Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
p.18 #1Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Thanks Fred, after looking at these shots I sort of had a feeling this was a reasonable result for a goodish copy of this lens. The main purpose for this lens is to have a small and light UWA lens to take hiking along with my other primes. I can use my ZE 15 when I need the speed or maybe ultimate quality (I'll have to compare them.)
-Tim
Fred Miranda wrote:
tsdevine wrote
Okay, maybe mine is not quite to Choppy levels, but it might be better than I first thought. This was a really hurried test (over lunch) and was about best I could find in terms of a subject I could get to over lunch.Here's the lower right corner at f/4.5, f/5.6, f/8, and f/11. These were processed via Photo Ninja, so I can't match the settings for what other people have posted.
http://www.devine.photography/img/s7/v156/p2141998941.jpg
http://www.devine.photography/img/s9/v96/p1943736546.jpg
http://www.devine.photography/img/s11/v27/p2078634511.jpg
http://www.devine.photography/img/s11/v32/p1913815782.jpg
And here's the full shot to get an idea of what part you're looking at in the above crops.
http://www.devine.photography/img/s7/v154/p2121052496-6.jpg
Full Size JPEG (f/8)
RAW file (f/8)
What do you guys think?
-Tim
Tim,
I think you got a good copy.
Here is how your extreme corner would look with vignetting, CA correction and LR sharpening (45, 0.7, 25, 0)
Finally a decent E-mount version. (this was at f/5.6)
Apr 29, 2016 at 03:45 AM
p.18 #2Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
I don't see how, APS-C mode is set to off (not auto or on) and the shots "look" like 15mm based on the location I was shooting.
-Tim
alundeb wrote:
Fred Miranda wrote
tsdevine wrote
Okay, maybe mine is not quite to Choppy levels, but it might be better than I first thought. This was a really hurried test (over lunch) and was about best I could find in terms of a subject I could get to over lunch.Here's the lower right corner at f/4.5, f/5.6, f/8, and f/11. These were processed via Photo Ninja, so I can't match the settings for what other people have posted.
http://www.devine.photography/img/s7/v156/p2141998941.jpg
http://www.devine.photography/img/s9/v96/p1943736546.jpg
http://www.devine.photography/img/s11/v27/p2078634511.jpg
http://www.devine.photography/img/s11/v32/p1913815782.jpg
And here's the full shot to get an idea of what part you're looking at in the above crops.
http://www.devine.photography/img/s7/v154/p2121052496-6.jpg
Full Size JPEG (f/8)
RAW file (f/8)
What do you guys think?
-Tim
Tim,
I think you got a good copy.
Here is how your extreme corner would look with vignetting, CA correction and LR sharpening (45, 0.7, 25, 0)
Finally a decent E-mount version. (this was at f/5.6)
Apr 29, 2016 at 03:49 AM
p.18 #3Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
First of all, thanks Fred and Guy for all the tests. I received my e-mount version today and did a quick check. I have the M-mount version as well, and my e-mount version performs better at extreme corners. The image below was taken at f11 (the aperture that I use most for the type of shots I do with ultra wide focal). The next image is an unscaled crop from the weakest corner of my copy (the bottom right corner). Vignetting and CA correction have been applied.
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Apr 29, 2016 at 06:10 AM
p.18 #4Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Looks very good . Note your probably getting a little diffraction at F11, so F8 would serve you slightly better but if you need the DOF than you need it so use it. Just something to be aware of as on the A7rII diffraction hits at F11 but that corner looks nice. Nice to see folks getting some good copies. This is encouraging for sure
Apr 29, 2016 at 06:14 AM
p.18 #5Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
That is Choppy standard image.
Apr 29, 2016 at 06:16 AM
p.18 #6Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
OK, while I rarely do these tests, you all have me wondering. The sun just came out after days of rain but all I could do for now is take a couple of test shots through a somewhat dirty window. Both sets are at f/11. SOOC + lens profile applied. To me this looks like a decent result . . . yes?
Test shot 1 @ f/11
Lower right corner 1:1
Upper left corner
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Test shot 1 @ f/11
Lower right corner 1:1
Upper left corner
Edited on Apr 29, 2016 at 07:50 AM · View previous versions
Apr 29, 2016 at 07:45 AM
p.18 #7Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Second image on other diagonal
Upper right
Lower left
Upper right
Lower left
Apr 29, 2016 at 07:46 AM
p.18 #8Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Looks really good Bob.
-Tim
Apr 29, 2016 at 07:49 AM
p.18 #9Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
i wonder when adorama is going to ship my lens.. amazon says "back in stock may 2"
Apr 29, 2016 at 08:21 AM
p.18 #10Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
tsdevine wrote:
Looks really good Bob.
-Tim
Thanks Tim. Makes me wonder if I should take a chance and move to the E-Mount or leave well enough alone and stay with my M-Mount.
Looks really good Bob.
-Tim
Thanks Tim. Makes me wonder if I should take a chance and move to the E-Mount or leave well enough alone and stay with my M-Mount.
Apr 29, 2016 at 08:26 AM
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p.18 #11Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
rji2goleez wrote:
-TimThanks Tim. Makes me wonder if I should take a chance and move to the E-Mount or leave well enough alone and stay with my M-Mount.
