Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8 Heliar Lens for Sony E-Mount
- Voigtlander M Mount Lens
- Fits Sony E-Mount with VM to E Adapter
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to 22
- 19.7" Close Focus with Sony E Adapter
- Collapsible Design for Compact Form
- Manual Focus
- Solid Metal Build
- Includes Lens Hood and Dome
The VM 40mm f/2.8 Heliar Lens for Sony E-Mount from Voigtlander is an M mount lens however it is designed to work as a close focus lens with full frame and APS-C Sony E-mount cameras in conjunction with the separately sold Voigtlander VM-E Close Focus Adapter for VM-Mount Lens to Sony E-Mount Camera. The lens itself does not have a focusing helicoid so cannot be focused without the adapter and with the adapter it provides a minimum focus distance of 19.7".
The lens itself has a collapsible design which maintains the compact form of Sony E-mount cameras. When collapsed, the lens measures a 0.5" and when extended for shooting it is 0.84" long. An all-metal build provides a solid feel and durability to this manual focus lens. Its optical design includes 5 elements in 3 groups and a 10-blade diaphragm. Its filter thread has a 37mm diameter and included with the lens is a dome and dedicated lens hood.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 40mm | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | |
| Lens Mount | Leica M | |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame | |
| Angle of View | 57° | |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 19.7" / 50.04 cm | |
| Optical Design | 5 Elements in 3 Groups | |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 | |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus | |
| Image Stabilization | None | |
| Filter Size | 37 mm (Front) | |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.05 x 0.8" / 52 x 21.4 mm | |
| Weight | 4.7 oz / 132 g |