Voigtländer Universal Heliar 360mm F4.5
€1900.00 EUR
But this is not a mere Heliar, it is
the creme de la creme of large format portrait photography: it is the
Universal Heliar. The main difference to the standard Heliar is that
this version features a Soft Focus adjustment. That means you can shoot
it super sharp at '0' position, but you also can apply a soft focus to
it starting from '1' to '5'. Soft focus in this case means not that the
image gets allover softer (like the Verito), it was manufactured in such
a way, that the outlines of the objects still remain quite sharp, while
the filling spaces look softer and more pleasant to the eye. A very
nice feature especially if you work with flash lights!
It is a
really impressive piece.
The focal lenght is 360mm (or 14") and the image circle is HUGE here. As
long as i remember it was advertised to cover 8x10, but it will cover
up to 11x14. I even shoot 12x15 with the 360mm version, half body
portraits without vignietting or much distortion.
The
condition of this specimen is absolute fantastic. The lens is in 100%
working condition: the aperture mooves smoothly forth and back. The
glass
is in an great condition, there are very few cleaning marks, there is no seperation, haze or any chips in the glass, it is crystal clear. The image
on the groundglass
is outstanding!
The soft focus adjustmet moves moothly from 0 to 5.
The best feature about this lens is still that it comes with the original flange.
height: 11cm
width: 10cm
weight: 2600gr
Insured and tracked shipping cost:
Germany - 20 eur
EU* - 50 eur
Worldwide - 100 eur
*(the
site offers only 2 shipping variations, DE and worldwide. buyers from
EU please either contact me beforehand for a reduced EU cost, or after
buying so i can send a refund over the difference)
Importent Note:
This item comes from my private collection and is around 100 years old
(antique). I try my best to describe all the faults and major damage
which are relevant for the function of this item. But the actuall item
can show signs of wear and also some cosmetic blemishes/damage which is
not described in the auction text! When buying this item the buyer
agrees to this terms.