Voigtlander 75mm f/2.5 Color-Heliar

Voigtlander 75mm f/2.5 Color-Heliar - Like New | Pristine Compact Portrait Prime with Classic Character

The Voigtlander Color-Heliar 75mm f/2.5 MC is a gem of a short telephoto lens, blending vintage-inspired rendering with modern multi-coating performance. Famed for its remarkably compact all-metal construction, this lens delivers stunningly sharp central details and a smooth, creamy bokeh that makes portraits pop. Whether you are capturing intimate street portraits or tight landscapes, its classic optical design offers a unique character and micro-contrast that modern, clinical lenses often lack. It is the perfect companion for photographers who value portability without sacrificing mechanical precision or artistic expression.

• Classic Heliar Design: Features a time-tested optical formula optimized for exceptional color fidelity, impressive contrast, and a distinct, organic rendering.

• Ultra-Compact Short Telephoto: Offers a flattering 75mm perspective in a chassis barely larger than a standard 50mm lens, making it ideal for travel and street photography.

• Multicoated (MC) Optics: Multi-coating significantly reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring rich color saturation and clear images even when shooting in challenging backlit situations.

• Tactile Mechanical Precision: Built with a robust, all-metal barrel and a beautifully dampened manual focus ring for accurate, satisfying adjustments.

Condition Report

• Body: Like new condition. The outer barrel is in pristine shape, showing no visible wear, paint loss, or marks. It looks and feels as though it just left the box.

• Optics: The glass is flawless. Completely clean and clear with no fungus, haze, scratches, or separation. Internal dust is practically non-existent.

• Mechanics: The focus ring operates flawlessly, turning with perfect, factory-smooth resistance. The aperture ring is crisp and precise at every stop, and the aperture blades are absolutely clean and free of oil.

Specialist Note

"Finding a 75mm Color-Heliar in this pristine, like-new condition is getting harder every day. It strikes a rare optical balance: it gives you the biting sharpness you need for modern sensors, but rolls off into a soft, dreamlike background that is perfect for portraiture. Plus, because it’s so small, you'll actually bring it with you instead of leaving it at home like bulkier portrait glass."

What's Included

• Voigtlander 75mm f/2.5 Color-Heliar lens

• Front lens cap

• Rear lens cap
  

Technical Specifications

• Category: Lenses ▸ Prime Lens

• Focal Length: 75mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2.5

• Minimum Aperture: f/22

• Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups

• Angle of View: 32°

• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.0m (Depending on mount variant)

• Aperture Blades: 10

• Filter Size: 43mm