Title photo: Johannes Morsbach
Voigtländer presents the new COLOR SKOPAR 18 mm F2.8 aspherical X-Mount, a wide-angle lens with manual focus that was developed specifically for the APS-C image format and harmonizes perfectly with the image sensor of the Fujifilm X camera system.
By integrating electronic contacts, the lens ensures reliable communication between the lens and the camera body. It impresses with outstanding optical performance, based on a double-sided aspherical lens and atypical partial dispersion glass. Despite its high-quality optics, the lens remains extremely compact and has a pancake-style design with an overall length of just 23.5 mm from the bayonet mount.
The COLOR SKOPAR 18 mm F2.8 aspherical X-Mount offers an angle of view equivalent to 28 mm in full-frame format, establishing itself as a popular standard for wide-angle lenses. This makes it ideal for snapshots and versatile photo opportunities. The narrow close-up limit of just 17 cm also opens up exciting perspectives and allows the photographer a high degree of creative freedom. The focus ring of the lens is provided with a bump that enables simple and precise control. The approximate focus point can be set effortlessly without having to look at the distance scale, making it easier to focus quickly.
With aperture blades consisting of 10 elements and 1/3-stop clicks, the lens also creates a beautiful bokeh. The new Voigtländer COLOR SKOPAR 18 mm F2.8 aspherical X-Mount is an ideal addition for photographers who value high-quality optics, compact design and precise manual control.
It is available in black and silver. The recommended retail price is 599 euros and the scope of delivery includes a screw-on lens hood (for both color variants in black).
Technical specifications
Price: 599.- EUR
Item no.: 118 789 (silver)
Item no.: 118 790 (black)
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Focal length |
18 mm |
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Mount |
X-Mount |
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Light intensity |
1:2.8 |
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Smallest aperture |
F 22 |
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Optical construction |
7 elements in 5 groups |
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Angle of view |
75.4° |
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Aperture blades |
10 |
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Minimum distance |
17 cm |
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Filter size |
Ø 43 mm |
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Maximum diameter |
59.3 mm |
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Length |
23.5 mm |
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Weight |
115 g |
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Color |
black, silver |
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Accessories included |
Lens cap, rear cap, lens hood |
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EAN |
4002451006484 (silver) |
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4002451006491 (black) |
All information as of January 2024, subject to change!
Important notes regarding data communication
There are limitations in connection with different camera models.
Transfer of EXIF data possible *1 *2
Focus magnifier (focus peaking) possible
Distance display possible
Image stabilization possible on all models with image stabilization function
Parallax compensation only possible with X-Pro3 Body Communication compatible models and firmware *2 *3
X-H2s V3.01 or higher
X-H2 V1.21 or higher
X-Pro3 V1.23 or higher
X-T5 V1.03 or higher
X-S10 V2.10 or higher
X-S20 V1.13 oder höher
X-H1 V2.13 or higher
X-T4 V1.25 or higher
X-T3 V4.12 or higher
X-T2 V4.40 or higher *4
X-T30 V1.41 or higher
X-T30 II V1.00 or higher
X-E4 V1.04 or higher Please check the current support status on the Cosina website.
*1 This product is equipped with electronic contacts, but there are limitations. Check the above list of communication-compatible models. *2 It is recommended to change the depth of field display in the housing settings to the film standard (the same value as the depth scale engraved on the product). *3 If the firmware of the housing is lower than the specified value, the performance may not be displayed or some functions may be limited, so please use the latest firmware. *4 When using with the X-T2, it is possible to display the f-number by changing the aperture value display from TNo to FNo in the settings. *5 When using with a model that does not support electronic communication, change the housing setting [Auslösen ohne Objektiv] to “allow”.
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