Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
p.71 #1Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Is the Breakthrough ND the only brand known to not vignette with this lens? Unfortunately B&H don't sell the 58mm Breakthrough ND (only CPL) and I have a gift card to use there...
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
Mar 10, 2017 at 05:06 AM
p.71 #2Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Can't comment on the ND, but I did purchase the Zeiss CPL. Works like a charm, smooth operation, no vignetting. It can be difficult to remove sometimes if it's tightened too much, due to the petals. But otherwise just fine.
Mar 10, 2017 at 07:30 AM
Mar 11, 2017 at 10:53 AM
p.71 #4Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Aztatlan wrote:
Is the Breakthrough ND the only brand known to not vignette with this lens? Unfortunately B&H don't sell the 58mm Breakthrough ND (only CPL) and I have a gift card to use there...
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
That's right. I tested a bunch of NDs for the 15/4.5 III and only the Breakthrough ND didn't show hints of vignetting. It's super thin. I still have one.
Is the Breakthrough ND the only brand known to not vignette with this lens? Unfortunately B&H don't sell the 58mm Breakthrough ND (only CPL) and I have a gift card to use there...
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
That's right. I tested a bunch of NDs for the 15/4.5 III and only the Breakthrough ND didn't show hints of vignetting. It's super thin. I still have one.
Mar 11, 2017 at 11:01 AM
p.71 #5Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Fred Miranda wrote:
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)That's right. I tested a bunch of NDs for the 15/4.5 III and only the Breakthrough ND didn't show hints of vignetting. It's super thin. I still have one.
Good to know, thanks. Unfortunate that B&H don't stock them, though.
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.
Aztatlan wrote
Is the Breakthrough ND the only brand known to not vignette with this lens? Unfortunately B&H don't sell the 58mm Breakthrough ND (only CPL) and I have a gift card to use there...Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
Good to know, thanks. Unfortunate that B&H don't stock them, though.
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.
Mar 11, 2017 at 05:59 PM
p.71 #6Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Sorry to chime in late but I have the emount Voightlander 15 4.5 III and would like to
see if there's a way of getting my Lee holder to house the filters...
see if there's a way of getting my Lee holder to house the filters...
Mar 12, 2017 at 05:15 PM
p.71 #8Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Just ordered mine in M mount. Hopefully I'll get a good one...
Mar 16, 2017 at 05:39 AM
p.71 #9Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Aztatlan wrote:
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)That's right. I tested a bunch of NDs for the 15/4.5 III and only the Breakthrough ND didn't show hints of vignetting. It's super thin. I still have one.Good to know, thanks. Unfortunate that B&H don't stock them, though.
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.
NiSi is probably interested in making a holder for the 15mm and 12mm, but they need someone to send them the lens first (for a few weeks) as I did with my 10mm 5.6.
The person who lends his lens usually gets the first holder and maybe even a filter or two (don't quote me on that!).
In case any of you is interested send me a PN, I will establish contact then.
Fred Miranda wrote
Aztatlan wrote
Is the Breakthrough ND the only brand known to not vignette with this lens? Unfortunately B&H don't sell the 58mm Breakthrough ND (only CPL) and I have a gift card to use there...Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.
NiSi is probably interested in making a holder for the 15mm and 12mm, but they need someone to send them the lens first (for a few weeks) as I did with my 10mm 5.6.
The person who lends his lens usually gets the first holder and maybe even a filter or two (don't quote me on that!).
In case any of you is interested send me a PN, I will establish contact then.
Mar 16, 2017 at 07:16 AM
p.71 #10Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
BastianK wrote:
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)That's right. I tested a bunch of NDs for the 15/4.5 III and only the Breakthrough ND didn't show hints of vignetting. It's super thin. I still have one.Good to know, thanks. Unfortunate that B&H don't stock them, though.
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.NiSi is probably interested in making a holder for the 15mm and 12mm, but they need someone to send them the lens first (for a few weeks) as I did with my 10mm 5.6.
The person who lends his lens usually gets the first holder and maybe even a filter or two (don't quote me on that!).
In case any of you is interested send me a PN, I will establish contact then.
Interesting. A bit strange that they need people to loan them lenses to make holders, though. I mean the cost buying a copy of each lens would be recouped after only a handful of holder sales...
Frankly after it took five tries to get a good copy of the 15 I would never lend it out to anyone 
I had wondered whether the 10/5.6 holder could be modified at all to fit on the 15?
Aztatlan wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Aztatlan wrote
Is the Breakthrough ND the only brand known to not vignette with this lens? Unfortunately B&H don't sell the 58mm Breakthrough ND (only CPL) and I have a gift card to use there...Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.
The person who lends his lens usually gets the first holder and maybe even a filter or two (don't quote me on that!).
