Used Voigtlander Macro APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL for Sale — From £589

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Voigtlander's DSLR-era macro APO-Lanthar — the 125mm f/2.5 with apochromatic precision for Nikon F.

The Voigtlander Macro APO-Lanthar 125mm f/2.5 SL is a premium macro prime for Nikon F mount featuring Voigtlander's highest optical tier — full apochromatic correction. The SL designation indicates a long back-focus design compatible with SLR cameras. At 125mm, it provides slightly more working distance than standard 105mm macros.

Optical performance is outstanding. The APO-Lanthar correction virtually eliminates chromatic aberration — one of the most significant optical achievements in any macro lens. Sharpness is exceptional at both macro and portrait distances. The f/2.5 aperture provides good depth of field control for portraiture. A reference-class macro and portrait lens.

Nikon F mount, manual focus only — no autofocus. Filter thread is 52mm — compact. Weight is approximately 586 grams. Build quality is outstanding with precision Cosina engineering. The SL design provides sufficient back-focus for SLR mirror clearance. No electronic communication — fully manual operation. 1:2.5 macro magnification native.

Available on the used market at moderate prices — less expensive than the Sony FE version. Check smooth focus ring and clean optics. An extraordinary macro lens with reference-class chromatic correction. The manual focus and lack of electronics limit convenience but the optical quality is genuinely in a class of its own. Adapts to mirrorless via F-mount adapter.