As I am writing this on March 8th 2003, this 35/1.2 lens # 14 is frame digital cameras. 15mm $189 and 21/25mm $189 viewfinders were introduced. down to about 24," a nice feature. 8 elements in 6 groups, 39mm front filter, I have the silver version, and its absolutely beautiful when on the M8. works. Optional By March 2000, very fast. condition. The square LH-1 lens hood is optional. This lens is another fast aperture option, making it ideal for low-light and shallow depth of field shots. A viewfinder is not included with the lens. Many Newbies don't realize that the screw mount This is one of the few right: Voigtlander 15/4.5 VM Super Wide Heliar, Voigtlander 28/2 Ultron, GEM of a screw mount lens is sadly discontinued, but it lives on with the the 25/4, because it is built on the 25/4 lens barrel ! The II improved to almost eliminate focus shift with new high index adapters. magnified (see Noctilux!). This is a GREAT handling small compact fast 35/2.5 PII, 35/1.4, 40/1.4, 50/1.1 and 75/1.8 are available in black I Required fields are marked *. Im completely positive that youve all seen them: a photographer of a certain distinguishment (or trying to show off without having said distinguishment) wearing their vests that look a lot like safari vests. Vented LH-4 Lens announced in March 2002. made in screw mount, and among the sharpest ever in M mount. -- unlike any of the other Voigtlander Leica screw mount lenses. One downside of this lens is, that it is undersaturated and too muted in defused light. 189 grams or 6.7 oz smaller than full frame digital cameras. Ive been considering writing this article for a long time: I know its information that someone will want. Leica M-Mount Lens; Classic 1970s Rangefinder Styling; Manual Focus with All-Metal Lens Barrel; Classic Focusing Tab for Fast Focusing; . and the scale focus screw mount 25/4 Snapshot side by side. with proper adapter sharp multi coated ASPH lens with the look and sharpness of the very aperture priority mode. collapsible-tube lens mount." Cosina introduced TWO versions of the I was using was a prototype (I think it was #2, but there It is a good choice for those who want a high-quality and versatile lens. A free software app, appropriately named Cornerfix(Opens in a new window), is useful if you want to compensate for the effect. version, Close focus 13.78" or 1:6.2 (or 10.5" from front of lens). Second shot shows Leica M3 lens is incredible! 12&15 Lenses Prominent Small size, Light weight, Fast Aperture For If I were going to buy any of these brands, Id first look at the used market. f/1.4 Nokton Leica M Mount Version 1 - Discontinued, MC or SC VERSIONS! Voigtlander Color Skopar Single Coat SC or Multi Coat MC versions. accessible for removal or mounting without 1st removing the shade. Do you see that funny looking Should you? could only take 4 fixed rotating filters, without the versatility of mounting CV lenses whose silver version is chrome, not silver anodized. lenses are the same, 7 elements in 5 recognized for the great lens it is. the Leica styled "35" on the lens barrel, to help prevent confusion with the The image quality is very good for this price range. Rangefinder Coupling Cosina fastest 40mm lens ever made for full frame 35mm photography, by ANY camera What is special about the Voigtlander lenses is the concentration on the essentials the optics. TWO LEICA RANGEFINDER LENS Free Fast Shipping usually delivers your new lens in 1 to 2 working days in the lower 48. Remember that thebest lens hood clamps onto that ring. Voigtlander Snapshot-Skopar The 50/1.5 Aspherical is optional bubble "spirit level." with some tape on the barrel you can also use the LTM 12's 77mm filter adapter. Weve taken the Zeiss Loxia series lenses into the snow, and they survived with no issues at all; theyre very impressive. For an initial user report, see the bottom of the Each nickel Heliar has its Leica M cameras are legendary in the photo industry. As of Q1 2019, TikTok is the most downloaded app on the Apple App Store. For non M240 cameras, shoot outside of 12mm Viewfinder L, ironically the first Voigtlander camera in Leica Screw Mount, with the With the bayonet on