Voigtlander's APO-corrected 50mm for Nikon Z — manual focus f/2 with apochromatic precision.
The Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Z is a manual-focus standard prime for Nikon Z-mount, providing apochromatic correction at f/2. Electronic contacts enable EXIF data and focus confirmation communication, but there is no autofocus motor — the lens is manual focus only. Ten elements in 8 groups with double-sided aspherical elements and floating design. Twelve aperture blades. 52mm filter thread. At 347g. 0.45m MFD.
Ten elements in 8 groups (2 double-sided aspherical; floating element design). Twelve aperture blades for smooth circular bokeh. The 52mm filter thread. At 347g the lens is moderate. Minimum focus distance of 0.45m. Manual focus only — electronic contacts for EXIF recording and in-body focus confirmation display; no AF motor. f/2 maximum aperture. Full-frame coverage.
The Apo-Lanthar designation indicates apochromatic correction: all three primary chromatic aberrations corrected at the image plane for minimal colour fringing at all apertures and subject distances. The floating element design maintains this correction across the full focus range from 0.45m to infinity. Manual focus with IBIS cooperation (via electronic contacts) enables stabilised manual focus shooting on Z bodies.
On the used market the Voigtlander Apo-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Z is available at premium Nikon Z manual prime pricing. Condition checks: manual focus helicoid smoothness, 52mm front element for marks, electronic contact function. Manual focus only — no AF motor. Compatible with all Nikon Z-mount full-frame and APS-C DX bodies.