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Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Sony E

BH #VO652E • MFR #BA339A
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Voigtlander MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • Sony E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/22
  • 1:2 Magnification Ratio
  • Apochromatic Optical Design
With an apochromatic design, the MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical Lens from Voigtlander will be able to deliver crisp, aberration-free imagery, even with the high resolutions of modern digital sensors. This lens is designed to work with full-frame Sony E-mount cameras where it offers users the ability to get close to their subjects thanks to the 1:2 magnification ratio afforded by the 12.2" minimum focus distance. It also boasts outstanding sharpness, helped in part by an aspherical element, meaning users will be able to resolve the finest details in their subjects. On top of this, the lens features a relatively fast f/2 aperture, which will enable the creation of images with a shallow depth of field as well as in low-light conditions.
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Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar Aspher... Overview

With an apochromatic design, the MACRO APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2 Aspherical Lens from Voigtlander will be able to deliver crisp, aberration-free imagery, even with the high resolutions of modern digital sensors. This lens is designed to work with full-frame Sony E-mount cameras where it offers users the ability to get close to their subjects thanks to the 1:2 magnification ratio afforded by the 12.2" minimum focus distance. It also boasts outstanding sharpness, helped in part by an aspherical element, meaning users will be able to resolve the finest details in their subjects. On top of this, the lens features a relatively fast f/2 aperture, which will enable the creation of images with a shallow depth of field as well as in low-light conditions.

The all-metal construction is designed to last and offers full manual operation for tactile control during shooting. This includes a manual focus ring and a manual aperture ring with 1/3 click stops. A 10-blade diaphragm is also present for smooth bokeh while electronic contacts will automatically transmit data to the camera for use of advanced functions, including in-body image stabilization. Additionally, it comes with a lens hood to block stray light from entering the lens.

Designed for full-frame E-mount cameras, this 65mm lens is also compatible with APS-C format systems where it provides an equivalent focal length of 97.5mm.
The lens' apochromatic design practically eliminates longitudinal chromatic aberrations, making this lens a high-performing option for demanding digital image sensors.
One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to control spherical aberrations and improve clarity, sharpness, and resolution.
Manual focus design permits smooth, refined control along with a minimum focusing distance of 12.2", which grants macro capabilities with a magnification ratio of 1:2.
The manual aperture ring uses traditional 1/3-stop clicks for more intuitive tactile control over exposure settings.
Ten-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth quality of bokeh.
Included lens hood guards the front lens element and also helps to control lens flare and ghosting.
Contacts transfer all Exif data between the camera and lens in order to permit full use of camera functions, including focus magnification, image stabilization, and lens corrections.

Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar Aspher... Specs

Focal Length
65mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/2
Minimum: f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
38°
Minimum Focus Distance
12.2" / 31 cm
Magnification
1:2 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.5x Magnification
Optical Design
10 Elements in 8 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
10
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 3.07 x L: 3.59" / ø: 78 x L: 91.3 mm
Weight
1.38 lb / 625 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.77 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.9 x 4.5 x 4.5"

Voigtlander 65mm f/2 Macro APO-Lanthar Aspher... Reviews

Very good lens, but beware of absolutely *no* support in case anything goes wrong

By Christopher
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-06-26

Used this lens on many food & portrait photoshoots, it's an absolute rockstar. You already know that. It fell off a table about a couple feet (onto carpet) and managed to put a small dent in the focusing barrel. It still functions, but the focus & aperture ring are incredibly stiff. I contacted Voigtlander directly, as well as at least 5 camera repair shops, and no one will even consider touching this lens. This wouldn't happen if it were Sony, Zeiss, Canon, etc. Awful support for a $1000 lens.

Ideal close-up lens on APS-C

By Andrés
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-13

I wrote a love letter to the APO-Lanthar line-up on a review of the 35mm so I won't go over much of what I said there. Summary is that Voigtlander's build quality is probably tied by other manufacturers, not beat, and that the image quality has the character of a vintage lens with the sharpness and contrast of a modern lens. Specifically, the colors out of these lenses I haven't seen elsewhere. There's something about the deepness of really saturated colors and the micro-contrast that makes me swoon. While maintaining a creamy, swirly bokeh? I dunno man, there's a reason photographers talk about these lenses like they're teenagers with a crush. I do mostly solo or guerrilla-style shooting, either verité-style handheld or throughly deliberate tripod shots, and I prefer a well-built manual lens for either, so Voigtlander is ideal for my style. I had 3D-printed gear rings made for these to use with a follow focus for when I can afford an AC, so that's a nice option to have. The macro capabilities of this lens are something I didn't know I needed, and it's made me want to get into the 110mm F2.5 of this lineup because of its 1:1 macro (this is 1:2), but so far this lens has got me as close as I've wanted to get to a subject. Otherwise, it's a shame Voigtlander didn't include the de-clickable feature for this lens. The not-perfectly-rounded bokeh in different apertures isn't that big of a loss, although I do really love that about the 35mm, but I do like being able to change aperture mid-shot. Variable ND makes it work tho, so it's not that big of a deal.

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