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Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar

Leica M-Mount

Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar

Focal length
15 mm
Aperture
f/4.5
Weight
247 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
55.2 mm
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At a Glance

Compact at 247 g and 55.2 mm in length, this 15 mm ultra-wide prime is made for full-frame Leica M bodies. It opens to f/4.5 and is focused manually, with a minimum focus distance of 50 cm. An integrated lens hood is part of the design. The wide field of view suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and travel.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
15 mm
Max. focal length
15 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/4.5
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
9
Weight
247 g (0.54 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Length
55.2 mm (2.17 in)
Diameter
64.8 mm (2.55 in)
Released
March 2015

Manufacturer data: voigtlaender.de, cosina.co.jp

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar fit?

The Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Leica M-Mount lenses.

LensVoigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide HeliarVenus Laowa 15mm f/5 CookieVenus Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL Zero-DCarl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM
Focal length15 mm15 mm14 mm15 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5f/5f/4f/2.8
Weight247 g104 g228 g550 g
Filter diameter58 mm39 mm52 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm12 cm27 cm30 cm
Length55.2 mm25 mm59 mm86 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar weigh?

The Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar weighs 247 g. It is 55.2 mm long with a diameter of 64.8 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar use?

The Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 23 mm in full-frame terms.

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