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Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens (Sony E)

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Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens (Sony E)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/4.5 to f/22
  • Ultra-Wide Angle of View
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 11.8"
Affording an expansive field of view, the Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens from Voigtlander is dedicated to full-frame Sony E-mount cameras and features an updated Heliar design to limit distortion and maintain consistent illumination to suit mirrorless camera designs. One aspherical element is also used in the 11 elements, 9 groups design, and helps to reduce spherical aberrations throughout the aperture range. The manual focus design affords fine-tuned control over focus placement, along with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8", and a Selective Aperture Control System allows you to de-click the manual aperture ring for smooth, silent exposure adjustment to benefit filmmaking applications.
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Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 Super Wide Heliar III ... Overview

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Affording an expansive field of view, the Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens from Voigtlander is dedicated to full-frame Sony E-mount cameras and features an updated Heliar design to limit distortion and maintain consistent illumination to suit mirrorless camera designs. One aspherical element is also used in the 11 elements, 9 groups design, and helps to reduce spherical aberrations throughout the aperture range. The manual focus design affords fine-tuned control over focus placement, along with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8", and a Selective Aperture Control System allows you to de-click the manual aperture ring for smooth, silent exposure adjustment to benefit filmmaking applications.

Incredibly wide 15mm focal length lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 110° angle of view. It is also compatible with APS-C models where it will produce a 22.5mm equivalent focal length.
Updated Heliar optical design helps to maintain consistent peripheral illumination, eliminate color fringing, and reduce distortion, making it ideal for use with mirrorless digital cameras.
One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to control spherical aberrations and improve clarity, sharpness, and resolution.
Manual focus design permits smooth, refined control along with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8".
Selective Aperture Control System produces a stepless, de-clicked aperture ring, which provides silent and smooth exposure adjustment that is well-suited for video application. The aperture ring can also be configured to utilize traditional 1/3-stop clicks for more intuitive tactile control over exposure settings.
Ten-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth quality of bokeh.
Built-in lens hood guards the front lens element and also helps to control lens flare and ghosting.
Contacts transfer all Exif data between the camera and lens in order to permit full use of camera functions, including focus magnification, image stabilization, and lens corrections.

Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 Super Wide Heliar III ... Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
15mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4.5
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/4.5
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Sony E
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
110°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.81" / 30 cm
Optical Design
11 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
10
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.6 x 2.5" / 66.4 x 62.3 mm
Weight
10.37 oz / 294 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.925 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.25 x 4.5 x 4.45"

Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 Super Wide Heliar III ... Reviews

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question

When is this lens expected to ship?
Asked by: greg m.
We are expecting this lens to become available May 3rd, 2016. Please note this date is subject to change.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

It's May 3rd. Is the lens available?if not, any updates?Thanks.
Asked by: Olsi P.
We are expecting availability for this lens on May 4th, 2016. Please note that this is subject to change.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

Anyone know how this compares to the Venus Optics ...

Anyone know how this compares to the Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens, aside form the f2 vs f4.5.?
Asked by: Alfred
I don't have a Laowa 15mm. I don't do astro-photography, so an f/2.0 aperture isn't important to me. I shoot architecture so I'm more interested in depth of field. The Voigtlander 15mm and the 12mm lenses at perhaps the best wide angle lenses I have ever owned. Virtually no lens flare, sharp corner to corner, exceptional resolution, set them at f/5.6 or f/8...focus to 2-meters and shoot away... Outstanding results.
Answered by: Harvey
Date published: 2022-08-02

question

Does this have a filter thread?
Asked by: Mark C.
Yes; the Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens for Sony E has 58mm front filter threads. If possible, a thin or slim filter would be recommended of use with the lens due to its wide focal length.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Now, it's May 19th. Any idea when this lens will be available?
Asked by: PRATYUSH
I apologize, but this type of request cannot be taken care of through this feature of our website. Please contact our Customer Service department by entering Live Chat, emailing directly to cs@<a href= http://bhphoto.com, target= _blank >bhphoto.com,</a> or calling us toll-free at 800.221.5743.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-26

how do I attach this lens to a GH5?

how do I attach this lens to a GH5?
Asked by: Manuel
There are no lens adapters for mounting an E-mount lens like this to a Micro Four Thirds camera like the GH5.
Answered by: Boyd H
Date published: 2020-10-16

Filters, Will a 58 mm breakthrough photography x4 ...

Filters, Will a 58 mm breakthrough photography x4 6 stop nd fit on this ok? i have their X4 CPF and it fits.
Asked by: Jamison
Yes Voigtlander Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical III Lens for Sony E does accept 58mm filters so that Breakthrough photography filter will fit.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-01-03

where is Voigtlander made?

where is Voigtlander made?
Asked by: Harry
This lens and most Voigtlander lenses are made in Japan.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2024-06-29
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