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• Landscape Photographer:
White Pocket Lake by Mark Metternich

• Nature & Wildlife:
Steller's Sea Eagles and White Tailed Eagles of Japan! (Picture Heavy) by Nikon1960

• People Photography:
Abigail’s Make-A-Wish Trip by Ross Martin

Congratulations to Nikon1960 for winning MA 225, based on the theme: Full.

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Monthly Assignment 227 just started with theme: "Loud"
Deadline: April 1st noon - Participate!

Congratulations to Dragonfire for winning WA 1063, based on the theme: Cherries.

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Weekly Assignment 1065 just started with theme: "Square"
Deadline: March 8th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Kauai in February by J. Pow

• Nature & Wildlife:
Mama Moments from Masai Mara by Nisha

• People Photography:
Kenni in Studio by DanielScott

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1062, based on the theme: Chair.

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Weekly Assignment 1064 just started with theme: "Ring"
Deadline: March 1st noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
A new Series by Gregg B.

• Nature & Wildlife:
A Cooper's Hawk came to visit... by Dragonfire

• People Photography:
Hockey Portait by P Alesse

Congratulations to tjbel05 for winning WA 1061, based on the theme: Sea Shells.

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Weekly Assignment 1063 just started with theme: "Cherries"
Deadline: February 22nd noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Autumn at Schwabacher Landing by hpfish10

• Nature & Wildlife:
Colours of Caldas, Colombia: Toucans, Antpittas, Hummingbirds, Tanagers by jaylee73

• People Photography:
Sax Player Portrait by friscoron

Congratulations to Danpbphoto for winning WA 1060, based on the theme: My Country.

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Weekly Assignment 1062 just started with theme: "Chair"
Deadline: February 15th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Monument Valley In Slow Motion by MTGFender

• Nature & Wildlife:
Two Black Bear Cubs and a Yellow Ribbon by G.E. Smith

• People Photography:
There is always that one kid by James Markus

Congratulations to adventure_photo for winning MA 224, based on the theme: Pink.

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Monthly Assignment 226 just started with theme: "Sunset"
Deadline: March 1st noon - Participate!

Congratulations to hpfish10 for winning WA 1059, based on the theme: Door.

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Weekly Assignment 1061 just started with theme: "Sea Shells"
Deadline: February 8th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Lonely Dead Tree By The Sea by MTGFender

• Nature & Wildlife:
Photography of hummingbirds with natural light or multiflash by JavierWP

• People Photography:
Female Athlete Portraits by friscoron

Congratulations to adventure_photo for winning WA 1058, based on the theme: Sand.

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Weekly Assignment 1060 just started with theme: "My Country"
Deadline: February 1st noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Winter and Alabama Hills by Gregg B.

• Nature & Wildlife:
A morning with Short Eared Owls by louie champan

• People Photography:
Senior Portraits from the Fall by friscoron

Congratulations to Tom Harpstead for winning WA 1057, based on the theme: Sandwich.

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Weekly Assignment 1059 just started with theme: "Door"
Deadline: January 25th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
A New Morning, A New Year by Rajan Parrikar

• Nature & Wildlife:
Hunt for two by Karmal

• People Photography:
Desert Beauty by DanielScott

Congratulations to Elijah for winning WA 1056, based on the theme: Empty.

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Weekly Assignment 1058 just started with theme: "Sand"
Deadline: January 18th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Calm energy by xterra07

• Nature & Wildlife:
~~Twofer's: Bald Eagles~~ by Ted ellis

• People Photography:
A couple from Christmas day by Peter Figen

Congratulations to Tom Harpstead for winning WA 1055, based on the theme: Flip Flops.

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Weekly Assignment 1057 just started with theme: "Sandwich"
Deadline: January 11th noon - Participate!

Congratulations to chas for winning MA 223, based on the theme: Father.

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Monthly Assignment 225 just started with theme: "Full"
Deadline: February 1st noon - Participate!

