Lens · prime
Voigtländer Ultron Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical
Cosina · Current production
In production35mm
Voigtländer Ultron Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical: 10 elements in 7 groups, 10 aperture blades, 0.5m minimum focus, 39mm filter thread, 230g.
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Leica M
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
Known for
- Street photography
- Interiors
- Photojournalism
Considerations
- External viewfinder helpful
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance4, level 4 of 5
CA control4, level 4 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control3, level 3 of 5
Bokeh: Well-corrected, pleasant
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 | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 |
| Min Focus | 0.5m |
| Filter Size | 39mm |
| Weight | 230g |
Optical design
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £500 - £700
- Mint
- ~£800
Indicative, no dated source.