Lens · prime
Voigtländer Color-Skopar 21mm f/4 P
Cosina · Discontinued November 2025
Discontinued35mm
Voigtländer Color-Skopar 21mm f/4 P: 8 elements in 6 groups, 10 aperture blades, 0.5m minimum focus, 39mm filter thread, 136g.
- Focal length
- 21mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Mount
- Leica M
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 6
Known for
- Architecture
- Landscapes
- Travel
Considerations
- Slow aperture
- Needs external viewfinder
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)5, level 5 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control4, level 4 of 5
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Rangefinder coupling needs checking
- Focus mechanics
Buying guide
Check rangefinder coupling accuracy on your body and the smoothness of the focus helicoid.
Specifications
| Mount | Leica M |
| Focal Length | 21mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 |
| Min Focus | 0.5m |
| Filter Size | 39mm |
| Weight | 136g |
Optical design
| Formula | Biogon |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £450 - £600
- Mint
- ~£700
Indicative, no dated source.