Lens Voigtlander APO Lanthar II 35 mm f/2.0 for Nikon Z - wide-angle prime lens, f/2 aperture

The Voigtlander APO Lanthar II 35 mm f/2.0 for Nikon Z is a wide-angle prime lens with a fast f/2.0 maximum aperture designed for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. With a classic 35 mm focal length, this lens is intended to deliver high resolution and controlled colour rendition across the frame. The APO optical correction reduces longitudinal chromatic aberration, providing improved sharpness and cleaner colour transitions for landscapes, street scenes and environmental portraits.

Advantages

The lens combines a compact, lightweight design with an f/2.0 aperture that enables low-light shooting and moderate background separation. APO correction reduces chromatic aberration and improves micro-contrast, supporting finely detailed rendering and accurate colour fidelity. Mechanical build quality and a manual focus control ring provide precise focusing action suitable for deliberate composition and critical work.

Suitable for

• Street and documentary photography where a natural wide-angle perspective is needed
• Landscape and urban scenes that benefit from high resolution and controlled colour
• Environmental portraits that require subject context with subject separation
• Low-light situations where the f/2.0 aperture helps maintain usable shutter speeds

Key specifications

• Focal length: 35 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.0
• Lens type: wide-angle prime
• Mount: Nikon Z mount (designed for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras)
• Optical design feature: apochromatic (APO) correction to reduce chromatic aberration
• Focus: manual focus control
• Typical uses: street, documentary, landscape, environmental portraiture

How to use

Attach the lens to a compatible Nikon Z camera body and secure the mount. Use the camera viewfinder or rear screen to compose at the 35 mm field of view; adjust exposure settings to suit ambient light and desired depth of field. Operate the manual focus ring to obtain precise focus on the intended subject; focus peaking or magnification in camera can assist critical focusing. Stop down the aperture from f/2.0 as needed to extend depth of field and increase sharpness across the frame.

Usage recommendations

For best results, combine the lens with in-camera focus aids (focus peaking, magnified live view) when working at wide apertures. Use apertures around f/4–f/8 for maximum edge-to-edge sharpness in landscape and architectural shots. Consider using a lens hood to reduce stray light and maintain contrast in backlit conditions.