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Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review

  
 
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p.11 #1 · p.11 #1 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Leica MP, CV 40 2.8, C200




Oct 08, 2022 at 09:28 PM
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Leica MP, CV 40 2.8, C200

Peppers has an injured leg, so I need to take him out in this wagon. He doesn't seem to mind...




Oct 09, 2022 at 01:05 AM
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p.11 #3 · p.11 #3 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Just got my copy of this lens. Love how small it is but love the resulting images it produces.

Has anyone tried to mount this lens on the new Techart EA9 adapter? I cannot get the lens to mount. It fits in the slot but will not turn to lock in. Anyone else try?




  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/4.0    1/320s    6400 ISO    -0.7 EV  






  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/4.0    1/250s    25000 ISO    -0.7 EV  






  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/4.0    1/25s    25000 ISO    -0.3 EV  






  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/8.0    1/320s    100 ISO    0.0 EV  




Oct 21, 2022 at 09:42 PM
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p.11 #4 · p.11 #4 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Hi! I am very close to getting this lens, the silver one given the issues with the black one and the m10.

But I am bit concerned about the following statement =

"Focus and aperture rings do not rotate independently"

Can someone please clarify what that means?

If I change aperture the lens moves focus or if I move focus the lens changes aperture?

And how do you deal with the above.

Thanks.



Nov 05, 2022 at 01:40 AM
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p.11 #5 · p.11 #5 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Malabito wrote:
Hi! I am very close to getting this lens, the silver one given the issues with the black one and the m10.

But I am bit concerned about the following statement =

"Focus and aperture rings do not rotate independently"

Can someone please clarify what that means?

If I change aperture the lens moves focus or if I move focus the lens changes aperture?

And how do you deal with the above.

Thanks.


The aperture ring rotates along with the focusing helicoid but aperture setting doesn't change while focusing. It's best to set aperture first while at infinity focus position and then focus as desired. If you focus first it's a bit difficult to move the aperture afterwards without also affecting focus.

Check this video from around 3min mark:
https://youtu.be/wGpr2ZFH5Uw



Nov 05, 2022 at 04:58 AM
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p.11 #6 · p.11 #6 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


^ This is a good description. It operates a little differently than a regular lens due to it's tiny size. Takes one outing to get used to using this lens and the results are worth it.


Nov 05, 2022 at 07:03 AM
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p.11 #7 · p.11 #7 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Juha Kannisto wrote:
The aperture ring rotates along with the focusing helicoid but aperture setting doesn't change while focusing. It's best to set aperture first while at infinity focus position and then focus as desired. If you focus first it's a bit difficult to move the aperture afterwards without also affecting focus.

Check this video from around 3min mark:
https://youtu.be/wGpr2ZFH5Uw


Thanks! This is of great help, seems a bit of an inconvenience, but given i am planning to use this lens at f2.8 or f4, i guess i can learn to deal with it



Nov 05, 2022 at 02:07 PM
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p.11 #8 · p.11 #8 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Here's one from this morning with this lens on the M11 at f/2.8




  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/2.8    1/320s    125 ISO    0.0 EV  




Nov 06, 2022 at 10:49 AM
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p.11 #9 · p.11 #9 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


rji2goleez wrote:
Here's one from this morning with this lens on the M11 at f/2.8


The lens seems to have some pop, is it me? Or it does?





Nov 07, 2022 at 03:29 AM
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p.11 #10 · p.11 #10 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Malabito wrote:
The lens seems to have some pop, is it me? Or it does?



I think yes!



Nov 07, 2022 at 07:49 AM
 


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p.11 #11 · p.11 #11 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Any advice on which ltm to m adapter to buy? I read some dont focus below 1m and that some wont work wth infinity lock.

Thanks!



Nov 07, 2022 at 12:02 PM
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p.11 #12 · p.11 #12 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


None needed if you buy the M mount: https://shop.cameraquest.com/voigtlander-leica-mount-lenses/voigtlander-40mm-f/2.8-vm-black-paint/


Nov 07, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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p.11 #13 · p.11 #13 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Issue with the m mount is that it raises the 50mm frame lines, with the ltm adapter you can get one to raise the 35mm frame lines instead

rji2goleez wrote:
None needed if you buy the M mount: https://shop.cameraquest.com/voigtlander-leica-mount-lenses/voigtlander-40mm-f/2.8-vm-black-paint/




Nov 07, 2022 at 02:28 PM
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p.11 #14 · p.11 #14 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


rji2goleez wrote:
Here's one from this morning with this lens on the M11 at f/2.8


How close to the M11's 35mm frame lines does the lens reach? Or is it quite middled between the 50 and 35 frame lines like the Nokton 35/1.4?



Nov 29, 2022 at 03:25 PM
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p.11 #15 · p.11 #15 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


It is very easy to file the actuator tab on the lens so that it brings up the 35 frame lines. The camera defaults to 35mm with no lens installed, so if you file too much, no harm done. But no turning back if you want 50mm.
This lens is much closer to the 35mm frame lines than it is the 50mm if you check with live view.



Nov 29, 2022 at 07:13 PM
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p.11 #16 · p.11 #16 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Thanks Rob. Yes, I know filing works easily, however, I would need to know just how close it would be to 35mm to justify such a modification.

Unfortunately, in Leica's infinite wisdom, the M11 live-view doesn't offer 100% view of the frame. As ridiculous as that sounds one needs to take a picture in order to see the full frame.



Nov 29, 2022 at 11:36 PM
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p.11 #17 · p.11 #17 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Snow scenes with the CV 40/2.8 on the M11




  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/4.0    1/350s    100 ISO    -0.3 EV  






  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/6.8    1/320s    125 ISO    -0.3 EV  






  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/9.5    1/320s    125 ISO    -0.3 EV  






  LEICA M11    Voigtlander Heliar 40mm f/2.8 lens    40mm    f/4.8    1/800s    64 ISO    -0.3 EV  




Dec 01, 2022 at 05:44 PM
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p.11 #18 · p.11 #18 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


I know this is crazy talk, but... Does any know or think that this lens would cover a medium format digital sensor like the X1d or GFX 50r?



Mar 24, 2023 at 11:27 AM
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p.11 #19 · p.11 #19 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


I tried it on GFX before and vaguely remember some vignetting. The Canon EF 40mm 2.8 STF is good on the 33x44 though, even up to the 102mp.


Mar 24, 2023 at 11:43 AM
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p.11 #20 · p.11 #20 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review


Just picked up a used copy of this lens, VM version, black. This was an online purchase from a camera store about 600km from me, so no opportunity to try before buying.

Briefly tested it during a rainy walk in the woods (not so great light) and so far I'm not feeling the excitement others have expressed for it. I think I'm OK with most of its quirks, such as the aperture ring rotating when focusing. My intention is to mostly use it as an f/8 'snapshot' lens, but was hoping for pretty high across-frame performance/sharpness by f/5.6-8 based on the earlier test by Fred and other images, including Juha's sets (I realize the far corners may never become sharp). Instead, on my M240, I'm seeing OK sharpness and what looks like field curvature coming towards the camera at the edges that is still noticeable at f/8. TBH, its stopped down look is reminding me a lot of my LLL 35 Cron V1 replica (sharp, but not 'modern' sharp) but without the wide open mojo option of the LLL.

For other VM40 Heliar owners, are you seeing some field curvature at farther distances? If aiming for optimal across-frame sharpness, is it better to focus in the midfield instead of the center?



May 04, 2023 at 12:08 AM
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