Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

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p.1 #1 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

Anyone had both of these?
How 'bout at the same time?
Thoughts?

Oct 04, 2012 at 09:03 PM

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p.1 #2 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

Had them both, though not at the same time.

Loved both, but would probably go against the stream and say I preferred the Leica APO macro Elmarit.

Oct 04, 2012 at 09:09 PM

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p.1 #3 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

I had them, but eventually sold the voigtlander. The later is a fine lens but not spectacular. However, it has one advantage over Leica - it can do 1:1 without any attachment.

Oct 04, 2012 at 10:15 PM

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p.1 #4 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

kosmoskatten wrote:
Had them both, though not at the same time.

Loved both, but would probably go against the stream and say I preferred the Leica APO macro Elmarit.

+1.

The 125 is a great macro. The Leica is excellent at all distances.

Oct 05, 2012 at 06:22 AM

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p.1 #5 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

Comparison of these two and the Zeiss MP100/2 as well: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1025651/0#9747210

I'm most impressed by the Leica for it's sheer color richness.

Oct 05, 2012 at 07:42 AM

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p.1 #6 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

So, now I am mainstream again huh? Yeay?

Oct 05, 2012 at 08:54 AM

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p.1 #7 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

Have both.
I preferred Voigtlander on 5DC because of AF confirm (EOS mount). Now though 5D MkIII Live View changed the game for me, I feel I neglected the Leica....

Oct 06, 2012 at 06:39 AM

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p.1 #8 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

I had both Leica and Zeiss MP100/2. Zeiss is a great lense but its CA is distracting. I don't have the Voiglander but from samples, I prefer Leica rendering.

Oct 11, 2012 at 05:48 AM

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p.1 #9 · Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 125/2.5 vs Leica Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100/2.8

I've used all three lenses mentioned....
Each has its own unique traits/character....but I preferred the uniqueness that came from the CV 125 most...
If you're after bright colors....choose Leica
If you're after 3D look.... Go for Zeiss

CV 125's rendering has indescribable mood, so to speak...
Also, its lack of CA is just unbeatable...
Close up portrait with this lens is a sight to behold...

Nov 18, 2012 at 02:26 AM

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