Lens Summary
Brand: Voigtlander
Also Known As: Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Sony E
Release Date: 2014-09-24
MSRP Price: $399
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: 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".
Voigtlander VM 40mm f/2.8 Heliar Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 40mm |
| Mount Type | Sony E |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 57° |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | N/A |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 5 |
| Lens Groups | 3 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
| Nano Coating | No |
| Anti-Reflective Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 52 x 21.4mm |
| Weight | 132g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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