Quick answer
A very wide manual 10mm rectilinear lens for Sony E-mount, weighing about 375 g. It has a 10-bladed aperture and focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Very wide 10mm rectilinear view
- Compact for the angle
- Close focus 0.3 m
- 10-bladed aperture
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/5.6 only
- Bulbous front limits filters
Verdict
A specialist ultra-wide for those who want the widest rectilinear view. Handling takes practice.
About this lens
A 10mm f/5.6 wide-angle prime lens, the Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm F5.6 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm F5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 10mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Prime
- Aperture blades
- 10
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 375 g
Specification source: cosina.co.jp
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm F5.6?
- Architecture and interiors
- Dramatic landscapes
- Real estate
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 10mm | 121.9° | 130.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 15mm | 100.4° | 110.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Voigtlander 10mm F5.6 a fisheye?
No. It is rectilinear, so straight lines remain straight, though corners stretch heavily.
Can I use filters on the Voigtlander Heliar-Hyper Wide 10mm?
Front filters are not practical because of the bulbous front element.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 0.3 m. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
