Voigtlander Color Skopar 28nn F2.8 Aspherical Typell VM Instruction Manual

Voigtlander Color Skopar 28nn F2.8 Aspherical Typell VM

Specifications

• Product Name: COLOR-SKOPAR 28mm F2.8 Aspherical TypeII VM
• Focal Length: 28mm
• Maximum Aperture: F2.8
• Minimum Aperture: Not specified
• Lens Construction: Not specified
• Angle of View: Not specified
• Aperture Blades: Not specified
• Rangefinder Coupling: ~0.7m
• Minimum Focus: Not specified
• Filter Diameter: Not specified
• Maximum Diameter: Not specified
• Length: Not specified
• Weight: Not specified
• Mount: Not specified
• Supplied Accessory: Not specified

Product Usage Instructions

Tips for Lens Care and Safety

To protect the user and the lens from harm, follow these tips:

• Never look directly at the sun with the lens to avoid eye damage.
• Keep the lens, camera, and accessories out of reach of children.
• Store the lens away from direct sunlight and always use the lens cap to prevent fire hazards.
• Avoid touching the lens surface; use a commercial lens cleaner or appropriate cleaning cloth if dirty.

Description of Parts

• Lens Hood
• Filter Ring
• Aperture Ring
• Focusing Ring
• Distance Scale
• Depth of Field Ring
• Distance Index
• Mount
• Aperture Index
• Aperture Scale
• Depth of Field Scale
• Mount Index Mark

How to Attach/Detach the Lens

Refer to your camera’s manual for specific instructions on attaching/detaching the lens. When doing so, always hold the Depth of Field Ring to prevent damage to the lens barrel.

Rangefinder Coupling

The coupled focusing range of this lens is approximately 0.7m. However, the rangefinder coupling range may vary based on the camera’s mechanism.

Attaching Lens Hood

Screw the Lens Hood onto the front of the lens. Avoid using excessive force when unscrewing to prevent damage; gently press the rim towards the lens while turning.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use this lens with any camera?
  • A: The compatibility of the lens may vary depending on the camera model and mount. Refer to the camera’s manual for compatibility information.
• Q: How should I clean the lens?
  • A: To clean the lens, use a commercial lens cleaner or an appropriate lens cleaning cloth. Avoid touching the lens surface directly.
• Q: What should I do if the lens gets dusty?
  • A: Use a gentle air blower to remove dust particles before using a lens cleaner or cloth to clean the surface. Avoid using excessive force.

Product Information

Voigtländer VM-mount lenses cover the full frame format and are manually controlled lenses. The user manually sets the focus and aperture. They are designed to be used on both rangefinder film cameras and digital cameras with M-type lens mounts. They can also be used on mirrorless cameras with appropriate adapters.

Features of Voigtländer VM-mount lens

• VM-mount
• Full frame format
• Manual focus for precise focusing
• Full metallic construction

Tips for lens care and safety

These tips are to protect the user from injury or damaging the lens.

• WARNING
  • If the user ignores these warning signs and uses the equipment the wrong way serious injuries and even death might be the result.
• CAUTION
  • If the user ignores this caution sign it might result in injuries and damage the equipment.
• WARNING
  • Never look directly at the sun with a telephoto lens as it may this can damage your eyes.
• CAUTION
  • Keep the lens, camera and accessories out of reach of children.
• CAUTION
  • Store the lens away from direct sunlight and always store the lens with lens cap on. Failure to do so may create a fire hazard.

Never touch the lens surface. If it is dirty or dusty, use commercial lens cleaner or an appropriate lens cleaning cloth.

Description of Parts

1. Lens Hood
2. Filter Ring
3. Aperture Ring
4. Focusing Ring
5. Distance Scale
6. Depth of Field Ring
7. Distance Index
8. Mount
9. Aperture Index
10. Aperture Scale
11. Depth of Field Scale
12. Mount Index Mark

How to attach/detach the lens

Please refer to the instruction manual for your camera for how to attach/detach the lens. Please be sure to hold the Depth of Field Ring ⑥ when attaching/ detaching the lens. While attaching / detaching the lens holding other parts of the lens barrel may damage the lens.

Rangefinder coupling

Coupled focusing range of this lens is ∞ ~ 0.7m. However, the rangefinder coupling range will be different depending on the rangefinder mechanism of the camera used.

Attaching Filter

Screw the filter (Ø39mm) to the threads on the front of the lens.

Attaching Mount Adapter

This lens can be used with below mentioned Voigtländer accessories.

• VM-E Mount Adapter II
• VM-E Close Focus Adapter
• VM-X Close Focus Adapter
• VM-Z Close Focus Adapter

Attaching Lens Hood

Screw the Lens Hood ① to the front of the lens. If the hood is difficult to unscrew, do not unscrew it with too mouch force as this may warp the hood and damage may occur. Please only gently press the rim of the hood towards the lens when you turn it.

Specifications

Specifications and information is subject to change without notice.

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