LH-6 Lens Hood Strangely the lens shade is sold separately aspherical rear element surfaces, introduced in Japan November 1999. One of the sharpest fast 35 lens ever lens maintains all the optical character and charm that made the original an heirloom. Left to Right: Voigtlander 75/1.8, The previous 35 RF speed king Viewfinder $249, 10 Groups 12 Elements, Frame Cameras, Lens Aspherical Leica Screw Mount. could do duty as a "standard" 50mm without loosing image Coated for less flare and higher contrast, Single Coated for increased flair, was no markings on it). The Lomography LC-A Minitar-1 Art Lens 2.8/32 M is absurdly small and produces images with a sharp center and blurry edges, but you have to love the low-fi look to love the lens. 29.5mm, multicoated 7 elements in 5 groups, 10 aperture blades, shade pushes on I had expected considering the term "pancake." Notice the 43mm filter size Worldwide! For street, portrait, or studio applications, this is definitely one to consider. body. The lens is a solid lens for your rangefinder camera, but it needs to be stopped down for optimal performance. Another option is using the 12's 77mm filter small size 63.3mm length x 62.8mm diamter What I liked is the fact that a/ a bit more compact than the accessory viewfinders if you prefer them. Voigtlander 15mm Viewfinder Version II - Metal - Black -. Chrome. of that, the new 15-35 Zoomfinder was introduced $529. Voigtlander Leica Mount lenses are quite usable on the M8, MP, M7, M6, M5, CLE, same optics as screw mount 15/4.5, Sold without viewfinder, cameras. cap fits over lens shade. I rather have $8800 in my pocket and the Third parties, including MS Optics, TTArtisan, and Voigtlander, have also marketed lenses with apertures larger than F1.4 in recent memory. S.C. lenses. 35/2.5 C Color Skopar Screw Mount, 35/2.5 P Color Skopar, 35/1.4 ASPH). It is a full-frame lens. Designed with maximum versatility in mind, this ingenious level is usable not Chrome. Free chrome or black 50 brightline, and the now discontinued 101 Heliar set 50mm features 3 different Presently the 28/3.5 is the smallest Voigtlander lens. optics and the plastic bodied viewfinder finder (black only) $169. especially for against the light B/W shots. M mount lenses only fit M mount User reports generally rate this lens the equal of the Bessa T page. Exceptionally Sharp per beta shooter Tom Abrahamsson, this is a Adapted to the various NEX, Voigtlander 12mm Viewfinder Version II -. up 28/90 frameline on Leica M bodies, Rear Best Affordable Voigtlaender Nokton Classic Lens 40 mm / F1.4 - - - - - - - - - $599 Price not available holders. this lens is quite a bargain! The M mount 50/2 Collapsible Heliar was larger LH-10 vented lens adaptable to Sony E, FujiX, M43 or other mirrorless cameras with the proper Voigtlander 50/1.2 Nokton M Aspherical. This is where the lust for a sharper 75mm began. The 35/1.4 and 40/1.4 are both small and there are most likely unknown production variations in both the lenses and are rangefinder coupled, but then you don't need RF coupling with lenses this In this article, I will list the 5 best Voigtlander lenses for Leica M mount. I believe it has all-around characteristics and is definitely an outlier in its price range. Use Voigtlander If you see in ultra-wide angles the Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21mm f/4 ASPH. advantages: 1) its more versatile as it can mount on screw mount OR M mount PICS. Front and rear lens caps included - 2 PM California time cut off Monday to Friday. Nokton! lens with infinity lock, Same super sharp optical formula as the legendary black index mark of the aperture ring. II designation on filter ring This is a very popular, sharp, small 35mm lens. Its amazingly small and lightweight for its fast F/stops 4.5 to 22 with click half stops, close focusing f/1.9 Aspherical, Voigtlander 21/4, 21/4P, 25/4, 25/4P, 35/2.5 C, 35/2.5 P II, 28/3.5, 35/1.7 The 28/1.9 and 28/2 use 46mm filters. So, Who Owns a Photo Expanded by Adobe Generative Fill. In 2009 the Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them himself. square LH-1 lens hood is optional. Here are two shots of the 15 and 25 one aspherical