spatek
Newbie
Hello - New to the forum and first post. I'm also new to the Leica screwmount world. Im shooting with a 1951 Leica IIIf with a Summitar 50/2 collapsible.
A friend offered me a 10th Anniversary Nickel 50/2 Voigtlander Heliar. Never used, with box (two box) and all the fixings for $500. Serial R057
I really know very little about these types of lenses.
Seems like a good deal to me.. Should I jump on this?
A friend offered me a 10th Anniversary Nickel 50/2 Voigtlander Heliar. Never used, with box (two box) and all the fixings for $500. Serial R057
I really know very little about these types of lenses.
Seems like a good deal to me.. Should I jump on this?
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
Yes, you should.
Luddite Frank
Well-known
They're not made any more, and they are supposed to be very good lenses.
Yes, good price and great lens.
burancap
Veteran
Agreed with all of the above. Buy it.
spatek
Newbie
Thanks! That settles it.. I'm going to pick it up. Its a pretty thing to say the least. It apparently comes with an M adapter. So I'm assuming that if I get M6 one day I can still use this lens.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
f16sunshine
Moderator
It's a great lens and the price is right.
Not sure about it as a collectable. They seem to go in th $500 on a regular basis.
As an everyday 50mm it's nearly impossible to beat at $500. a beautifully rendering lens!
I loved the look but could not quite get used to the ergonomics mounted on my M5.
I prefer not a large lens but larger than the Heliar ( I use a ZM Planar now).
The Heliar is quite petite!
Cheers!
Not sure about it as a collectable. They seem to go in th $500 on a regular basis.
As an everyday 50mm it's nearly impossible to beat at $500. a beautifully rendering lens!
I loved the look but could not quite get used to the ergonomics mounted on my M5.
I prefer not a large lens but larger than the Heliar ( I use a ZM Planar now).
The Heliar is quite petite!
Cheers!
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Love mine! Still available new for USD 799, so 500 is a good price.
Apart from that, that thing is sharp as an eagle's eye!
Apart from that, that thing is sharp as an eagle's eye!
Luddite Frank
Well-known
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Nickel Heliar 50mm f2.0, Bessa R3M. Fuji Presto 400. HC 110 1:60 11.5 min. Tokyo.
spatek
Newbie
Thanks again for the info.
Luddite Frank - Here you go. I didn't want to take my summitar off as I have a roll of film in it. Here's the best I can do for now.
Luddite Frank - Here you go. I didn't want to take my summitar off as I have a roll of film in it. Here's the best I can do for now.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
Interesting; to me the Heliar is a 1900's variation on the Cooke Triplet, modified again and fitted to my old Voigtlander Brilliant, so I guess they have revived an old name for a new lens, or what?
Regards, David
PS It must have been good as the Heliar version was about 40% dearer than the normal one in the 30's.
Interesting; to me the Heliar is a 1900's variation on the Cooke Triplet, modified again and fitted to my old Voigtlander Brilliant, so I guess they have revived an old name for a new lens, or what?
Regards, David
PS It must have been good as the Heliar version was about 40% dearer than the normal one in the 30's.
robert blu
quiet photographer
I have one, it's a lovely object to own. But more important it's a very good lens, I use it both on my Bessa R or on my M7. Don't let it go away!
robert
m7, heliar 50mm F2 anniversary edition, kodak ektar, CS3 + LR
robert
m7, heliar 50mm F2 anniversary edition, kodak ektar, CS3 + LR
c.poulton
Well-known
It's a lovely lens and I should use mine more often....
I usually pair it up either on my M2, or even better, on my IIIf, which looks simply gorgeous!
I usually pair it up either on my M2, or even better, on my IIIf, which looks simply gorgeous!
Jan Pedersen
Well-known
You can't change lenses with film in your camera?
kshapero
South Florida Man
One of my favorite lenses, although I have the M mount (same optics). It lives on my M3.
spatek
Newbie
Based on all the feedback here; I'm pretty stoked about getting some shots in with it. I went ahead and attached it mid roll. Might as well see if there is any leakage. The last image I posted disappeared, so I'll try again. Thanks for sharing your opinions and photos!
One of the attractive things about the 2/50 Heliar is that it is an "authentic" Heliar in its 5/3 optical arrangement. And the fastest such ever produced. In history, the Heliar has been popular in medium format and large format applications, up to f/2.8 aperture.
I think this nickel limited edition is easier to use than the bayonet-mount standard version, largely because it doesn't collapse, and the controls are a bit easier to feel. And you can use a 6-bit coded bayonet-mount adapter if you want to put it on a digital M Leica.
Hope and expect you will enjoy it! BTW, there's a dedicated hood made for it...
I think this nickel limited edition is easier to use than the bayonet-mount standard version, largely because it doesn't collapse, and the controls are a bit easier to feel. And you can use a 6-bit coded bayonet-mount adapter if you want to put it on a digital M Leica.
Hope and expect you will enjoy it! BTW, there's a dedicated hood made for it...
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Pure lens p0rn, that Heliar in nickel. Love mine, can spend all day looking at it but it wouldn't get used if I did!
Shot it on a Ricoh GXR-M
Love mine, can spend all day looking at it but it wouldn't get used if I did!
Shot it on a Ricoh GXR-M