Voigtlander APO Lanthar 35 mm f/2.0 lens for Sony E mount

The Voigtlander APO Lanthar 35 mm f/2.0 for Sony E mount is a compact prime lens offering a classic wide-normal focal length suitable for everyday and documentary work. Engineered as an apochromatic (APO) optic, this lens minimises chromatic aberration to deliver improved color fidelity and high sharpness across the frame even at its maximum aperture of f/2.0. Its design emphasises optical performance for stills and video on Sony mirrorless bodies while retaining a form factor appropriate for street, travel and environmental portrait photography.

Advantages

The APO correction reduces lateral and longitudinal chromatic aberration, producing cleaner edges and more accurate color rendering across the image field. A bright f/2.0 maximum aperture provides subject separation and low-light capability while maintaining compact dimensions for comfortable handheld use. The optical formula is optimised for consistent sharpness from centre to corner and for controlled coma and spherical aberration, supporting both high-resolution sensors and video capture.

Suitable for

• Street and documentary photography
• Environmental and candid portraiture
• Travel and everyday walkaround use
• Video recording on Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras
• Low-light and available-light shooting

Key specifications

• Focal length: 35 mm (wide-normal perspective)
• Maximum aperture: f/2.0
• Lens mount: Sony E mount (full compatibility with Sony mirrorless bodies)
• Optical design: apochromatic correction to minimise chromatic aberration
• Suitable for full-frame and APS-C sensor formats (field of view differs on APS-C)
• Compact, lightweight construction for handheld use and travel
• Aperture control: manual aperture ring for direct exposure adjustment

How to use

Attach the lens to a Sony E-mount camera body by aligning the mount marks and rotating until it locks. Use the manual aperture ring to set the desired f-stop and focus using the focus ring; the lens is intended for manual focusing for precise control. For low-light conditions use wider apertures (f/2.0–f/4) and adjust ISO or shutter speed as required. When shooting handheld, select shutter speeds that compensate for camera shake or use in-body stabilization if available on the camera body.

Usage recommendations

For best image quality, stop down one to two stops from maximum aperture when you need increased depth of field and edge-to-edge sharpness. When shooting high-contrast scenes, check for residual color fringing at extreme edges and correct in raw processing if necessary. Use the lens as a lightweight, high-quality option for documentary and street workflows where accurate color and detail are priorities.