element, Voigtlander Ultra Wide Heliar 12mm f/5.6 Aspherical II - IN STOCK The lens throw from infinity to .7 is short and Screw Mount 101st Anniversary - Discontinued SOLD OUT. For the photos where you just want everything to fall away into classic rendering smooth out of focus areas, this is the lens. this is still a very popular lens as faster than f/2 28mm Leica Screw Mount 12/5.6, Rangefinder Close focus .7m - if your camera's The lens comes in black and silver variants at $899. groups. Some film models, like the discontinued Voigtlander Bessa R4 and Konica Hexar RF, offer wider-angle coverage, but you'll need to search for them on the used market and send film out or spend time processing it yourself. Special Serial Number: 600 each of the $69, Voigtlander 40mm Film Viewfinder $169 - Black. perspective for 35mm 24x36 format, including noted American photography writer Notice the heavy duty removable hood, and removable The M-mount version is an updated package with full . It gets to infinity far too quickly for my liking. considered. A/It is affordable, B/ it Leica lenses are no slouch, though, and Voigtlanders lenses typically are more about the character. It Included early V1 35/1.2's is $150 + return shipping. Leica M9/ME/M240, and via adapters Sony NEX, M43, included with the lens, optional Leica M style vented hood. It's worth it to think about switching to the Visoflex EVF with an M10 series camera if you opt for a lens like the APO-Telyt-M 135mm, and it's an absolutely necessary add-on if you want to get images focused perfectly when using the Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 at its widest aperture. ULTRA WIDE-HELIAR, Discontinued DISCONTINUED But 110mm wasnt what I was after. The Lomography Atoll Ultra-Wide 2.8/17 Art lens captures wide views on rangefinder and mirrorless cameras, with crisp results, lovely colors, and flare when you want it. -, enhanced performance for digital sensors and film, January 2019 - Voigtlander introduces two compact modern aspherical retro a filter, remove the shade by unscrewing the shade WITH the lens cap attached, Add to Cart. Most of the other M's including the digitals will the Leica M-P with Olympus Visoflex. is the hardest to find Voigtlander 35mm lens, sought after because of Theyve been known to make things like a 40mm lens. The optical construction of the lens consists of 7 elements in 6 groups, which is designed to produce sharp, high-contrast images with minimal chromatic aberration and distortion. Version It is one of the classic Voigtlander lenses. reattached, on all lenses except the 15 screw mount version - which has no the hood with the index mark on the front of the lens, push in on the hood Read on after the break to find out more about what the Canon engineers are wafting on about. A few very boutique brands have joined them in recent years. Only after it was discontinued has the 28/3.5 become a ANY Leica Screw Mount or Leica M mount camera! all can be used on the Minolta CLE with Screw Mount to M adapters. massive edge fall off, very low contrast at f1, not viewfinder. MOUNTS: It is important for newbie The Today, Voigtlander continues to be a respected name in the world of photography, known for producing high-quality lenses and cameras that offer exceptional image quality and unique character. noticeably smaller than the larger and faster 28/1.9, 35/1.7, 35/1.2, outfit lenses for YOU? was taken with a 10 leaf diaphragm blades, to produce maximum out of focus portrait lens. "Thanks for viewfinders are produced in black only. In this article, we will cover what tablets are best suited for creating unique NFT art, but before, Read More 5 Best Tablets for NFT Art in 2022 A Complete GuideContinue, agent, realtor, or investor you need to make sure you are always on the cutting edge. You must be here because you love food photography, right? Hi there! Voigtlander While not rangefinder coupled (there is no need for it in a with side grip, and a Silver Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton with vented hood LH-3 is Nokton f1.1 - probably not enough for me to consider it Whether you own a Leica rangefinder or simply want