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    Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5

    4.5
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 3.4
    Focal Length
    125mm
    Aperture
    f/2.5-22
    Mount
    C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    Weight
    690g
    Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    Weights 690 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. With a lens filter diameter of 58 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. 88 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.

    Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 purchase historyTrending down 2.2%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 2.2% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $687.50.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $687.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $975.50
    All-time low
    $563.00
    Latest sale
    $974.00

    Best deals

    32 of 63 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $687.50 fair value.

    • Apr 10, 2025$563.00$-124.50 / typical
    • Apr 10, 2025$581.00$-106.50 / typical
    • Apr 10, 2025$590.00$-97.50 / typical
    • Apr 10, 2025$602.00$-85.50 / typical
    • Feb 9, 2025$620.00$-67.50 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length125mm
    Aperturef/2.5-22
    Min Focus Distance0.19m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight690g
    Length88mm
    Filter Thread58mm
    MountC/Y (contax/yashica), Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Tom Fournier4.5/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5?

    Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 is a camera lens with 125mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.5/22, for the C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 690g.

    What mount is the Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 compatible with?

    Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 uses a C/Y (contax/yashica), Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta MC, Minolta MD, Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 typically sells for around $563.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 a good lens?

    Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5 has a community rating of 4.5/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Voigtlnder Macro APO-Lanthar SL 125mm f/2.5?

    Similar lenses include Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM, Canon TS-E 135mm f/4 L Macro, Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-PF 135mm f/2.8 v.1.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.5
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value3.4/5
    Bokeh5.0/5
    Usability4.3/5
    Based on 8 reviewers

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