APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical (Sony E) Rental in Japan

Product Summary:

Achieve world-class optical precision with the APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical, a standard manual focus lens for your Sony E-mount camera while traveling in Japan. This lens is renowned for its apochromatic correction, delivering images with outstanding color fidelity, contrast, and high resolution.

With a fast F2 aperture, classic 50mm focal length, and a lightweight body (364g), this lens is perfect for discerning photographers who appreciate the tactile experience of manual focusing and demand the highest image quality for portraits, street scenes, and fine details.

Quick Highlights:

• Apochromatic (APO) optical design for extremely high color accuracy and resolution.
• Classic 50mm focal length with a fast F2 maximum aperture.
• Manual Focus (MF) lens for precise control and a tactile shooting experience.
• Extremely compact and lightweight for travel (364g).
• 12 aperture blades create beautiful, smooth bokeh effects.
• Features an aperture click switching mechanism (de-click) for video use.

Product Details / Description:

The APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 is engineered to be a reference-grade standard lens, delivering prime performance in an incredibly compact package. For tourists in Japan, this lens offers the opportunity to capture the country’s vibrant colors, detailed architecture, and atmospheric scenes with unparalleled clinical precision.

About the Product

The optical formula comprises 10 elements in 8 groups and utilizes an apochromatic design, which virtually eliminates color fringing and chromatic aberrations—a common issue in high-resolution lenses. This results in images with exceptional clarity and superb rendering of fine details.

Despite being manual focus, the lens is equipped with electronic contacts to communicate crucial EXIF data and support the 5-axis image stabilization system found in modern Sony camera bodies. The 12-blade circular aperture maintains a round opening even when stopped down, ensuring that light sources and out-of-focus areas (bokeh) are beautifully rendered. The aperture click switching mechanism allows for quick toggling between a precise click-stop action for stills and a smooth, continuous operation for video.

Key Features

• Apochromatic correction ensures peak image quality and color reproduction.
• Compact dimensions (61.3mm length) and very light mass (364g).
• Supports camera body 5-axis image stabilization and EXIF data transmission.
• Close minimum focusing distance of 0.45m.
• Manual focus operation with robust, high-quality metal construction.

Technical Specifications

What’s in the box (Included Items):

• APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical (Sony E) Lens
• Lens Hood
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Protection Filter
• Padded Carrying Case

Where This Product Can Be Used:

• High-resolution portraits and environmental candids with sharp subjects.
• Detailed street photography and classic documentary shooting.
• Capturing the precise color and texture of architecture and cultural sites.
• Low-light photography where the F2 aperture is advantageous.
• Video production requiring silent, precise manual focus pulls.

Why Tourists Rent From Us

• English-speaking customer support for easy communication.
• Accept foreign credit cards for convenient booking.
• No Japanese phone number required for account setup.
• Offer hotel and Airbnb delivery across Japan.
• Easy return process tailored for travelers.

Book with Jasumo:

If you are ready to rent this product, you can contact us with the Product Name, the Rental start date and end date, your delivery Location, and other important details you want to share. After we get a request from you, our team will start communicating with you as soon as possible.

Faqs:

What does “APO-LANTHAR” mean, and how does it improve my photos?

APO-LANTHAR is a designation for lenses with an apochromatic design. It means the lens elements are designed to bring red, green, and blue light waves into focus at the same point. This results in virtually zero chromatic aberration (color fringing), delivering superior contrast and resolution, especially in high-contrast scenes.

Is the F2 aperture fast enough for low-light photography in Japan?

Yes. F2 is a fast aperture that allows twice the light of an F2.8 lens. When combined with modern Sony mirrorless cameras and their excellent high-ISO performance and in-body stabilization, F2 is highly effective for shooting handheld in low-light environments like night streets, indoor markets, or dimly lit restaurants.

How easy is it to manually focus on this lens with a Sony camera?

Sony mirrorless cameras offer advanced manual focus aids like Focus Peaking (which highlights the sharp edges in focus) and Focus Magnification (zooming in the viewfinder). These tools make achieving critical focus with the APO-LANTHAR’s precise focus ring fast and accurate.

What is the benefit of having a 12-blade aperture?

A 12-blade aperture ensures that the bokeh (out-of-focus background) is beautifully rendered. The high number of blades keeps the aperture opening circular even when stopped down (e.g., to F4 or F5.6), resulting in smoother, more appealing background blur and perfectly round highlights.

How does the aperture click switching mechanism help when shooting video?

The click switching mechanism allows you to deactivate the click stops on the aperture ring. This enables you to smoothly and silently adjust the aperture while recording video, preventing distracting noise from the clicks and ensuring a seamless, professional change in exposure.