Macro lens Voigtlander APO Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 for Sony E mount

The Voigtlander APO Lanthar 110 mm f/2.5 for Sony E mount is a medium-telephoto macro lens engineered for close-up photography and portrait work on Sony mirrorless cameras. With a 110 mm focal length and a bright f/2.5 maximum aperture, this lens provides a comfortable working distance for macro subjects while delivering shallow depth of field for selective focus. Apochromatic correction reduces longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration, producing images with improved color fidelity and high micro-contrast, suitable for detailed product shots, nature close-ups, and finely rendered portraits.

Advantages

The APO Lanthar optical design minimizes color fringing and ensures consistent sharpness from center to edge at close focusing distances. The f/2.5 aperture balances light-gathering ability and depth-of-field control, enabling faster shutter speeds and smoother background separation compared with smaller-aperture macro lenses. Built for Sony E-mount bodies, the lens combines manual focus precision with optical corrections that favor high-resolution sensors, delivering realistic colors and controlled aberrations for critical imaging work.

Suitable for

• Macro photography of small subjects such as insects, flowers, and jewelry
• Product and commercial close-up shots requiring accurate color and detail
• Portraits with shallow depth of field and subject-background separation
• Studio and field work on Sony mirrorless cameras

Key specifications

• Focal length: 110 mm (medium-telephoto)
• Maximum aperture: f/2.5
• Optical feature: apochromatic (APO) correction to reduce chromatic aberration
• Focus type: manual focus with precision focusing control
• Designed mount: Sony E mount for mirrorless camera compatibility
• Optimized for close-up and macro reproduction with comfortable working distance

How to use

Attach the lens to a Sony E-mount camera and use manual focus to set precise focus on your subject; for macro work, move the camera or the subject rather than relying on autofocus. Stop the lens down from f/2.5 when increased depth of field is required, or use the maximum aperture for selective focus and background blur. When shooting small subjects, consider using a stable support such as a tripod and use live view or focus magnification to confirm critical sharpness. Metering and exposure can be managed from the camera body; increase shutter speed or ISO as needed to avoid motion blur.

Usage recommendations

For best macro results, pair this lens with controlled lighting and a stable support. Use focus peaking or magnified live view on Sony cameras to achieve accurate focus at close distances. When precise color fidelity is required, shoot in RAW and apply minimal chromatic adjustments since the apochromatic design already reduces color fringing.