Voigtlander Heliar 50mm f/3.5 Lens

Paying homage to the classic designs of some of Voigtlander ‘s earliest lenses, the Heliar 50mm f/3.5 is a unique normal-length prime intended to provide a vintage image quality, complete with rich color saturation and high sharpness. Compatible with 35mm film and full-frame M-mount rangefinder cameras, this lens uses a traditional Heliar optical design and features a durable all-metal exterior with an engraving of the five-elements-in-three-groups optical layout. Smooth manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 2.3’ away, and a de-clicked manual aperture ring permits making smooth, silent aperture transitions to benefit both stills and video applications. Additionally, a 10-blade diaphragm is featured to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality.

Normal-length 50mm f/3.5 prime lens is compatible with full-frame digital and 35mm film M-mount rangefinder cameras. Simple five elements, three groups Heliar optical design is used to offer a classic image quality with strong color reproduction and fine sharpness. Exterior of the lens is designed to match some of the earliest Voigtlander lenses from the 19th century, and features an all-metal build for durability as well as an engraved rendition of the Heliar design. Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3′ away, and the lens will couple to rangefinder mechanisms for focusing accuracy. De-clicked manual aperture ring permits smooth, seamless aperture adjustments, and a 10-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. A screw-in type lens hood is included to protect the front element from stray light while shooting, and a dedicated metal front lens cap is also provided to guard the lens while not in use. Focal Length 50mm Aperture f/3.5 to f/22 Camera Mount Type Voigtlander VM bayonet; compatible with all M-mount cameras and adapters Angle of View 46 ° Minimum Focus Distance 2.3′ / 70 cm Optical Design 5 elements in 3 groups Focus Manual Diaphragm Blades 10 Filter Thread 27 mm Dimensions 2.0 x 1.7″ / 52.0 x 43.2 mm Weight 7.4 oz / 209 g