VOIGTLANDER SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm F4.5 Aspherical III User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm F4.5 Aspherical
Z-mount
Feb 2023, Ver 1.0COSINA CO., LTD.

Thank you for purchasing a Voigtländer product. Voigtländer Z-mount series is a
manual focus interchangeable lens that can be directly connected to the Nikon Z
mount without an adapter.
The optical system is optimized for the image sensor of mirrorless cameras
using the Nikon Z mount. The lens mount is equipped with electronic contacts
that establish communications between the lens and camera body. Adding
to the functions of Exif information and in-body image stabilization (3 axes), it
corresponds to 3 types of focusing support function. [1] by color change of the
focus point frame, [2] by focus-peaking, and [3] by the enlargement button) All
through the use of the communications compatible body with latest rmware *1.
Features of the Z-mount series
■ Designed exclusively for Nikon Z mount
■ Communications with the body through electronic contacts
■ Highly rigid and durable all-metal lens barrel
■ Manual focus for reliable ne-focusing
*1 When using this product, some functions may be restricted
depending on the camera's firmware. Please use with the latest
rmware.
Please check the Cosina website for the latest information and details.
www.cosina.co.jp/voigtlander/en/

Tips for lens care and safety
If the user ignores these warnings and uses the equipment
incorrectly, serious injuries and even death may result.
If the user ignores this caution sign it might result in injuries
and damage the equipment.
Never look directly at the sun with a telephoto lens as this
may damage your eyes.
Keep the lens, camera and accessories out of the reach of
children.
Store the lens away from direct sunlight and always store the
lens with lens-cap on. Failure to do so may create a re.
WARNING
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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These tips are to protect the user from injury or damaging the lens.

Description of Parts
① Filter Ring
② Lens Hood
③ Aperture Ring
④ Focus Ring
⑤ Distance Scale
⑥ Depth of Field Ring
⑦ Mount
⑧ Aperture Index
⑨ Aperture Scale
⑩ Depth of Field Scale
⑪ Distance Index
⑫ Mount Index
①
⑨
⑪
⑩
⑫
⑧
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦

● How to attach/detach the lens
Please refer to the instruction manual for your camera for how to Attach/detach
the lens.
* Please make sure to set the power of the camera to “OFF”.
Please hold the Depth of Field Ring ⑥ to attach/detach the lens. Attaching/
detaching the lens while holding other parts of the lens barrel may damage the
lens.
● Remove the lens hood
Loosen the two at head screws on the hood with a at
head screwdriver and pull them out.
*The at head screws cannot be removed from the hood, because it is
attached to a safety device to prevent them from falling out.
Loosen the at head screw and turn it to the position where the rotation
becomes a little easier.
Follow the installation procedure in reverse order.
● Attaching Filter
Screw the lter (Ø58mm) to the front of the lens.

How CPU/Contact works
1. Exif Data
Image le can store the Exif data of lens.
(For example, if you use Voigtländer 15mm F4.5)
Lens 15mm /f4.5
Focal length 15mm
Maximum Aperture F4.5
Aperture The aperture value you used to take
the picture
2. Note: lens functioning with the camera body
Please note, that while the display indicates that items can be set for
vignette control and automatic distortion correction, this lens does
not support those functions. No matter which one is selected, the
function will not be reected in the images.

Product Name SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm F4.5 Aspherical
Focal Length 15mm
Maximum Aperture F4.5
Minimum Aperture F22
Lens Construction 9 groups 11 elements
Angle of View 110.0°
Aperture Blades 10
Minimum Focus 0.126m
Macro Ratio 1:4
Filter Size Ø58mm
Maximum Diameter Approx. Ø67.6mm
Length Approx. 67.0mm
Weight Approx. 290g
Lens Hood Integrated lens hood
( Possible to remove it using a at-head screwdriver)
Aperture Ring Available (Manual Setting)(1/3 stop increments)
Focusing Assist Function Focusing by color change for focus point
Focusing by peaking function
Focusing with image magnication button
●Specications
* Specications and information is subject to change without notice.

Supported Sensor Size Full-frame
Electric Contact Available
Exif Data Available
In-body image stabilization Supported (3-axis)
* only on camera body with Image Stabilization
Supplied Accessory Front Cap, Rear Cap
Mount Nikon Z mount
* Specications and information is subject to change without notice.
●Specications