Pricing announced for the Voigtlander HELIAR Vintage Line 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M mount

• 8 years ago
• Categories: Leica Lenses
• Tags: Voigtländer, Voigtlander HELIAR Vintage Line 50mm f/3.5 VM lens

The price of the Voigtlander HELIAR Vintage Line 50mm f/3.5 VM lens for Leica M mount was announced today:

• US price: $529 (listed online but pre-orders are not open yet)
• EU price: €580

Sample photos can now be downloaded here. Additional information:

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