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Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Lens

BH #VO2118M • MFR #BA218M
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Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Lens
Key Features
  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Manual Focus Design
Pairing an ultra-wide focal length with a bright maximum aperture, the Ultron 21mm f/1.8 from Voigtlander is a versatile lens designed for M-mount rangefinder cameras. Its expansive field of view is well-suited to architectural and interior subjects while the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions. One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to help reduce spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. The lens also features a manual focus design, which permits working with subjects as close as 1.6' away, and it has a built-in lens hood to shield the front element and minimize lens flare and ghosting.
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Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Overview

Pairing an ultra-wide focal length with a bright maximum aperture, the Ultron 21mm f/1.8 from Voigtlander is a versatile lens designed for M-mount rangefinder cameras. Its expansive field of view is well-suited to architectural and interior subjects while the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions. One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to help reduce spherical aberrations in order to produce greater sharpness and clarity throughout the aperture range. The lens also features a manual focus design, which permits working with subjects as close as 1.6' away, and it has a built-in lens hood to shield the front element and minimize lens flare and ghosting.

Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
One aspherical is featured to control spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and clarity.
Manual focus design enables a minimum focusing distance of 1.6', and it is rangefinder coupled for accurate focusing to 2.3'.
Built-in, non-removable lens hood helps to prevent lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color fidelity when working in strongly lit conditions.

Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
21mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Leica M
Angle of View
91°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.6' / 50 cm
Optical Design
13 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
10
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.7 x 3.1" / 69 x 78.4 mm
Weight
14.5 oz / 412 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.17 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.25 x 4.5 x 4.4"

Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Reviews

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I bought this lens for use with Fujifilm XT-3. ...

I bought this lens for use with Fujifilm XT-3. Focus peaking is very hard to do unlike other lenses like Voigtlander 58 1.4. The distance scale seems off by 1 or 2 meters! For example, if I want to focus at 3 meters, I must set the distance on the lens at about 1.2 meters. Why is this happening? Could it be because of the adapter? I am using K&F Concept Leica M to Fuji X adapter.
Asked by: Andrey
Yes, the K&F Concept Leica M to Fuji X adapter, is causing the "distance Scale" on the Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Lens to be inaccurate.
Answered by: Leonard E
Date published: 2019-07-30

I had a 21mm voigtlander color skopar lens which ...

I had a 21mm voigtlander color skopar lens which when mounted on a m10 had bad purple color vignetting. Does this lens have the same or similar problems?
Asked by: David
The Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Lens has some lateral color fringes (secondary lateral chromatic aberration), visible if you look for this sort of thing when shot digitally, but otherwise it's invisible for normal use.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2021-07-27

Is the lens hood removable?

Is the lens hood removable?
Asked by: Shahril
No, the hood is permanently attached.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-10-15

I'm wondering whether this lens might be a good ...

I'm wondering whether this lens might be a good choice for my full-frame Pentax K-1? I realise I'd also need an M-adapter. Tnx!
Asked by: Robert
The Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Lens is a sharp manual lens. Note we do not carry a M mount lens to K mount camera.
Answered by: Rob K
Date published: 2023-04-16

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Would the B+W 58mm XS-Pro Digital ND Vario MRC nano Filter be suitable for mounting on this lens?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, the B+W 58mm XS-Pro Digital ND Vario MRC nano Filter would be compatible for use with the Voigtlander 21mm f/1.8 Ultron M-Mount Lens.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Is it coupled with the Leica M10 range finder?

Is it coupled with the Leica M10 range finder?
Asked by: Anonymous
Wrong answer above. The widest FOV of the built in VF is 28mm, but you could use that if you want, even though the image will show more than is indicated in the VF. You would need to use an external 21mm VF in order to be accurate, and the Ultron will be accurately coupled to it, subject to the parallax inherent in all rangefinders.
Answered by: William
Date published: 2020-02-16

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Hello,I live in Canada and I am interested in having this lens sent to me. I don't mind paying customs. Do you ship to Winnipeg, MB R3C1Y6 in Canada? What will shipping cost?
Asked by: Anonymous
B&H ships worldwide including to Canada. For shipping fee's, all you need to do is click on the shipping ICON and choose Canada as the destination.I calculated shipping to Winnipeg:Purolator Ground2-6 Business Days Delivery $13.20 Duties & Tax:$22.98GST:$57.45Brokerage:$1.56Disbursement:$2.41Security & Handling:$8.30Duties & Taxes Total $92.70
Answered by: Chuck C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Can you attach a screw on ND filter despite it ...

Can you attach a screw on ND filter despite it having a fixed hood?
Asked by: Brandon
Yes, the Voigtlander Ultron 21mm f/1.8 Lens will accept 58mm ND filter, as long as the front of the filter is not larger than the back. On our website under the specs tab we write the front diameter of most filters. The front should be 58mm like the back to make sure it will fit on this lens.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2024-07-01
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