I hope your cameras continue to capture the moments that will make this year the best one yet!

Revel in the golden light of 2023, find the colorful sunrises and sunsets, and seize the fleeting moments through the eyes of your lenses.

Wish you all very happy and prosperous New Year!

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• Landscape Photographer:
Mountain scenes in Colorado by xterra07

• Nature & Wildlife:
Happy Holidays from Central and South America by JavierWP

• People Photography:
Richard Gomez, Guitarist by Peter Figen

Congratulations to canucks for winning WA 1054, based on the theme: Cute.

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Weekly Assignment 1056 just started with theme: "Empty"
Deadline: January 4th noon - Participate!

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• Landscape Photographer:
A touch of snow by xterra07

• Nature & Wildlife:
Pumas by mitesh

• People Photography:
Last session with my beloved GFX100S by dawnkyung

Congratulations to Elijah for winning WA 1053, based on the theme: Sunglasses.

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Weekly Assignment 1055 just started with theme: "Flip Flops"
Deadline: December 28th noon - Participate!

Pre-order the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 Nokton lens: ($899)

CameraQuest | B&H Photo

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About the Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 Nokton lens:

The new Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 Nokton is a very compact addition to Voigtlander's Vintage line. Although it features a "vintage" exterior style, it's equipped with a modern optical formula reminiscent of the Voigtlander 35/1.2 III Nokton design, featuring 9 elements in 6 groups with 4 aspherical surfaces. It is available in both Type I aluminum (192g) or Type II brass (284g), features a small φ39mm filter diameter and focus down to 0.5m. I will be reviewing the Type I version in "matte" black paint, which is gorgeous and the matches the finish of my Leica M10-R Black Chrome.

When picking up the lens for the first time, I was shocked by how light it was. It weighs a mere 192 grams, making it a perfect companion for travel, hikes and landscapes. On the Leica M10-R, the lens balances well and does not block the 35mm frameline. It sports 12 aperture blades for well defined 12-point sunstars.

The Voigtlander 35mm f/1.5 Nokton is very well built. The focus ring runs smoothly and the aperture ring has defined 1/2 stop clicks. The focus throw angle is not very long at ~100 degrees allowing precision and fast focusing. Although the haptics and appearance are reminiscent of the old days, the lens output is unmistakably modern, well-corrected, promising great performance.


Review Quick Links:

1. Initial thoughts
   
2. Infinity performance on Leica M10-R
   
3. Infinity performance on Leica M10-R compared to Leica 35mm f/1.4 FLE
   
4. Infinity performance on Leica M10-R compared to Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 II Nokton
   
5. Infinity performance on Leica M10-R compared to Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron
   
6. Infinity performance adapted to Sony A74
   
7. Distortion
   
8. Chromatic Aberration (CA)
   
9. Optical Vignetting and Specular Highlights shape
   
10. Focus Shift
    
11. Sagittal Coma Flare performance
    
12. Minimal Focus Distance performance
    
13. Field Curvature
    
14. Rendering compared to Leica 35mm f/1.4 FLE
    
15. Rendering compared to Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 II Nokton
    
16. Rendering compared to Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron
    
17. Sunstar Rendering, Flare and Vignetting
    
18. Final Thoughts
    
19. Samples: 1 | 2

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• Landscape Photographer:
Emerald Lake Lodge by Sedalia636

• Nature & Wildlife:
Urban Coyotes by sum1sgrampa

• People Photography:
Ashley and Thor by learle

Congratulations to birdied for winning WA 1052, based on the theme: Summer.

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Weekly Assignment 1054 just started with theme: "Cute"
Deadline: December 21st noon - Participate!

Here are the Feature Thread Winners based on your votes:

• Landscape Photographer:
Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah wilderness hoodoos by The Rat

• Nature & Wildlife:
Eurasian pygmy owl ( Sparvuggla ) by Ronny Olsson

• People Photography:
Tulsi's Wedding 2022 by Rajan Parrikar