In case any of you is interested send me a PN, I will establish contact then.
Interesting. A bit strange that they need people to loan them lenses to make holders, though. I mean the cost buying a copy of each lens would be recouped after only a handful of holder sales...
Frankly after it took five tries to get a good copy of the 15 I would never lend it out to anyone I had wondered whether the 10/5.6 holder could be modified at all to fit on the 15?
Mar 17, 2017 at 01:55 AM
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p.71 #11Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Aztatlan wrote:
Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)That's right. I tested a bunch of NDs for the 15/4.5 III and only the Breakthrough ND didn't show hints of vignetting. It's super thin. I still have one.Good to know, thanks. Unfortunate that B&H don't stock them, though.
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.NiSi is probably interested in making a holder for the 15mm and 12mm, but they need someone to send them the lens first (for a few weeks) as I did with my 10mm 5.6.
The person who lends his lens usually gets the first holder and maybe even a filter or two (don't quote me on that!).
In case any of you is interested send me a PN, I will establish contact then.Interesting. A bit strange that they need people to loan them lenses to make holders, though. I mean the cost buying a copy of each lens would be recouped after only a handful of holder sales...
A handful? What do you think they make on one holder?
I had wondered whether the 10/5.6 holder could be modified at all to fit on the 15?
10mm 5.6 needs 150mm square filters, 15mm 4.5 will probably work with 100mm square filters. 12mm 5.6: I don't know.
BastianK wrote
Aztatlan wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Aztatlan wrote
Is the Breakthrough ND the only brand known to not vignette with this lens? Unfortunately B&H don't sell the 58mm Breakthrough ND (only CPL) and I have a gift card to use there...Also considering the CPL. Is it tricky to remove? (Thinking the X2 model B&H stock. They don't have the X4 that is on the manufacturer website and the manufacturer doesn't list the X2. Go figure)
I was considering trying the B+W XS-Pro ND: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1298665-REG/b_w_1089178_xs_pro_58mm_nano_mc_803.html
A slight vignette I could probably live with, as long as it isn't a hard vignette.
One Vietnamese company seem to make a holder for 100mm square filters, unfortunately it seems a little tricky to get. NiSi also make one for the 10/5.6 model but not the 12 or the 15, annoyingly.
The person who lends his lens usually gets the first holder and maybe even a filter or two (don't quote me on that!).
In case any of you is interested send me a PN, I will establish contact then.
A handful? What do you think they make on one holder?
I had wondered whether the 10/5.6 holder could be modified at all to fit on the 15?
10mm 5.6 needs 150mm square filters, 15mm 4.5 will probably work with 100mm square filters. 12mm 5.6: I don't know.
Mar 17, 2017 at 03:08 AM
p.71 #12Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
BastianK wrote:
A handful? What do you think they make on one holder?
Well, obviously I am not privvy to their financials but locally one of the NiSi holders sells for around 20% of the cost of the 15/4.5 lens. I understand there is a retailer markup involved but still, even allowing for that there is plenty of unit gross profit in each of these holders. Naturally if they bought a used copy of the lens to base their design on they could save even more money. (Buy a cheap sample with smeared corners - don't need sharp corners to design and test a filter holder) A "handful" is perhaps a slight exaggeration but I'd hazard a guess I could hold in both hands the number of holders it would require them to sell to recoup the cost of a lens, especially if they just eBayed it when they were done with it.
BastianK wrote:
10mm 5.6 needs 150mm square filters, 15mm 4.5 will probably work with 100mm square filters. 12mm 5.6: I don't know.
I've got some 150mm filters kicking around anyway, although yes ideally a 100mm holder would be fantastic.
A handful? What do you think they make on one holder?
Well, obviously I am not privvy to their financials but locally one of the NiSi holders sells for around 20% of the cost of the 15/4.5 lens. I understand there is a retailer markup involved but still, even allowing for that there is plenty of unit gross profit in each of these holders. Naturally if they bought a used copy of the lens to base their design on they could save even more money. (Buy a cheap sample with smeared corners - don't need sharp corners to design and test a filter holder
) A "handful" is perhaps a slight exaggeration but I'd hazard a guess I could hold in both hands the number of holders it would require them to sell to recoup the cost of a lens, especially if they just eBayed it when they were done with it.BastianK wrote:
10mm 5.6 needs 150mm square filters, 15mm 4.5 will probably work with 100mm square filters. 12mm 5.6: I don't know.
I've got some 150mm filters kicking around anyway, although yes ideally a 100mm holder would be fantastic.
