SoarFM Posted January 2, 2022 Share #161 Posted January 2, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just received the lens from Popflash. Ordered it online and instead of them immediately processing, they sent me an email stating " Due to a couple returns we had for this lens (on this model, not the specific lens to be shipped), which were returned due to the Soft Focus which is what this lens was designed for. If you’re looking for a sharp focusing lens let us know and we can recommend something different, or if the soft focus is ok and you’d like to proceed with the order please let us know and we’ll take it from there. Thanks!" I called them and let them know I was aware of the lens characteristics. I've not really had much time with it but took it for for a very chilly walk in Las Vegas early on January 1st (I was there for work, not the party...) It is pretty much what I was expecting. I have done a little adjustment o the following sample shots, most notably I used a "soft image3" sharpening preset in Capture One 22 and the files behaved really nicely! This definitely has that "vintage look" and its nice but I think it must be used sparingly and not grouped with pix from more modern formulations. This following pix are not high art but some test shots of static subjects on a very windy and cold morning (3C/38f)! in Las Vegas. Need to try it on people next. All shot on M10R Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4343629'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 2, 2022 Posted January 2, 2022 Hi SoarFM, Take a look here Rumor: New Heliar Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Ouroboros Posted March 17, 2022 Share #162 Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) Storm clouds over Scalpay. I watched Mr Leica's YouTube review of this lens where he dismissed it as "rubbish". Well, I have news for you, Mr Leica: The Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Heliar Classic is far from rubbish, although I see you have tried to wriggle out of your initial verdict about the 50mm Heliar Classic by backtracking on your comments in a subsequent video. Egg on your face? I think it's one of the more interesting 50mm lenses in current production in M mount. The 50mm Heliar Classic f1.5 isn't just about the soap bubble and doughnut bokeh effect with background highlights or the soft, glowy and smooth transition to out of focus at maximum aperture. It's also a sharp lens when stopped down to f8, but a retains a gentle contrast and a muted palette. It also seems to be reasonably flare resistant despite being single coated. It's a beautifully-made lens and looks good, especially so on a black paint M. It's light in weight, nicely balanced on the camera and it's a relative bargain in M mount 50mm lenses. It's a lens you can have a lot of fun with. Rubbish? Definitely not! M10-R BP CV 50mm f1.5 Heliar Classic Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited March 17, 2022 by Ouroboros 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4402187'>More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 3, 2022 Share #163 Posted October 3, 2022 Compressor shut-off valve to the old fog horn at Eilean Glas lighthouse, Scalpay. M10-R BP Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Heliar Classic at f1.5 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4523200'>More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted October 3, 2022 Share #164 Posted October 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Ouroboros said: Compressor shut-off valve to the old fog horn at Eilean Glas lighthouse, Scalpay. M10-R BP Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Heliar Classic at f1.5 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I wish these things were still in service - they added so much character to the coast. ( Recording I made many years ago of the Point Reyes foghorn reverberating around the cliff tops https://soundcloud.com/frozensounds/point-reyes-fog-horn?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing#t=0%3A20 ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 3, 2022 Share #165 Posted October 3, 2022 Impressive! Years ago I was fishing in an open boat about half a mile off Flamborough Head on the Yorkshire coast when the foghorn started up. Had tinnitus for days afterwards! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtsoh Posted April 30, 2023 Share #166 Posted April 30, 2023 It is a nice lens indeed that one. Wishing was smaller though. Just wondering if the glow wide open can be compared to the summilux 35 pre-asph or the steel rim reissue. Have heard some good stuff on the wide open rendering being made by those old school lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted May 1, 2023 Share #167 Posted May 1, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 50mm Heliar wide open on M10M Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4762586'>More sharing options...
6bit Posted May 2, 2023 Share #168 Posted May 2, 2023 Very nice photos FrozenInTime. It makes me want to buy a Monochrome M. What exactly is going on in the photos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted May 2, 2023 Share #169 Posted May 2, 2023 13 hours ago, 6bit said: Very nice photos FrozenInTime. It makes me want to buy a Monochrome M. What exactly is going on in the photos? Just your typical Beltane May festival 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted May 3, 2023 Share #170 Posted May 3, 2023 Overall flaring seems well controlled. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Plenty of local glow in high contrast lighting. 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Plenty of local glow in high contrast lighting. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4763464'>More sharing options...
gtownby Posted August 1 Share #171 Posted August 1 On 10/7/2021 at 1:39 AM, SteveAsclepius said: Heliar Classic 50mm f1.5 @ 1.5 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! OMG - My soap-bubble quote is now full. And also: How on earth can a mortal human get that action focus at f/1.2?!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtownby Posted August 1 Share #172 Posted August 1 1 hour ago, gtownby said: OMG - My soap-bubble quota is now full. And also: How on earth can a mortal human get that action focus at f/1.5?!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtownby Posted August 5 Share #173 Posted August 5 (edited) The photos and commentary on this thread encouraged me to try out the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic VM for my Leica MP. The first roll of film (Kodak Portra 160) is back and I'm very pleased, especially with those signature "onion rings" that stay mostly round throughout the frame. And I even got some good focus at f/1.5 by planting the focus dial to 0.7 and moving back and forth until the images lined up. The plant is a Santa Cruz buckwheat, native to California. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited August 5 by gtownby 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=5843630'>More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted August 10 Share #174 Posted August 10 Heliar 50/1.5 , Tri-X , MP Low distortion; stopped down - looks just like any other 50 mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=5846483'>More sharing options...
gtownby Posted August 18 Share #175 Posted August 18 On 8/10/2025 at 2:41 PM, FrozenInTime said: Heliar 50/1.5 , Tri-X , MP Low distortion; stopped down - looks just like any other 50 mm Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Yes, that brings it into the realm of "one-camera-one-lens" for vacations, walkabouts, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtownby Posted August 18 Share #176 Posted August 18 More examples of the bokeh on the CV Heliar 50/1.5 wide open. I like the hard-edged "soap bubbles" for a character lens. Also, I'm pleased that background edges (as in #2) are not "busy." (Sorry for posting with a Nikon, but I'm between digital Leicas at the moment.) The plant is the Echevaria Elegans; AKA Mexican Snowball. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=5849727'>More sharing options...
gtownby Posted August 18 Share #177 Posted August 18 And here is how very retro you can get when combining this lens with color film and strong lighting. Leica MP, CV 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic, Portrait 160, both at f/11 and 1/250 second at Venice Beach, CA: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=5850008'>More sharing options...
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