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Voigtländer Zoomar 36–82mm
Voigtländer Zoomar 36mm–82mm
- Voigtländer Zoomar 36mm–82mm T3.1
Voigtländer Zoomar 36mm–82mm
Zoom - Spherical - Full Frame
- 36-82mm
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The Voigtländer Zoomar 36-82mm is a specialty cine zoom with a distinctive retro aesthetic, reflecting its origin as the world’s first production zoom lens for still photography. Introduced in 1959, it was originally made for Voigtländer’s Bessamatic SLR, and has since been adapted and rehoused for cinema. It covers the moderate wide-to-telephoto range and is compatible with full frame sensors. Rehoused for modern cinema use by GL Optics, the Zoomar provides zoom flexibility with distinctive character that is vintage through and through – classic, imperfect, analog rendering. Available for rental or sub-rental at Cine Visuals.
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36-82mm (1 Zoom)
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Voigtländer Zoomar 36mm–82mm
Image Fidelity & Focus
The Voigtländer Zoomar produces low-to-moderate contrast, gentle sharpness with noticeable edge softness, and warm tonality. Focus falloff is smooth, producing pleasing separation at mid-range focal lengths and giving images a soft, nostalgic depth. Chromatic aberrations are visible, especially at the longer end, but add to the vintage aesthetic.
Handling & Adaptability
In its original form, the Zoomar was heavy and mechanically complex, even for its time. Modern cine rehousing by GL Optics gives it PL mounts, geared rings, and more reliable mechanics, though quirks remain.
Flare & Bokeh
Flare is abundant and expressive, with blooming highlights, and can fill the frame with veiling glow under strong backlight. Bokeh is uniquely textured – swirly and dreamlike, particularly at 82mm.
Image Circle
The Voigtländer Zoomar covers Full Frame sensors.
Cinematic Heritage
Designed by Dr. Frank Back, the Zoomar was groundbreaking in introducing variable focal lengths to mainstream photography. While not initially intended for cinema, it paved the way for the development of zooms in motion pictures.
Technical Specs Table
T-Stop
Type
Format
Front Diameter
Lens Mount
Metadata
Close Focus (ft)
Close Focus (m)
Weight (lbs)
Weight (kg)
Length (in)
Length (mm)
Iris Blades
Image Circle
Front Filter
Rear Filter
Horizontal Angle of View (Full Frame)
Horizontal Angle of View (S35)
Focus Rotation
T3.1
Spherical
Full Frame LF/VV
136 mm
PL
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2'9"
0.84 m
8.30 lbs
3.76 kg
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