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    Voigtlander Color-Heliar 75 mm f/ 2.5 SL I
    Voigtlander Color-Heliar 75 mm f/ 2.5 SL I

    Voigtlander Color-Heliar 75 mm f/ 2.5 SL I

    75mm · f/2.5

    Overview

    The Voigtlander Color-Heliar 75mm f/2.5 SL is a compact, well-built manual focus lens praised for its balanced handling and ergonomics. Optically, it delivers excellent center sharpness wide open, with corners improving by f/5.6; vignetting and chromatic aberration are present but well controlled. Weaknesses include a 1m minimum focus distance and some focus shift. Its small size and smooth operation suit rangefinder and SLR users seeking a discreet short telephoto for portraits and candids.