Voigtlander Heliar Classic 75 mm f/1.8
Voigtlander Aug 2010
Voigtlander Full frame

Voigtlander Heliar Classic 75 mm f/1.8

This is a full-frame prime lens for Leica M, covering 75 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8. Released in 2010, it weighs 427 g. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This short telephoto prime lens features a f/1.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, low-light. The optical design incorporates 6 elements / 3 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.8
Aperture
75mm
Focal
427 g
Weight
Aug 2010
Released
Voigtlander site

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Good for portraitlow-light
Street
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
75 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
10
Optical construction
6 elements / 3 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.9 m (35.43 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Leica M
Dimensions
57.9 x 73.8 mm
Weight
427 g (15.06 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Portrait, Street, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 4.5% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Voigtlander Heliar Classic 75 mm f/1.8
Father and Daughter II
01 Father and Daughter II by wm_brant
Ruelle de la sirène
02 Ruelle de la sirène by Bruno Gaudel
11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-36
03 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-36 by Drew Saunders
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04 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-33 by Drew Saunders
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05 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-29 by Drew Saunders
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06 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-30 by Drew Saunders
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07 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-23 by Drew Saunders
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08 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-26 by Drew Saunders
11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-22
09 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-22 by Drew Saunders
11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-19
10 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-19 by Drew Saunders
11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-21
11 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-21 by Drew Saunders
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12 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-18 by Drew Saunders
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13 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-16 by Drew Saunders
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14 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-13 by Drew Saunders
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15 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-15 by Drew Saunders
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16 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-12 by Drew Saunders
11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-10
17 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-10 by Drew Saunders
11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-08
18 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-08 by Drew Saunders
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19 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-07 by Drew Saunders
11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-06
20 11-2025-Rollei-IR-400-06 by Drew Saunders
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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