Vintage Lenses
    M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM)
    Prime
    35mm rangefinder

    Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8

    4.0
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 4.0
    Mechanical: 4.0
    Value: 4.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/2.8-22
    Mount
    M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM)
    Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 is a manual focus prime lens for 35mm rangefinder cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 2 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 purchase historyTrending up +2.5%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices are firming up around 2.5% per month across 14 months of tracked sales — fair value today, not a guaranteed investment.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $413.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $523.50
    All-time low
    $24.00
    Latest sale
    $38.00

    Best deals

    358 of 715 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $413.00 fair value.

    • Jun 1, 2024$24.00$-389.00 / typical
    • Jun 1, 2024$25.00$-388.00 / typical
    • Dec 7, 2024$25.00$-388.00 / typical
    • Feb 28, 2025$25.00$-388.00 / typical
    • Dec 7, 2024$27.00$-386.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/2.8-22
    Min Focus Distancem
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Threadmm
    MountM39 Leica screw-mount (LSM)
    Format35mm rangefinder

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    Reviews

    Francisco Hernandez4.0/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8?

    Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.8/22, for the M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM) mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format.

    What mount is the Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 compatible with?

    Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 uses a M39 Leica screw-mount (LSM) mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.

    How much does the Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 typically sells for around $24.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 a good lens?

    Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8 has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Voigtlander Lanthar 50mm f/2.8?

    Similar lenses include Braun Color Ultralit 50mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 50mm f/2, Chiyoda Kogaku Super Rokkor 50mm f/1.8.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.0
    Optical4.0/5
    Mechanical4.0/5
    Value4.0/5
    Bokeh4.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 1 reviewer

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