APO-LANTHAR
35mm F2 Aspherical VM
INSTRUCTION MANUALCOSINA CO., LTD.

Mar 2021, Ver 1.0

Voigtländer VM-mount lenses cover full frame format and are manuallycontrolled lenses. The user sets the focus and aperture. They are designed
to be used on both rangefinder film cameras and digital cameras withM-type lens mount. They can also be used on mirrorless cameras with theappropriate adapters*.

Features of Voigtländer VM-mount lens
■ VM-mount■ Full frame format■ Smooth focus for precise focusing■ All metal construction* This lens can be attached to Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount, and Nikon Z mount digital cameras via
our mount adapter, but since it is optimized for M mount camera sensors, it cannot demonstrate its
original optical performance with those cameras.

Tips for lens care and safety
These tips are to protect the user from injury or damaging the lens.

WARNING

If the user ignores this warning sign and uses the equipment
the wrong way serious injuries and even death might be theresult.

CAUTION

If the user ignores this caution sign it might result in injuries
and damage the equipment.

WARNING

Never look directly at the sun with a telephoto lens as it may
this can damage your eyes.

CAUTION

Keep the lens, camera and accessories out of reach ofchildren.

CAUTIONStore the lens away from direct sunlight and always store
the lens with lens-cap on. Failure to do so may create a fire
hazard.

Never touch the lens surface. In case it is dirty or dusty use commercial lenscleaner or appropriate lens cleaning cloth.

Description of Parts① Filter Ring
② Aperture Ring
③ Focus Ring
④ Distance Scale⑤ Depth of Field Ring
⑥ Distance Index⑦ Mount⑧ Aperture Index⑨ Aperture Scale⑩ Depth of Field Scale⑪ Mount Index①②⑧⑨③④⑤⑥⑦⑩⑪

● How to attach/detach the lensPlease refer to the instruction manual for your camera for how to attach/detachthe lens. Please hold the Depth of Field Ring ⑤ to attach/detach the lens. To
attach/detach the lens while holding other parts of the lens barrel can damage
the lens.

● Rangefinder coupling

Coupled focusing range of this lens is ∞ ~ 0.7m. However, rangefinder coupling
range will be different depending on the rangefinder mechanism of the cameraused.

● Attaching Filter

Screw the filter (Ø49mm) to the front of the lens.

● Attaching Mount Adapter

This lens can be used with below mentioned Voigtländer accessories.
VM-E Mount Adapter II		VM-E Close Focus Adapter
VM-X Close Focus Adapter
VM-Z Close Focus Adapter* This lens can be attached to Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount, and Nikon Z mount digital cameras via
our mount adapter, but since it is optimized for M mount camera sensors, it cannot demonstrate its
original optical performance with those cameras.

● Optional Lens Hood LH-13

Optional Lens Hood LH-13 are available to be purchased separately.
Please ask your dealer for details.

● Attachment and Removal of optional Lens HoodTo attach, line-up the white mark on the Lens Hoodwith Aperture Index ⑧ on the lens and turn the Lens
Hood clockwise while pushing it toward the lens.
To remove, push the Lens Hood toward the lens andturn it counterclockwise.

● Specifications
Product Name
Focal Length
Maximum Aperture
Minimum Aperture
Lens Construction

APO-LANTHAR 35mm F2 Aspherical
35mmF2F169 groups 11 elements

Angle of View
Aperture Blade
Rangefinder Coupling
Minimum Focus
FilterMaximum Diameter
Length63.6°
12∞ ~ 0.7m
0.5m
Ø49mm
Approx. Ø55.6mm
Approx. 58.1mm

WeightMount
Supplied Accessory

304g
VM-mount
Front Cap, Rear Cap* This lens can be attached to Sony E mount, Fujifilm X mount, and Nikon Z mount digital cameras via
our mount adapter, but since it is optimized for M mount camera sensors, it cannot demonstrate its
original optical performance with those cameras.
* Specification and information is subject to change without prior notice.