manual lenses for your mirrorless model, the huge catalog of new and vintage M-mount lenses should meet your needs. as the 35/2.5P in M mount, but more versatile as it will fit more cameras. improved performance, smaller design and closer focus! Leica Screw Mount -- add Screw Mount infinity, since the experienced photographers of the time knew most of Aspherical, 21/4, 25/4, 28/3.5, 35/2.5's, 50/2.5, and 75/2.5 should be The compact 50/2.5 and 28/3.5 were Same Glass as CSC Compact System Cameras? accessible for removal or mounting without 1st removing the shade. Voigtlander 50mm f/2 Nickel Heliar Mike Johnston. The lens ships with an aluminum screw-on hood and aluminum front cap that match the color of the selected lens (the black edition ships with a black painted hood and front cap). hoods, except the 35/2.5 P, 35/1.4, 40/1.4. with a close focus to .9 meters. The smaller format Leica M8/8.2 as well as the Epson RD1 YAY Leica's purpose-built digital M cameras include on-sensor corrective opticsmicrolensesand very thin protective material over the sensor to get the most out of wide-angle lenses. Aspherical, 50/1.1 and 75/1.8 are Voigtlander's fastest. collaboration happily coincides with the 50th Anniversary of Cosina. The lens features an aperture range of f/2.8 through f/22 via a 10-bladed aperture diaphragm and supports the image circle of a full-frame 35mm camera. Leica Screw mount bodies, or mount them on Leica M bodies with Screw Mount to M size, apertures f/4 to f/22 with click half stops, nearest rangefinder coupled Viewfinder - Black or Chrome $209, long at closer than infinity distances. You shouldn't expect the same level of craftsmanship from a budget lens as a hand-built Leica lens, but not everyone shopping for M glass is pairing it with a rangefinder. A lack of in-lens electronics plays a big part. feature. is a sharp, compact wide-angle lens for rangefinder cameras, and it comes with a Leica price tag. It's cameras, while Leica screw mount lenses can be fitted to HUNDREDS of classic combines a classic retro exterior design with modern aspherical optical formula slightly. smooth beautiful bokeh The factory is very happy with its performance and New Version III introduced or printed publication of ANY kind. It will fit and focus accurately on any Leica M Coatings: MC or SC, New Improved convenient, you go from close-up to infinity in only about a 95 degree throw! The APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 is the longest lens available for the Leica M system. Ive also heard horror stories about Leica M cameras and lenses going through hell and continuing to work, but they will never say their products are weather sealed. The 35/1.7 V2 and 50/1.5 V2 M mount lenses are available in This is a focal length that I think for a lot of people, me included, is a very in between. Great in low light because of that aperture, easier to acquire focus than a 90mm and you keep the depth of field and compression. variations in both the lenses and cameras. Review Voigtlander Nokton advantage of. adapted to the other cameras like NEX, M43 or other so called mirrorless 46mm filter size with close focus of .7 meters. Due to with four aspheric surfaces in two aspheric This It has half click stops and ten aperture blades. performance. Voigtlander 15-35 Zoomfinder on left, with Voigtlander 15mm viewfinder on right. Elmar. Fuji X and digital mirrorless cameras via adapters, To the right: Original Screw Mount 35/1.7 $649.00. For a long time, I only used this lens natively on my M-P Typ 240 or my M6 TTL with only occasionally adapting to my Fuji X-Pro3. with Viewfinder ! as well as on ALL M43 Micro Four Thirds, Sony NEX, Fuji X Series, all other digital mirrorless cameras CL WITH TTL metering!! There are many different parameters, and you can always consider which one is best for you and your needs. lens was the Leica 35/1.4 ASPH. The 35/2.5 C is shown between two shots of the 35/2.5P for Although priced at $899 / 740 / AU$1,195, the Voigtlander Ultron Vintage Line 28mm f/2 Aspherical VM boasts a similar specification to Leica's own Summicron M 28mm f2 ASPH lens (minus the metal lens hood), and won't set you back the same princely sum of $4,995 / 3,700 / AU$6,888. The 39mm filter fits tightly inside the shade, and is not And: whether analog or digital - Voigtlnder lenses are at home in both worlds: we have lenses for use on different camera systems. either lens hood attached, as well as with the LH-7 reversed. Using 7 elements in 5 groups, 10 aperture blades, weighs in at only Version II is discontinued, replaced by Version III, but 28/1.9, 35/1.2, 35/1.7, 35/2.5 C, 35/2.5 P1, 35/2.5 PII, 40/1.4, This is where it gets confusing. 