
Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II
- Focal length
- 28 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 230 g
- Filter diameter
- 39 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 50 cm
- Length
- 36 mm
At a Glance
At 28 mm, this wide-angle prime for Leica M-mount on full frame opens up to f/2. That allows shorter shutter times in low light and a shallower depth of field. The lens weighs 230 g, has rangefinder coupling and is focused manually. It suits landscapes, reportage and night sky photography.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Night sky
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 230 g (0.51 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 39 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 50 cm (19.69 in)
- Length
- 36 mm (1.42 in)
- Diameter
- 51.4 mm (2.02 in)
Manufacturer data: voigtlaender.de, cosina.co.jp
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II fit?
The Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
Leica M-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.
Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II | Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) | Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Weight | 230 g | 275 g | 270 g | 265 g |
| Filter diameter | 39 mm | 46 mm | 46 mm | 49 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 50 cm | 40 cm | 70 cm | 50 cm |
| Length | 36 mm | 55 mm | 41 mm | 50 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II: FAQ
Does the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II have autofocus?
No, the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II have image stabilization?
No, the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II weigh?
The Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II weighs 230 g. It is 36 mm long with a diameter of 51.4 mm.
What filter size does the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II use?
The Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II takes 39 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
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