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Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8
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Voigtlander · 75 mm · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

Voigtlander Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8

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KEY FACTS
BrandVoigtlander
Announcement dateFeb 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Unique spherical aberration control ring for adjustable bokeh and artistic effects
+Well-built all-metal construction with smooth manual focus ring
+Fast f/1.8 aperture ideal for portrait photography with excellent subject isolation
+Electronic contacts enable Exif data transmission and 5-axis stabilization support
+Versatile bokeh control allows photographers to dial in classic soft or modern sharp looks
+Compact and lightweight for a medium telephoto prime at 560g
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only—challenging to achieve critical focus at maximum aperture without viewfinder magnification
−Noticeable chromatic aberration wide open, especially under high-contrast conditions
−Soft center sharpness at f/1.8; sharpness improves gradually stopping down to f/4 for center, f/8 for corners
−Control ring's extreme aberration settings may sacrifice in-focus sharpness of main subject for creative effect

General

Brand
Voigtlander
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8 is the company's first full-frame E-mount lens with adjustable spherical aberration, allowing photographers to dial in everything from soft, dreamy bokeh to sharp, contrasty rendering. Its well-built manual-focus design, fast aperture, and electronic contacts make it suitable for portrait work on Sony mirrorless cameras, though users should expect classic rendering characteristics including focus breathing and aberrations at wider apertures.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/11
Lens Construction
6 elements in 3 groups (Heliar design)
Angle of View
33.2°
Maximum Magnification
1:7.4

Aperture

Control
Manual aperture ring

Control

Spherical Aberration Control Ring
Calibrated from -6 Under to +4 Over
Electronic Contacts
Yes, for Exif data transmission
Distance Encoder
Built-in for 5-axis stabilization support
Focus Assist
Viewfinder magnification available

Optics

Min focal length
75 mm
Max focal length
75 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
75 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.8
Max aperture zoom
1.8
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
70 cm01500
Autofocus mode
No
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Physical

Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
88 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
70 mm
Lens weight
560 g