The black 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Type II Aspherical Lens for Leica M cameras from Voigtlander offers a compact and lightweight design for rangefinders that don't compromise on performance. Its wide angle of view, f/2.8 aperture, and manual focus make it versatile and easy to handle, blending seamlessly with the shooting style of rangefinder cameras.

Full-Frame | f/2.8 to f/22    Compact and Lightweight Prime Lens    Manual Focus    All-Metal Lens Barrel

A rotating helicoid system and brass exterior matches the classic feel of many rangefinders

All-metal barrel and aluminum exterior for durability

Eight elements in five groups with 10 aperture blades

Minimum Focusing Distance: 19.7"

Optimized for digital and film rangefinders

Works with mirrorless digital camera adapters also from Voigtlander (available separately)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this lens work with the all of voigtlander range finder cameras that you guys carry? I noticed that this lens is an M mount and the Voigtlander Bessa-R2A says it's a VM mount

A: VM and M is the same mount. And cameras that can take VM or M take the same mount lenses. VM is just Voigtlanders name for an M mount.This is the Voigtlander cameras we have that use an M mount lens.http://bhpho.to/1jWCYlo

Q: 2. I've received a answer on if this was comparable with the canon p but looks like this isn't the screw mount. Do you know if the screw mount version would work on that?

A: Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/2.5 P II Lens it is not compatible with Canon P analog cameras. The lens has a Leica M-mount bayonet while the camera has a Leica M39 male screw mount to connect your lenses. The 39mm is in reference to this lens front thread female accessory to attach filters in front of the lens.

Q: 3. How does this lens perform adapted to Nikon Z?

A: Using a Leica-M to Nikon-Z mount adapter, you shouldn't have any issues. Depending on the adapter, focus might not work at infinity (i.e. with a close-focus adapter), so please consider the adapter you pick as integral to the lens' overall functionality.

Q: 4. Lens hood?

A: Yes. It comes with a tiny filter. This can be removed to attach a filter then reattached. I have a B+W 39 mm filter with the hood attached. It really is minuscule and I have not seen any difference in photos taken in similar light on or off.

Q: 5. When was this VM mount version first made?

A: The PII version of this lens came out in 2004. if you go to the Camera Quest site which specializes in Voigtlander you can learn more about it. I enjoy it, it is small and gives quite good images. I also had owned a 35 1.7 Ultron. it is a much newer lens design that is much more technically corrected, but in my opinon does not give as contrasty images. I sold it.I use my 35 CS on both my Sony digital and Leica film cameras.

Q: 6. Can I use it with L-Mount cameras like Panasonic S1?

A: With an adapter yes. This is an M-mount lens.

Q: 7. Can I use it with my Leitz Minolta CL?

A: Yes, the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/2.5 P II Lens will work with the Leitz Minolta CL.

Q: 8. How long is the focus throw on this lens?

A: The focus throw on the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar SLIIs Lens for Nikon is 180 degrees.

Q: 9. Does it come in silver color?

A: The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/2.5 P II Lens is only made in black.

Q: 10. what adapter do I need to use this on a Sony a711? What would the total length? Would it still be relatively compact with a adapter added?thanks

A: I use a metabones Leica m-e mount adaptor. It adds about a 1/4 inch to the width.