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Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic

Leica M-Mount

Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic

Focal length
75 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
427 g
Filter diameter
75 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
74 mm
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At a Glance

This 75 mm short telephoto prime for full-frame Leica M mount offers an f/1.8 aperture. That allows a shallow depth of field and shorter shutter times in dim light, which suits portraits. Focusing is manual only, and the minimum focus distance is 90 cm.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
75 mm
Max. focal length
75 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
3
Weight
427 g (0.94 lb)
Filter diameter
75 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm (35.43 in)
Length
74 mm (2.91 in)
Diameter
58 mm (2.28 in)
Released
September 2010

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Which cameras does the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic fit?

The Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic 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 113 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 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic compared

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

LensVoigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar ClassicMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 IILeica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPHLight Lens Lab 75mm F2 SP-II
Focal length75 mm75 mm75 mm75 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.9f/2f/2
Weight427 g360 g430 g310 g
Filter diameter75 mm52 mm49 mm43 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm75 cm70 cm70 cm
Length74 mm85 mm66.8 mm73 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic weigh?

The Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic weighs 427 g. It is 74 mm long with a diameter of 58 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic use?

The Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic takes 75 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 113 mm in full-frame terms.

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