
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 |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 135 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 51.4 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 30 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. | 39 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 50 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.2 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 47.3° |
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 | 10020 |
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. | 50 cm01500 |
| 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 |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
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 | 3 |
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 |