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Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens

BH #VO2135AVM • MFR #BA350B
 6 reviews
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens
Key Features
  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Manual Focus Design
Balancing historical reference with modern optical performance, the Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical from Voigtlander is an ultra-wide prime designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. The broad field of view is complemented by the inclusion of one aspherical element, which controls distortion and spherical aberrations in order to achieve accurate rendering and high sharpness throughout the aperture range. Its f/3.5 maximum aperture also contributes to a sleek and lightweight form factor, making it an ideal walk-around lens for everyday shooting. Additionally, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.6' away, and the 10-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
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Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherica... Overview

Balancing historical reference with modern optical performance, the Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical from Voigtlander is an ultra-wide prime designed for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. The broad field of view is complemented by the inclusion of one aspherical element, which controls distortion and spherical aberrations in order to achieve accurate rendering and high sharpness throughout the aperture range. Its f/3.5 maximum aperture also contributes to a sleek and lightweight form factor, making it an ideal walk-around lens for everyday shooting. Additionally, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.6' away, and the 10-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

One aspherical element is incorporated at the rear of the nine elements in seven groups construction, and helps to limit spherical aberrations and distortions.
Modest f/3.5 maximum aperture contributes to the lens's overall compact and lightweight form factor and is also suitable for working in a variety of lighting conditions.
Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 1.6', and it is rangefinder coupled for accurate focusing to 2.3'.
Ten-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out-of-focus quality when working with shallow depth of field techniques.
As part of Voigtlander's Vintage Line of lenses, this lens features a black and silver finish to give it a classic appeal, reminiscent of historic Voigtlander lenses, that is well-matched to classic rangefinder camera designs.
Compatible with optional LH-11 lens hood.

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherica... Specs

Focal Length
21mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Leica M
Angle of View
91.2°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.64' / 50 cm
Optical Design
9 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
10
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
39 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.05 x 1.18" / 52 x 30 mm
Weight
6.3 oz / 180 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.71 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.3 x 4.6 x 4.5"

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherica... Reviews

Beautiful Lens!

By Jeffrey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-08

This new Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 lens is a jewel. Feel and appearance are of Leica quality. Ergonomics in use of focus and aperture control is superb. Rangefinder coupling accuracy with several different Leica bodies is perfect. Optical performance in my usage is the equal of any Leica lens I currently own, with an image signature that is simply beautiful. l love this lens.

Great lens!

By Hidetoshi
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-11-08

Many people look at Voigtländers as an inexpensive alternative to Leica M lenses. You can do that. I wouldn't because these are great lenses in their own right. I won't dispute the quality of Leica lenses, but when you decide character is just as important as optics, this lens and other Voigtländer lenses will not disappoint. Top notch craftsmanship and the helicoid action is something that must be experienced to believe. This, along with the rest of the Voigtländer Vintage Series, namely the Ultra 35mm f/2, the Helier 50mm f/3.5, and the Nokton 75mm f/1.5 ASPH are must haves. Not only do they take beautiful pictures but they look gorgeous too! I use them on my Leica M2 and that double vintage look is smoking hot! With an adapter (I use the Voigtländer VM-E close focus adapter which I also highly recommend) I get great use with these lenses on my Sony A9 as well (see attached). The use of a film emulator like the Mastin Labs Ektar 100 draws out the vintage character of the lens even more. I really enjoy using it and if you like the vintage look without having to comb through fungus ridden used lenses on eBay, I think you will too. Worth every penny and you won't need a lot of pennies either (relatively speaking).

Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens

By Ron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-27

Very small, extremely sharp. It's a little hard to focus (I'm using it on a Sony A6000), but that is typical for being such a wide-angle lens. I used to have a 21 super angulon when I had a Leica, and this lens is comparable.

Excellent 21mm wide angle lens

By William B
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2019-09-13

We've been a 24 / 35 / 75 shooter on Leica M. While the Leica 21/3.4 is marvelously sharp, we didn't use it enough to warrant owning it. This new 21/3.5 from Voigtlander is perfect for us on the M10-P, where we can use the virtual horizon X/Y axes (VF or EVF) for straight lines where desired. Great colors. Plenty sharp. Small, so easy to carry, yet easy to use, too. Don't forget the separately purchased hood. All in all, a most satisfying lens, and a bargain, to boot.