I'm in the same boat. I just submitted an order for the E-mount version and figure I'll test the lens and if it is at least as good as my M mount version I'll buy it for the native E-mount lens benefits. I'm not in any rush to accept a mediocre performing lens so I'll send back as many as I need to until I find a good one. I'm hoping my luck is good and I'll get a good one first attempt
tsdevine wrote
Looks really good Bob.-Tim
I'm in the same boat. I just submitted an order for the E-mount version and figure I'll test the lens and if it is at least as good as my M mount version I'll buy it for the native E-mount lens benefits. I'm not in any rush to accept a mediocre performing lens so I'll send back as many as I need to until I find a good one. I'm hoping my luck is good and I'll get a good one first attempt
Apr 29, 2016 at 08:38 AM
p.18 #12Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Use F8 folks . Stay away from F11 as its starting to diffract at least for your tests. Remember Choppy is there at f5.6 . And slightly better at F8 buts starts to diffract at F11. For real shooting F11 will be fine for near to far shots for DOF. Are you fixing CA in these as well. Because I'm not seeing it which is great but good for us to know when viewing.
Apr 29, 2016 at 08:39 AM
p.18 #13Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
That's the way to look at it. Fred's got a couple coming and if he has a great 2nd copy than I'll buy it from him but I'm not giving up Choppy until I find a great copy. I would like the E as well
Chuck Coyne wrote:
-TimThanks Tim. Makes me wonder if I should take a chance and move to the E-Mount or leave well enough alone and stay with my M-Mount.I'm in the same boat. I just submitted an order for the E-mount version and figure I'll test the lens and if it is at least as good as my M mount version I'll buy it for the native E-mount lens benefits. I'm not in any rush to accept a mediocre performing lens so I'll send back as many as I need to until I find a good one. I'm hoping my luck is good and I'll get a good one first attempt
Chuck Coyne wrote:
rji2goleez wrote
tsdevine wrote
Looks really good Bob.-Tim
Apr 29, 2016 at 08:41 AM
p.18 #14Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
For 15mm landscape, most case f8 won't cut it for DOF once you level your camera well.
Apr 29, 2016 at 09:11 AM
p.18 #15Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
zhangyue wrote:
For 15mm landscape, most case f8 won't cut it for DOF once you level your camera well.
True but if you are shooting static scenes on a tripod just do a few exposures with focus stacking at 5.6 to f/8 and you can produce a great result with plenty of DOF.
For 15mm landscape, most case f8 won't cut it for DOF once you level your camera well.
True but if you are shooting static scenes on a tripod just do a few exposures with focus stacking at 5.6 to f/8 and you can produce a great result with plenty of DOF.
Apr 29, 2016 at 09:29 AM
p.18 #16Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
tororo wrote:
First of all, thanks Fred and Guy for all the tests. I received my e-mount version today and did a quick check. I have the M-mount version as well, and my e-mount version performs better at extreme corners. The image below was taken at f11 (the aperture that I use most for the type of shots I do with ultra wide focal). The next image is an unscaled crop from the weakest corner of my copy (the bottom right corner). Vignetting and CA correction have been applied.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/603609/_DSC3004-4.jpg
Crop from the weakest corner of my copy:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/603609/_DSC3004-2.jpg
Looking good. I'm getting me replacement today. Fingers crossed!
First of all, thanks Fred and Guy for all the tests. I received my e-mount version today and did a quick check. I have the M-mount version as well, and my e-mount version performs better at extreme corners. The image below was taken at f11 (the aperture that I use most for the type of shots I do with ultra wide focal). The next image is an unscaled crop from the weakest corner of my copy (the bottom right corner). Vignetting and CA correction have been applied.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/603609/_DSC3004-4.jpg
Crop from the weakest corner of my copy:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/603609/_DSC3004-2.jpg
Looking good. I'm getting me replacement today. Fingers crossed!
Apr 29, 2016 at 10:29 AM
p.18 #17Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Is it possible to use Lee Filters with this lens due to the petal/hood configuration?
*disclaimer - I didn't read the entire thread.
*disclaimer - I didn't read the entire thread.
Apr 29, 2016 at 10:54 AM
p.18 #18Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
No you can't. You have to cut the petals off as I did . Mine is now called Choppy
Etherton wrote:
Is it possible to use Lee Filters with this lens due to the petal/hood configuration?
*disclaimer - I didn't read the entire thread.
Apr 29, 2016 at 11:03 AM
p.18 #19Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Etherton wrote:
Is it possible to use Lee Filters with this lens due to the petal/hood configuration?
*disclaimer - I didn't read the entire thread.
Yes and no...
You need to remove the built-in hood first. That can be accomplished the boring way (skgrimes) or the fun way (dremel)
Guy, when you get little choppy back today, post a picture of it with the step-up filters. It looks good.
As they say, don't judge a book by its cover!
Is it possible to use Lee Filters with this lens due to the petal/hood configuration?
*disclaimer - I didn't read the entire thread.
Yes and no...
You need to remove the built-in hood first. That can be accomplished the boring way (skgrimes) or the fun way (dremel)
Guy, when you get little choppy back today, post a picture of it with the step-up filters. It looks good.
As they say, don't judge a book by its cover!
Apr 29, 2016 at 11:04 AM
p.18 #20Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Will do . I'll post pics of choppy
Apr 29, 2016 at 11:25 AM