Voigtlander Super Wide Angle Super-Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical Manual Focus Screw Mount Lens with Viewfinder - for Bessa R & L and Other Screw Mount Rangefinder Cameras - Black
- Price: $499.00
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- B&H # VO1545B
- Mfr# 45BA212B
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The Heliar lens is synonymous with the Voigtlander name. This lens has a 110 degree angle of view and is ideal for stunning landscape photography as well as situations requiring a wide angle lens such as tight interiors. A standard L-mount is used for this lens, making it compatible with Voigtlander Bessa R & L cameras as well as classic cameras from Leica and Canon with the venerable 39mm screwmount design. If you desire to use this lens with Leica M, Voigtlander Bessa T or Konica Hexar RF cameras, use the adapter ring (catalog number 45BD205A).
| f/Stop Range | 4.5-22 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.0' |
| Magnification | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Angle of View | 110 Degrees |
| Groups/Elements | 6/8 |
| Length | 1.2" |
| Maximum Diameter | 1.9" |
| Weight | 0.23 lb |
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Comments about Voigtlander Super-Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical Lens with Viewfinder:
Working well on my x-pro1
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Sharp
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Street photography
Comments about Voigtlander Super-Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical Lens with Viewfinder:
As a recent convert to the Leica faith (a 1960 M3 and 1973 CL), I've assembled some older Leica lenses (35mm Summaron, 50mm Summicron & 90mm Tele-Elmarit-M) that provided the legendary optical performance and build quality without a second mortgage. The choice of an ultra-wide was dictated largely by my budget, but based on positive reviews and the convenience and price of the B&H package, I took the plunge. It's a great lens at any price. Well built, smooth focus (though you'll seldom use it), good contrast, light weight and sharp, sharp, sharp. The expected barrel distortion is virtually non-existent and easily adjusted in Lightroom. Some limited vignetting at f4.5, but also correctable. The lack of rangefinder coupling is irrelevant; at f5.6 and down, set the focus at 2m and forget it. The only shortcomings: 1) it's so small that you may have to adjust your grip, particularly on a small camera like the CL, to keep your hands out of the field of view; 2) no filters possible. Highly recommended.
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- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Special Effects
Comments about Voigtlander Super-Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical Lens with Viewfinder:
very sharp, you will get artistic pictures with this lens. Very compact, solid build but not leica...
Comments about Voigtlander Super-Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical Lens with Viewfinder:
The Voigtlander Heliar 15mm f/4.5 does the job of landscape photography and interior architectural photography well. My initial experiences at f8 to f22 show excellent sharpness andcontrast. There is some vignetting, but this is easily cured by programs like Light room. For the money, this lens is a good value. The one drawback is that there is no front screw mount for filters and no filter adapter. Focus with my Leicas is not an issue, as everything is in focus when you set the lens for the middle distance, stop down a bit, and blaze away.
Expertise: Semi-pro
Problems Encountered: This lens requires an adapter ring for use on Leica M mounts. The instructions for mounting the ring aren't that clear and the ring can come loose when you're in a hurry to remove the lens from the camera. Be a bit careful, think, and all will be well.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: None. My widest was a 28mm Elmarit M.
Items I Recommend: Case for lens and aux. finder.
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