Clad in a distinctive vintage style, the Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical Lens Silveris an ultra compact and sharp lens with cutting edge optics and timeless design. Compatible with 35mm film and full-frame rangefinder cameras, this lens uses a traditional Heliar optical design and features a durable all-metal exterior, scoring high in both portability and performance. Smooth manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away. Additionally, a 10-blade diaphragm is featured to contribute to a smooth bokeh quality.

Leica M-Mount Lens    Classic Heliar Optical Design    All-Metal Lens Body    Mechanical Operation with Manual Focus    Infinity Focus Lock    Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/22    5 Elements in 3 Groups    One Aspherical Element    34mm Filter Size    10-Blade Aperture

Simple five elements, three groups Heliar optical design is used to offer a classic image quality with strong color reproduction and fine sharpness.

Exterior of the lens is designed to match some of the earliest Voigtlander lenses from the 19th century and features an all-metal build for durability.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away, and the lens will couple to rangefinder mechanisms for focusing accuracy.

The optical design of this lens is optimized for use with rangefinder-linked digital and film cameras, but it is also expected to be used with mirrorless digital cameras using a mount adapter and is linked to rangefinders.

A screw-in type lens hood is included to protect the front element from stray light while shooting, and a dedicated metal front lens cap is also provided to guard the lens while not in use.

10-blade aperture contributes to pleasing out-of-focus areas and well-defined sunstars.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens at its shortest (when it's pictured super compact) at infinity and only extend at close focus? Or does it need to be extended to align the elements regardless of focus distance?

A: The lens in its collapsed position is very short. However, to be used it must be extended and locked into position. It is not usable when collapsed. The lens itself cannot focus without a focusing mount/adapter to use it on the Sony E-mount. The adapter focuses by rotating its helicoid, which will be at the shortest position when focused at infinity. The combination, when in use, is not much shorter than, say, the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.4. The real advantage of this lens is that it is very compact for transport when collapsed. It is, in addition, extraordinarily sharp!

Q: 2. Does this work with the Techart Pro VII? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1722621-REG/techart_pro_lm_ea9_leica_m_mount_le

A: Yes, the Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8 Heliar Lens for Sony E-Mount should be compatible for use with the Techart PRO Leica M-Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera Autofocus Adapter (Version II).

Q: 3. Now that there are closed-focus adapter with helicoid for Z-mount, can I use this lens on a Nikon Z7?

A: Unfortunately, this lens is only compatible with the Sony E mount.

Q: 4. I have fuji xt4 and leica m adapter ring for it. will this lens work? Will the fully rotating function be an issue for adapter?

A: Yes, the Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 Aspherical Lens will be able to work fully on a Leica M-Mount adapter on the FUJIFILM X-T4 Mirrorless Camera.

Q: 5. If I use the voitlander 40 mm heliar lens with the voitlander close-up adapter on my Sony A7ii, will I be able to determine proper exposure by what I see through the viewfinder just like I would if I were using a Sony lens, or will I have to use a hand held light meter?

A: An external light meter wouldn't hurt the case, but you would be able to meter exposure through the camera as well.

Q: 6. can this be adapted to fuji x mount?

A: Yes, the Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8 Heliar Lens for Sony E-Mount can be used on a Fujifilm X mount camera by using adapters like these: https://bhpho.to/3veEoYX.

Q: 7. Not directly related to the product but why suddenly Voigtlander restricted all shipping to Australia? I've just about to buy this lens ;___;

A: Unfortunately, I do not have any specifics regarding your inquiry. Due to export regulations and/or manufacturer restrictions,k we are unable to export certain items outside the United States. In the case of Voigtlander items, Voigtlander products cannot be shipped outside the United States to many countries; the shipping restriction is not solely for Australia. I apologize for the inconvenience in this matter. (You could still visit the United States and purchase the lens in our NYC Superstore and bring it back home with you!)

Q: 8. is it possible to use this lens on a Leica M9 & M6 ?How will I focus ? the adaptor will be useless on the Leica, will it?

A: NO.even though it is an M- mountlense it is designed specificallyto work with the close focus adapterwhis is designed for sony E-mount camerayou can still attach the lens to your leica but you can only take pictures with an infinity focus and no way of adjusting it

Q: 9. are there any other options for the adapter, or is the Voigtlander VM-E the only one?

A: There are other companies offer M to E helicoid adaptors. Shoten is the only one that comes to mind. Supposedly quite a bit cheaper, 6mm extension instead of 4mm of the Voigtlander and no infinity lock.I have read good things about it but, I bought the Voigtlander to use the 40mm on my a6000 and have no reason to compare alternatives... yet.

Q: 10. Could I mount this lens on my Nikon Z6 - and be able to focus on other than infinity - using the "KIPON Lens Mount Adapter for Leica M-Mount Lens with Helicoid to Nikon Z-Mount Camera" adapter?

A: Yes you should be able to mount this lens using the Kipon Leica M to Nikon Z adapter since this is an M mount lens.