Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliear Classic Lens for Leica M

Inspired by the lenses of photography’s golden days, the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens is a sleek, all-metal lens that creates vintage-style images with muted colours and a subtly soft aesthetic. This lens is exclusive to Leica M series users and is characterised by its wide, bright and fast f1.5 aperture that excels in low light and enhances your control over the depth of field.

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M Key Features:

• Ideal for portrait, street, and reportage photography
• Embodies Voigtlander’s classic nostalgic aesthetic
• Provides users with a classic, vintage image quality
• A new design developed specifically for Leica M Mount
• A sleek and attractive all-metal barrel and focus ring
• Made up of 6 glass elements arranged into 3 groups
• A wide, bright & fast maximum aperture of f1.5
• Excels in low light & offers enhanced depth of field control
• Manual focusing option provides reliable precision
• 10 bladed diaphragm creates natural & circular bokeh

Expanded Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M Key Features:

Vintage Image Quality

Inspired by the lenses and aesthetics of photography’s golden days, Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M is a standard length prime lens that creates classically styled images. Whilst modern lenses are designed for maximum sharpness with substantial digital post-processing, this lens leaves some aberrations uncorrected for images with muted colours and a subtly soft vintage aesthetic that is painterly and artistic.

Focus With Precision

The Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M is built with an all-metal focusing ring to provide users with an option for manual adjustments. To maximise precision, the adjustable ring benefits from a classic diamond pattern with an engraved crosshatch for incredibly smooth operation that is textured and doesn’t slip in either direction. Reinforcing Voigtlander’s tactile appeal is a 10 blade diaphragm that rounds light sources for natural and soft bokeh.

Compact and Lightweight

Despite its impressively large aperture, the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M is anything but big. This lens measures a mere 41.9mm in length and weighs only 255g, so you can handle and transport your lens with ease. Adding to the overall look of the lens is a signature nostalgic design reminiscent of the early photography days - so you can maintain a sleek and stylish setup that is both professional and easy on the eye.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M
• 1 x Front Lens Cap
• 1 x Rear Lens Cap
• 1 x Lens Hood
• 1 x Limited 1-Year Warranty

FAQs:

What models are compatible with this lens?

The Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M is compatible with the following camera models:

• Leica M (Typ 240)
• Leica M (Typ 262)
• Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
• Leica M Series M7
• Leica M Series M7 TTL .72
• Leica M Series MP .72
• Leica M-A (Typ 127)
• Leica M-D (Typ 262)
• Leica M-E (Typ 240)
• Leica M-P (Typ 240)
• Leica M10
• Leica M10 Monochrom
• Leica M10 Monochrom Leitz Wetzlar
• Leica M10-D
• Leica M10-P
• Leica M10-R
• Leica M11

What is the minimum focusing distance for this lens?

The Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m for impressive close-ups with a short depth of field.

Can I use filters with this lens?

With a widely used 49mm thread, the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 VM Heliar Classic Lens for Leica M supports a multitude of filters and polarisers.