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Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic VM Lens for Leica M
Product Code: 9249957M
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The manual focus Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic VM Lens for Leica M helps you to achieve unique painterly images in a classic style which have uncorrected coma and spherical aberrations.
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We Love
- Robust, high quality all-metal lens design which complements Leica Rangefinders perfectly
- Manual-only focusing for engaging experience coupled with unique looking results
- Natural resulting images reflect a more classic appearance from uncorrected coma and spherical aberrations
- Manual focusing only creates an engaging experience together with excellent results
- Bright aperture excels in low light when seeking the perfect moment to capture
Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic VM Lens for Leica M Summary
The new Voigtländer Heliar Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM is the latest addition to their extensive Leica M Mount lens line-up. Designed to accommodate a wide range of subjects, this standard lens is specifically for full-frame VM mount cameras.
This 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic lens has been designed to create a classically styled image at wide open apertures by intentionally not correcting for certain optical aberrations. This image effect is painterly and subtle compared to images created with modern lenses. The look is often strived for by photographers when creating cinematic or nostalgic styled images with a less clinical feel.
By leaving both coma and spherical aberrations uncorrected, Voigtländer has created a genuine classic image rendering rather than images created with digital post-processing. Not every subject demands maximum sharpness and saturation, some require and deserve a more delicate touch. This unique Heliar look cannot be obtained with modern lenses that over correct all optical aberrations.
Key Features
- Heliar-type optical design with a large f/1.5 aperture
- Classic image style characterised by residual aberrations
- Metal lens barrel design with high rigidity and durability
- Manual focus-only for accurate focusing operation
- High-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.5m
- Bayonet VM Mount with full-frame image circle for Leica M-Mount cameras
Optional accessories
- Hoya 49mm Ultra Pro UV Filter - remove unwanted effects from UV light whilst protecting the front element
- Hoya 49mm Ultra Pro Circular Polariser Filter - this filter reduces the effects of reflections and glare
Voigtländer Heliar Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM Lens Specifications
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Focal Length |
50mm |
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Aperture Range |
f1.5 - f16 |
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Elements / Groups |
6 / 3 |
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Angle of View |
45.9° |
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Focusing Range |
0.7m - ∞ |
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Lens Type |
Standard |
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Lens Coverage |
Full Frame / 35mm |
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Lens Focus Mechanism |
Manual |
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Adaptor Ring / Lens Filter Thread |
49mm |
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Compatible Lens Hood |
Included |
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Lens Colour |
Black |
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Dimensions |
56.8mm x 41.9mm |
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Lens Weight |
255g |
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| Autofocus: N/A |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): N/A |
| Length (mm): N/A |
| Weight (g): N/A |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: N/A |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 50 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 50 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): N/A |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 50 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: N/A |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
Whether you shoot portraits, street photography or simply want a general purpose prime lens for your Rangefinder, the Voigtländer 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic VM could be the perfect choice. The idea behind the Heliar Classic is to help artists create a natural image with uncorrected aberrations, resulting in photographs which are hard to come by in a digital age. That’s not to say you can’t achieve a high level of sharpness which you can as the lens is manual focus-only as all Voigtländer options are, so you can get pin sharp results. It’s more about saturation, coma and spherical aberrations which have been left in to create a unique look and feel.
The lens suits the high quality nature of Leica M cameras with its all-metal barrel design and includes a high-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism. The bright aperture helps with depth of field and to create smooth out of focus background blur, adding to the overall effect. If you love an engaging experience with artistic, almost painterly results look no further than this 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic VM.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
