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Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar

Sony E

Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar

Focal length
40 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
132 g
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
21.4 mm
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At a Glance

At only 132 g, this 40 mm lens for full frame Sony E is compact and retractable. It has a maximum aperture of f/2.8, is focused manually and focuses via an adapter. The minimum focus distance is 50 cm. It suits street, reportage, everyday shooting and travel.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
40 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
5
Groups
3
Weight
132 g (0.29 lb)
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Length
21.4 mm (0.84 in)
Diameter
52 mm (2.05 in)
Released
October 2014

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 VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar fit?

The Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensVoigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 HeliarVoigtländer Septon 40mm f/2 AsphericalVenus Laowa Aksen 45mm F2.8 1-5X Ultra Macro APOSony FE 40mm F2.5 G
Focal length40 mm40 mm45 mm40 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2f/2.8f/2.5
Weight132 g165 g599 g173 g
Filter diameter37 mm52 mm–49 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm30 cm–25 cm
Length21.4 mm30 mm121 mm45 mm
Autofocusnononoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar: FAQ

Does the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar have autofocus?

No, the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar have image stabilization?

No, the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 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 VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar weigh?

The Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar weighs 132 g. It is 21.4 mm long with a diameter of 52 mm.

What filter size does the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar use?

The Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar takes 37 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.

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