Vintage Lenses
    ExaktaM42
    Prime
    Full frame

    Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9

    3.7
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 3.7
    Mechanical: 3.7
    Value: 3.0
    Focal Length
    50mm
    Aperture
    f/1.9-16
    Mount
    Exakta, M42
    Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.

    Physical characteristics

    With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.

    Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 purchase historyTrending down 5.3%/mo

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have been easing around 5.3% per month — sellers are flexible, aim for deals below $70.00.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $70.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $258.00
    All-time low
    $5.00
    Latest sale
    $93.00

    Best deals

    46 of 91 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $70.00 fair value.

    • Feb 20, 2025$5.00$-65.00 / typical
    • Jun 1, 2025$17.00$-53.00 / typical
    • Jan 5, 2025$29.00$-41.00 / typical
    • Jan 3, 2025$30.00$-40.00 / typical
    • Feb 27, 2025$30.00$-40.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length50mm
    Aperturef/1.9-16
    Min Focus Distance0.6m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountExakta, M42
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Riku Ito3.7/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9?

    Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.9/16, for the Exakta, M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.

    What mount is the Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 compatible with?

    Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 uses a Exakta, M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 typically sells for around $5.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 a good lens?

    Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 has a community rating of 3.7/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Ultron 50mm f/1.8 (Icarex 35), Isco-Gottingen Edixa ISCO-MAT 50mm f/1.9, Kern Macro-Switar 50mm f/1.9.

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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    3.7
    Optical3.7/5
    Mechanical3.7/5
    Value3.0/5
    Bokeh3.0/5
    Usability4.0/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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