FrozenInTime Posted September 26, 2021 Share #121 Posted September 26, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) M10 Heliar 50mm with ND 2 stop f/1.5 RF focused 0.7m 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! 4 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=4282033'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 26, 2021 Posted September 26, 2021 Hi FrozenInTime, Take a look here Rumor: New Heliar Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
FrozenInTime Posted September 26, 2021 Share #122 Posted September 26, 2021 M10 Heliar 50mm with ND 2 stop f/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! 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=4282035'>More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted September 26, 2021 Share #123 Posted September 26, 2021 On 9/24/2021 at 12:16 PM, Ouroboros said: If CV have a similar 'family' of focal lengths (28mm, 50mm, 75/85/90mm) in mind for the Heliar Classic as a future range of lenses with similar attributes I think they might be onto something, especially for wedding and portrait photographers. That would be a good things - the 50mm Heliar has less glow than the MS 35mm 1.4 Apoqualia wide open I think CV would do well to make a character 35mm lens; it's often involves quite a lot of bending down to make juxtapositions within the 50mm frame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted September 26, 2021 Share #124 Posted September 26, 2021 M10 Heliar 50mm ND f/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! 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=4282059'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted September 27, 2021 Share #125 Posted September 27, 2021 On 9/17/2021 at 4:20 PM, convexferret said: So, does anyone have the new Heliar f1.5 and the old 50 f2 from the last decade and can compare them. My 50 f2 while it has character doesn't seem anything like as "funky" as the new f1.5. Here you go. Just managed to take a few entirely unremarkable pictures with the Heliar 50/1.5 and the Heliar 50/2 (2006 "250 Jahre" version). Nothing scientific, all handheld on the M10P ASC. Default processing in LR except slight contrast boost (same amount for all) and WB equalisation. Besides the obvious differences in overall rendering visible on these garden shots, the 50/2 appears sharper to my eyes (possibly a combination of higher contrast and higher resolution – haven’t pixel-peeped yet) at f/2 at medium (and presumably longer) focus distances. Heliar 50/1.5 @ f/1.5 (for reference) 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! Heliar 50/1.5 @ f/2 Heliar 50/2 @ f/2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Heliar 50/1.5 @ f/2 Heliar 50/2 @ f/2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4282485'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted September 27, 2021 Share #126 Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) In turn, the teddy bear shots below suggest that the design of the 50/1.5 was perhaps optimised for center sharpness at close distance, which would kind of make sense given that its MFD is slightly under 50cm (with LV/EVF) compared to about 1m for the 50/2. Again, these are very preliminary impressions. And no, I haven’t been able to look at bokeh differences yet… Heliar 50/1.5 @ f/1.5 (for reference) 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! Heliar 50/1.5 @ f/2 Heliar 50/2 @ f/2 Edited September 27, 2021 by Ecar 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Heliar 50/1.5 @ f/2 Heliar 50/2 @ f/2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4282486'>More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted September 27, 2021 Share #127 Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) The more I use the 50mm Heliar Classic f1.5 the more I like it. I think CV have come up with one of the most interesting lenses currently available in M mount. I will say it's a much easier lens to carry/focus/use than my long departed late version noctilux f1 was. I like the gentle softness and low contrast of the lens for portraits very much and I'd certainly use it for wedding photography. No froth! Leica MP 50mm f1.5 Heliar Classic TMax 100 in HC-110 From around 5’ distance 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! Edited September 27, 2021 by Ouroboros 13 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=4282694'>More sharing options...
peepingpok Posted September 28, 2021 Share #128 Posted September 28, 2021 Hello All, I've also recently acquired this super interesting piece of "toy". I haven't had much time yet, but I've played around with it on my M8, but only in b&w for the time being as I don't have IR cut filter in 49mm. I really look forward to trying it on my M6 with some nice film stock. So, with M8 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! 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=4282877'>More sharing options...
peepingpok Posted September 28, 2021 Share #129 Posted September 28, 2021 With M8 at f1.8 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=4282878'>More sharing options...
peepingpok Posted September 28, 2021 Share #130 Posted September 28, 2021 With M8 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=4282879'>More sharing options...
convexferret Posted September 28, 2021 Share #131 Posted September 28, 2021 Thanks @Ecar, interesting to see that sans-bokeh, the family look is maintained more or less. The f2 is also better closer and has quite obvious curvature of field further out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted September 28, 2021 Share #132 Posted September 28, 2021 Non-bokeh froth. Traigh Rosamol, Isle of Harris. Leica MP Heliar Classic @f5.6 TMax 100 in HC-110 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! 7 1 2 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=4283055'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 2, 2021 Share #133 Posted October 2, 2021 I haven't used mine much yet, but I like what I've seen so far. M10-R, Heliar Classic 50 @ f/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! 8 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=4285049'>More sharing options...
oldwino Posted October 2, 2021 Share #134 Posted October 2, 2021 Interesting, and beautiful images out of this lens. Makes me want to dust off my old (and equally beautiful) Summar… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 2, 2021 Share #135 Posted October 2, 2021 M10R, 50 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! 9 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=4285468'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 2, 2021 Share #136 Posted October 2, 2021 At the market this morning. M10R, 50 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! 4 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=4285469'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 2, 2021 Share #137 Posted October 2, 2021 Along the bike path. M10R, 50 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! 12 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=4285471'>More sharing options...
peepingpok Posted October 5, 2021 Share #138 Posted October 5, 2021 Really interesting images with analog setup too. M6 classic + Heliar classic 50mm + Ilford Delta 400 + orange filter 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! 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=4286641'>More sharing options...
peepingpok Posted October 5, 2021 Share #139 Posted October 5, 2021 "Reaching out" M6 classic + Heliar classic 50mm + Ilford Delta 400 + orange filter 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! 2 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=4286643'>More sharing options...
peepingpok Posted October 5, 2021 Share #140 Posted October 5, 2021 M6 classic + Heliar classic 50mm + Ilford Delta 400 + orange filter 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=4286644'>More sharing options...
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