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 |
