MPerson Posted October 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just been mooching on Robert Whites site and found these: Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Heliar Voigtlander 50mm f2 Heliar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Hi MPerson, Take a look here Heliar 50's. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
spylaw4 Posted October 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2009 This thread from a short while ago refers, but it got sidetracked thanks to Kenneth poo-pooing non-Leica lenses. Puts' brief review of the 3.5 can be found here at the bottom of the page, and some samples can be found here. I'm torn between the Heliar 50/2 (because it's different) and the Elmar-M 50/2.8 (because it's just so good)! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted October 22, 2009 Thanks Brian - 'honest guv" I did search before posting and got nothing, but, as someone is on my ignore list maybe that was why! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 22, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2009 Interesting. Didn't the 3.5 previously come with one of their special edition cameras? It would make a lovely modern lens for an LTM but is it better than a nice Red Scale Elmar ? (for the price you could buy a VERY nice Elmar!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted October 22, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2009 They look like very nice lenses and probably ideal for screw mounts but I've owned a 60s Elmar M 50/2.8 and a last version 50/2.8 and they are probably the best value for money Leica lens I have owned. Haven't shot them using film (yet ;-) but I'd find it hard to justify a CV at that price when the s/h prices for the Elmars are often less. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spylaw4 Posted October 22, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 22, 2009 The 3.5 and also the 2 did I believe come attached to an anniversary edition of a Bessa. I think the lenses came in M bayonet mount format and in black as well as chrome. I'm not sure about separate availability but that seems to be implied on Camerquest's site, although they are now discontinued. The upcoming series all seem to be LTM mount. As far as Elmar prices go, the latest Elmar-M's - which seem to be not very thick on the ground - seem to be around £500 & upward on that auction site. I"m interested in their use on M8 or possibly (later) M9, rather than on film. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted October 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I love my Elmar 50/2.5, it is a 1959 M mount version. Works beautifully with APX 100. The image of Jack on the front page of my web site was taken with it. The print of it is just beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted October 22, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 22, 2009 I"m interested in their use on M8 or possibly (later) M9, rather than on film. Brian, after my 28/2.8 probably my most used lens. In fact, I would be a little put off getting an M9 just because the short tele effect for portrait work when using a 50/2.8 on an M8 is just so gorgeous. One of my photo albums in my profile is entirely composed of 50/2.8 pictures. I've found it very interesting that at the end of the day, my most used Leica lenses are in fact the cheapest. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anabasis Posted October 23, 2009 Share #9 Posted October 23, 2009 I have the Heliar f2. It's a unique lens given it's number of elements and speed. It is quite sharp and collapses but not too much. There is vignetting for the first couple of stops but has a nice color rendition. I don't shoot too often with it, but it's nice when i want something small and want to go longer than 35mm. JCA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted October 23, 2009 Share #10 Posted October 23, 2009 The 3.5 and also the 2 did I believe come attached to an anniversary edition of a Bessa. I think the lenses came in M bayonet mount format and in black as well as chrome. I'm not sure about separate availability but that seems to be implied on Camerquest's site, although they are now discontinued. The upcoming series all seem to be LTM mount. As far as Elmar prices go, the latest Elmar-M's - which seem to be not very thick on the ground - seem to be around £500 & upward on that auction site. I"m interested in their use on M8 or possibly (later) M9, rather than on film. As far as I recall, the 3.5/50 was available in chrome only and with screw mount. The 2.0/50 was available in black and chrome, and were supplied with an M-mount. I had my 2.0/50 Milich modified for the M8. The 3,5/50 was supplied with the Heliar 101 set, but the 2.0/50 was offered separately also. These are great lenses, and in particular the 3.5/50 is a gem and it is a commendable that Voigtlander has relaunched the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve kessel Posted October 23, 2009 Share #11 Posted October 23, 2009 I have the 50/2.8 which I picked up s/h with a Bessa R3M in theanniverary edition. I find the lens is a good all rounder with character Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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