15mm/1:4.5 Super Wide Heliar Aspherical III VM

The ultra-wide-angle for the Leica M mount: extreme perspective, clean lines, and high imaging quality.

Key Features:

  • Extreme ultra-wide angle with 110° angle of view
  • Virtually no distortion – controlled lines and no fisheye
  • Manual focus for precise focusing
  • Optimized for full-frame mirrorless cameras
  • Extremely solid construction “made in Japan”

Available colors

  • Farbe schwarz
    Black

Available Material

  • Aluminum
799.- EUR *
* Suggested retail price, including VAT
3 years warrenty
  • 15mm for extreme perspectives in architecture and landscape

    With its 15mm focal length, this lens opens up perspectives that are not achievable with classic wide-angles. Large buildings, interiors and expansive landscapes can be captured in full, even in tight spaces. The image rendering remains clear and controlled, without exaggerated distortion.

    Photo credit: Michael Kästner

    Aspherical optics for minimal distortion

    The optical design is specifically engineered for very effective distortion correction. Straight lines are largely preserved, making the lens particularly attractive for architectural and interior photography. The result is a clean, modern look without the typical fisheye effect.

    Photo credit: Michael Kästner

    High sharpness and contrast right into the corners

    The aspherical design ensures consistent imaging performance across the entire image field. In practice, this translates into stable sharpness, good contrast and controlled chromatic aberrations, even on high-resolution digital Leica M cameras.

    Photo credit: Michael Kästner

    Compact design and ideal for manual shooting

    Despite the extreme angle of view, the lens remains compact and lightweight. The manual focusing is precisely tuned and supports a controlled way of working. This makes the 15mm f/4.5 Super Wide Heliar III VM suitable both for deliberate architectural shots and for travel and creative perspective studies.

    Photo credit: Michael Kästner

  • Focal length: 15 mm
    Aperture ratio: 1:4,5
    Smallest aperture: 22
    Lens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
    Angle of view: 110°
    Aperture blades: 10
    Min. Focus: 0,5 m
    Max. Diameter: 64,8 mm
    Lenght: 55,2 mm
    Weight: 247 g
    Filter size: 58 mm
    Other:

    Lens hood integrated (non-removable), front cap, rear cap

    Optional: -