There are many fantastic 50mm lenses available to rangefinder enthusiasts and Leica M system shooters. So what makes one stand out? Is it rendering? Size? Sharpness? Portability? Joy of use? Color reproduction? Price to performance? Well, what if I told you that one lens brings so many of these factors to the table that it deserves to be in the discussion for Best 50mm lens ever made? The Voigtländer 50 mm f/2 APO Lanthar lens in M mount is just such a lens. Released in 2020 to some fanfare, It remains one of those rare lenses that should be considered for anyone who's serious about taking their photography to the next level, particularly while keeping the budget respectable.
