Jeff Kott wrote:
Hi Jacob, I remember that first image from the NEX forum and I still like it.
Which CV 90/3.5 are you using - them M mount version, SLI or SLII?
Thanks Jeff. Pretty much anything I post here will be re-post from the NEX thread since I'm using all CV glass on my 5N now. I really like the small form factor, and great value.
My 90 is the LTM. I don't think an M mount version has ever been made. Here are a few more from the 90, more colorful this time...
Beautiful stuff from the 125 guys. I always wanted that lens for my 5D, but never got around to it. I started thinking that the 180/4 would make a nice addition to what I've got... maybe one of these days.
The more CV shots I look at the more I'm starting to think I recognize a little bit of signature in the way the Voigt blues and neutral colors are rendered. Could just be my imagination (?)
Ron, Really impressive shots. Especially like the first one. Such a beautiful rendering and color. Again, it proves good photographer make any lens singing.
About VC 75mm, do you notice focus shift? My copy is front focused wide open and go away f2.8, not sure if the DOF covers it or optimized for f2.8? never investigate it since I use 35 and 50mm most with M9.
Thanks Michael. Yes, I noticed focus shift with the 75. I think Cosina optimized it at around f/2.8 for rangefinder focusing. If optimized for f/1.8, then there would be noticeable back focus as it's stopped down until depth of field is deep enough (not sure when it would reach that point). I've only tried this one copy, so I wasn't sure about this, but it's interesting to note that you've had very nearly the exact same experience as I have. I did a test where I photographed a sequence with the camera on a tripod from wide open to stopped down, and the focus shift was pretty noticeable.
A few months ago I found a reasonably priced 90 Summarit and now use it more than the Voigtlander, which I will likely sell. If you're looking for modern lens performance, such as good across the frame sharpness, then I think the Summarits are a better option. The 75 Summarit is supposed to be even better than the 90 and both are smaller and lighter than the 75 f/1.8, which I honestly think is an f/2 lens because I can see no difference in exposures between f/1.8 and f/2. With some M9 experience under my belt now, I also believe that the jump from 50mm to 90mm is more comfortable than the smaller change from 50mm to 75mm.
Krosavcheg wrote:
What do you call it when you constantly misfocus on a 5D with a Ee-s, and native EOS mount on 125/2.5?..
Sticky fingers?
Here's a few of the M39 Mount Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 50mm f/1.5 all at f/1.5. Nothing special, just a few snapshots in and around the house to see what it's like. It seems pretty nice. In UBER HIGH contrast areas it has a 5 pixel PF but it's real low saturation! I've seen some APOs that were like that too - with a faded PF.
Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5.
100% Crop
Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5.
100% Crop, You can see the faded PF there on the left side of that tank thing.
Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5.
100% Crop, Kinda big, Sorry.
Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5.
Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 50mm f/1.5 at f/1.5.
Thanks Jacob. I recall you inquired about the lens in a thread maybe about a half a year ago... As I mentioned, I will also sell mine. I think it's a nice lens, but the Summarit better suits my needs.
Bif - thanks - I have a 50 f/1.5 coming and look forward to trying it.
Bifurcator wrote:
Interesting. All Voigtlander lenses are Cosina, or just some?
I'm sure there are some older Voigtlander lenses floating around that were made in Germany before Cosina bought the name. The Voigtländer Braunschweig Heliar - 30cm f4.5 that Zaitz used to take that beautiful photo of his Bluetick coonhound on page 1 of this thread must certainly be one of them.
