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Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9

Name: Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9
Brand: Rodenstock
SKU: rodenstock-heligon-50mm-f-1-9
Availability: InStock

3.7

(1 reviews)

Optical: 3.7

Mechanical: 3.7

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/1.9-16

Mount

Exakta, M42

Weight

Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 is a manual focus prime lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

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

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

Rodenstock Heligon 50mm f/1.9 purchase history

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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.

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

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length50mm

Aperturef/1.9-16

Min Focus Distance0.6m

FocusingManual Focus

Physical

Weightg

Lengthmm

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 $4.76. 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.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€2,543.00

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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