Voigtlander Heliar 40mm F2.8 Aspherical (VM)

Overview

Clad in a distinctive vintage style, the Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar Aspherical is an ultra compact and sharp lens with cutting edge optics and a timeless look designed from the ground up for thread mount cameras. Compatible with 35mm film and full-frame rangefinder cameras, this lens uses a traditional Heliar optical design and features a durable all-metal exterior, scoring high in both portability and performance. Smooth manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away. Additionally, a 10-blade diaphragm is featured to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality.

• 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.
• Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away, and the lens will couple to rangefinder mechanisms for focusing accuracy.
• Can be used on Leica M-mount bodies with a simple LTM adapter and it will bring up 35mm frame lines.
• 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.
• 10-blade aperture contributes to pleasing out-of-focus areas and well-defined sunstars.

Key Features

• Leica Thread Mount Lens (LTM)
• Classic Heliar Optical Design
• All-Metal Lens Body
• Mechanical Operation with Manual Focus
• Infinity Focus Lock
• Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/22
• 5 Elements in 3 Groups
• One Aspherical Element
• 34mm Filter Size
• 10-Blade Aperture

In the Box

• Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical LTM Lens (Black)
• Hood
• Front Cap
• Rear Cap