Value for money

By Allen
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-30

Well made just like any Voighlander lenses. Lens is sharp enough for Leica M cameras including M11. There's really no competition in terms of value for money

Stunning optical performance

By Lam
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-14

Slightly surprised how small and compact this little gem of a lens is. After shooting with SLR lenses for a number of years, this came as a pleasant change. Despite its compactness, the optical quality is quite amazing even wide open. Build quality is as expected from Voigtlander, top notch. Very tactile feel with the clicky aperture ring and smooth focusing. Really enjoy the focusing knob over the traditional tab, makes focusing easier and more enjoyable. This is lens is perfect for well composed landscape or even travel photography or if you enjoy wide angle of view. Also, great adapted to crop sensor cameras like the Fujifilm for a small and lightweight setup via adapter. Being a color-skopar design you’ll get beautiful color rendition, as well and great B&W tonality as expected from the oldest lens manufacturer in the world.

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Is the hood included? The photo shows a hood, but ...

Is the hood included? The photo shows a hood, but the description say optional hood. Not very clear.
Asked by: Phi
The hood is not included in the box , Voigtlander LH-11 Lens Hood B&H # VOLH11 is sold separately
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-18

Is this Aspherical Type 1, or Type II?

Is this Aspherical Type 1, or Type II?
Asked by: Anonymous
Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens BH #VO2135AVM is a type II aspherical lens.
Answered by: samikg
Date published: 2022-03-24

Is this lens suitable for digital Leica M ...

Is this lens suitable for digital Leica M cameras, or is it only for film cameras?
Asked by: Rick
This lens can fit and function on Leica M series film or digital bodies.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-01-30

The title of this lens is Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 ...

The title of this lens is Voigtlander 21mm F3.5 Aspherical. However the image is the vintage line Aspherical II. Since the title does not indicate which type, which type are you selling?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f/3.5 Aspherical Lens here is the Type I lens. The Type I lens is both black and silver. The Type II lens is either black or silver. You can find the Type II lenses linked here: https://bhpho.to/3wF16bo
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-03-24

Why is this lens designated as “Color”? Is it ...

Why is this lens designated as “Color”? Is it designed for color work only?
Asked by: Michael
"Color", refers to elements in the lens that greatly reduce chromatic aberrations, which is much more noticeable when shooting color film.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-11-09

The lens is suitable for a7 cameras? I know ...

The lens is suitable for a7 cameras? I know Previous version is not recomendable , thanks
Asked by: Alex
This lens would be suitable for use with a Sony A7 series camera by adding the Voigtlander Adapter for Sony E Mount Cameras--VM Mount Lens (Black) B&H # VOEARMB. https://bhpho.to/2Ksvf6m
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2019-06-20

Is this lens rangefinder coupled? (I'm using a ...

Is this lens rangefinder coupled? (I'm using a Leica M4)
Asked by: David
Yes, this lens would be rangerfinder coupled.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-10-29

What functions, what benefits do I lose, or what ...

What functions, what benefits do I lose, or what limitations do I suffer if I use a Voigtlander 21mm M mount lens with a VM-E adapter on a Sony E camera rather than using the same 21mm in Sony E mount ?
Asked by: Jean-Michel
I was the one who asked the question and I got the answer by another means. I think it will be of interest to readers and so I share it here. There are three practical differences. 1. The E-mount version contains electronic contacts which allow the transmission of EXIFs. 2. The E version also provides magnification in the viewfinder to achieve greater precision during Focus Peaking. 3. The E-mount lens allows you to take advantage of the anti-vibration system specific to the Sony Alpha body. These three functions are not accessible if you use the lens in its M mount version on the Sony Alpha camera via an adapter. But that's not all. If the optical formulas of the 2 lenses are the same, there are still tiny differences in the thickness of certain individual lenses inside the complete lens between the M mount version and the E mount version. Indeed, the optical formula is optimized for a Sony sensor (which has a thin glass thickness in front of the sensor) in the E-mount lens, while it is optimized for a Leica sensor (which has a thick protective glass sensor size) in the M-mount lens. Even though it is the same lens, the native E-mount version will perform better in terms of image quality on a Sony, than the M-mount version which is intended for use with a Leica sensor.
Answered by: Jean-Michel
Date published: 2023-03-28
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