01maciel Posted September 18, 2021 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I was tempted to preorder the lens. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. I know, I melt for fast and odd lenses. The new Heliar promises to be slightly odd and full of flaws. My copy of the Voigtlander 50mm Heliar has just arrived. It was in the mail today and it seems that the rest of the weekend is dedicated to this lens. Took a few photos today in drizzle at first. Luckily, it cleared up later on to catch some blue sky. The new Heliar 50mm is right up my alley. Since the lens isn't a rumour anymore, as of last week it's being delivered to brave customers I open a new thread for some photos if you like. So here are some shots of day 1, you are welcome to add your beauties;) 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! Edited September 18, 2021 by 01maciel 4 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277339'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 18, 2021 Posted September 18, 2021 Hi 01maciel, Take a look here Voigtlander Heliar 50mm f1.5 VM photo thread. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
01maciel Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted September 18, 2021 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 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277340'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted September 18, 2021 f/4 or 5.6 can't remember 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 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277345'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted September 18, 2021 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 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277351'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted September 18, 2021 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 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277355'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted September 19, 2021 Just one more flower 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 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277518'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted September 19, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) The lens is certainly a wunderbar low contrast lens which makes the focus peaking sometimes very difficult or impossible. 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 1 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277683'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted September 19, 2021 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 1 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4277788'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted September 20, 2021 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 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4278453'>More sharing options...
chris7273 Posted February 3, 2023 Share #10 Posted February 3, 2023 Nice pictures, they give a good idea of the close focus and wide aperture.... I could be tempted by this lens but I have a question : is there a "hard point" in the focusing ring at 0.7m ? ot does it turn freely from infinity to 50cm without giving a hint to the user that the minimum focusing distanc of the M rangefinder is reached ? Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roelandinho Posted February 4, 2023 Share #11 Posted February 4, 2023 18 hours ago, chris7273 said: Nice pictures, they give a good idea of the close focus and wide aperture.... I could be tempted by this lens but I have a question : is there a "hard point" in the focusing ring at 0.7m ? ot does it turn freely from infinity to 50cm without giving a hint to the user that the minimum focusing distanc of the M rangefinder is reached ? Thank you Unfortunately, there is no way to tell just by feel when you enter the close focus zone (0.5 m to 0.7 m). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted February 4, 2023 Share #12 Posted February 4, 2023 19 hours ago, chris7273 said: Nice pictures, they give a good idea of the close focus and wide aperture.... I could be tempted by this lens but I have a question : is there a "hard point" in the focusing ring at 0.7m ? ot does it turn freely from infinity to 50cm without giving a hint to the user that the minimum focusing distanc of the M rangefinder is reached ? Thank you This 'issue' is more internet amplified perception than a real problem; in practice it is very obvious that the rangefinder patch has stopped moving. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted February 4, 2023 Share #13 Posted February 4, 2023 30 minutes ago, FrozenInTime said: This 'issue' is more internet amplified perception than a real problem; in practice it is very obvious that the rangefinder patch has stopped moving. Apart from the rangefinder patch not moving as a clear indicator of being 'too close', surely most photographers are capable of estimating subject distances of less than 1 metre! I don't understand why some people insist on turning this into a problem. It isn't a problem! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01maciel Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted February 4, 2023 The lens is very special and I guess not for everday use. It's nice to see here how the sharpness rapidly decreases from the centre to the edge at open aperture. M10 + Voigtländer Heliar Classic 50mm f1.5 VM 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 Quote 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/324650-voigtlander-heliar-50mm-f15-vm-photo-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4671155'>More sharing options...
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