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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5

Name: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5
Brand: Meyer-Optik
SKU: Meyer-Optik-Gorlitz-Helioplan-40mm-f-4-5
Availability: InStock

3.9

(2 reviews)

Optical: 4.0

Mechanical: 3.7

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

40mm

Aperture

f/4.5-22

Mount

Exakta, M42

Weight

99g

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh. Average brightness in this league

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 40.5 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 99 grams so convinient to carry.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 purchase history

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What is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5?

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 is a camera lens with 40mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/22, for the Exakta, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 99g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length40mm

Aperturef/4.5-22

Min Focus Distance0.65m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weight99g

Lengthmm

Filter Thread40.5mm

MountExakta, M42

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Jamie Anderson3.5/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5

Jamie Anderson4.8/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5?

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 is a camera lens with 40mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5/22, for the Exakta, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 99g.

What mount is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 compatible with?

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 uses a Exakta, M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 typically sells for around $21.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 a good lens?

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5 has a community rating of 3.9/5 from 2 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Helioplan 40mm f/4.5?

Similar lenses include Aremac 35mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Jena SO-3.1 P-Flektogon 35mm f/2.8, Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35).

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€239.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.5

Optical4.0/5

Mechanical3.7/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh3.0/5

Usability3.3/5

Based on 3 reviewers