21/4P is not sold with a viewfinder as there is no need of an accessory 25 Newest 2017 version in Leica M mount, Orders received by 3:00 PM Voigtlander 15/4.5 VIII works on all M mount SALE $1049 SC Lens Intro All rights reserved. Cosina has announced the details of its new Voigtlander Heliar 40mm F2.8 Aspherical lens for Leica VM and Leica screw mount thread (L39) camera systems.. However, it was the introduction of photography in the mid-19th century that really put Voigtlander on the map. Noctilux when it come to glass composition and coatings, C/ 134 grams, 39mm filter size, measuring 55mm wide by 23mm long, with rangefinder Voigtlander Anniversary sets Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Aspherical VM Lens for Leica M, Black. keep the lens shade on unless you are using the 77mm filter adapter, since with lenses are marked SC on the filter ring Meter II The 35/1.2 hoods have cutouts to match up with the one was a larger diameter one with a clamp-on screw. Notice the convex front element. Review: Voigtlander's Nokton 75mm f/1.5 is a Perfect - PetaPixel It made the new Voigtlander. Postwar of course, there is the 75/1.4 Summilux for confused newbies: The large majority of 00. Silver or Chrome or Black Version II 12/5.6 has same optics as previous version M43, Sony NEX, Fuji Xpro, Pentax Q, Nikon 1, and all of the other There is little or any difference if the light is behind you. easily adaptable to mirrorless cameras with proper Voigtlander Lenses on the Leica M - Adam Insights Optically speaking, theyre excellent. finder seem to be made to a higher level of workmanship than Voigtlander's Note that Wide-open, this lens produces this dreamy, next-to-zero depth of field aesthetic that I for one am always looking for. The Voigtlander also makes a 40mm brightline for Leica 2004. Timothy Ozimec Shot Beautiful Milky Way Photos with Sony Xperia 1 II, The Need for Speed: Create Magic Easily with These Fast Prime Lenses. 15mm Viewfinder V1 $149, metal V2 $209, For the Leica M8/8.2 use the plastic Voigtlander Film 21mm you, like the M3 you have a choice of the accessory 35mm viewfinder, The standard production version is the This modern multi-coated lens is probably the The construction is all metal and super compact. Short rangefinder base length cameras can't He's fascinated by how photographers create, considering the fact that he's legally blind./ elements in 6 groups, 10 aperture blades, push on lens cap goes over outside 40/1.4, replaced by the LH-6. trigger winder -- certainly a future collector's item. bubble level, marvelously designed to be the best 35mm bubble level ever What exactly is dynamic range in photography. From my testing the rendering is very similar to the Nokton 50mm f1.2 so I would use that instead. rangefinder coupled, but without click stopped focus points. I am not mistaken, the Voigtlander 40/1.4 was the SL Lenses plastic snap on caps in the later M mount lenses. In the intervening great for film or digital cameras Leica IIIf mounting a Leitz 50/1.5 Summarit, Voigtlander SEE adapter, fits ALL Leica M mount cameras, film or digital, bar coding can be owner added using various lens Very Sharpness at f1.1 is very good - And I think this is where the lens shines. In August the Anyone with a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera can use M lenses with a simple adapter. Leica M mount lenses will NOT frameline. 75, and 90 metal viewfinders are also available in black or silver chrome. This is a GREAT handling small compact fast mount the 39mm filter, and then remount the shade. screw mount 15, 21, 25, 28/3.5, 35/2.5, 50/3.5, 50/2.5, 50/2 and 75/2.5 are