Mar 17, 2017 at 03:30 AM
p.71 #13Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Aztatlan wrote:
Well, obviously I am not privvy to their financials but locally one of the NiSi holders sells for around 20% of the cost of the 15/4.5 lens. I understand there is a retailer markup involved but still, even allowing for that there is plenty of unit gross profit in each of these holders. Naturally if they bought a used copy of the lens to base their design on they could save even more money. (Buy a cheap sample with smeared corners - don't need sharp corners to design and test a filter holder ) A "handful" is perhaps a slight...Show more →
When I come around a 15mm 4.5 next time and have my 10mm 5.6 holder available I will check if it fits.
BastianK wrote
A handful? What do you think they make on one holder?) A "handful" is perhaps a slight...Show more →BastianK wrote
10mm 5.6 needs 150mm square filters, 15mm 4.5 will probably work with 100mm square filters. 12mm 5.6: I don't know.When I come around a 15mm 4.5 next time and have my 10mm 5.6 holder available I will check if it fits.
Mar 17, 2017 at 03:43 AM
p.71 #14Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
BastianK wrote:
Well, obviously I am not privvy to their financials but locally one of the NiSi holders sells for around 20% of the cost of the 15/4.5 lens. I understand there is a retailer markup involved but still, even allowing for that there is plenty of unit gross profit in each of these holders. Naturally if they bought a used copy of the lens to base their design on they could save even more money. (Buy a cheap sample with smeared corners - don't need sharp corners to design and test a filter holder ) A "handful" is perhaps a slight exaggeration but I'd hazard a guess I could hold in both hands the number of holders it would require them to sell to recoup the cost of a lens, especially if they just eBayed it when they were done with it.
I've got some 150mm filters kicking around anyway, although yes ideally a 100mm holder would be fantastic.When I come around a 15mm 4.5 next time and have my 10mm 5.6 holder available I will check if it fits.
That would be great, thanks. I am assuming it might be a bit big out of the box for the 15, but thought maybe with some gaffer tape or something to pad it out, it might fit. I don't have a 10/5.6 at hand to compare the size of, or the placement of the hood petals.
Aztatlan wrote
BastianK wrote
A handful? What do you think they make on one holder?) A "handful" is perhaps a slight exaggeration but I'd hazard a guess I could hold in both hands the number of holders it would require them to sell to recoup the cost of a lens, especially if they just eBayed it when they were done with it.BastianK wrote
10mm 5.6 needs 150mm square filters, 15mm 4.5 will probably work with 100mm square filters. 12mm 5.6: I don't know.That would be great, thanks. I am assuming it might be a bit big out of the box for the 15, but thought maybe with some gaffer tape or something to pad it out, it might fit. I don't have a 10/5.6 at hand to compare the size of, or the placement of the hood petals.
Mar 17, 2017 at 04:40 PM
p.71 #15Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Has anyone tried this holder designed for the old 12mm on the 15?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/213007-REG/Voigtlander_45BD213A_Filter_Adapter_for_12mm.html
There's a review and a Q&A answer in which two people claim it fits (with a minor modification) on a 15mm Heliar but they do not state which model specifically.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/213007-REG/Voigtlander_45BD213A_Filter_Adapter_for_12mm.html
There's a review and a Q&A answer in which two people claim it fits (with a minor modification) on a 15mm Heliar but they do not state which model specifically.
Mar 21, 2017 at 04:47 AM
p.71 #16Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Folks, what do you think about my copy?
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Mar 25, 2017 at 08:32 AM
p.71 #17Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
From full frame it looks good. Your looking for smearing in the corners which I'm not really seeing on my Ipad
Mar 25, 2017 at 08:36 AM
p.71 #18Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
I looked into it before I cut the petals off with a Dremel . I never thought it would work since it was for the old unit. Petals off you can do just about anything filter wise. Best solution was cut petals off go 58-62 step up ring than you can use 2 if needed 62mm filters. Or put a Lee system in the mix.
Aztatlan wrote:
Has anyone tried this holder designed for the old 12mm on the 15?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/213007-REG/Voigtlander_45BD213A_Filter_Adapter_for_12mm.html
There's a review and a Q&A answer in which two people claim it fits (with a minor modification) on a 15mm Heliar but they do not state which model specifically.
Aztatlan wrote:
Has anyone tried this holder designed for the old 12mm on the 15?
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/213007-REG/Voigtlander_45BD213A_Filter_Adapter_for_12mm.html
There's a review and a Q&A answer in which two people claim it fits (with a minor modification) on a 15mm Heliar but they do not state which model specifically.
Mar 25, 2017 at 08:40 AM
p.71 #19Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Hi, thanks, I've just added screenshots of the zoomed corners.
Mar 25, 2017 at 08:41 AM
p.71 #20Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Keep it and enjoy
simonedf wrote:
Hi, thanks, I've just added screenshots of the zoomed corners.
simonedf wrote:
Hi, thanks, I've just added screenshots of the zoomed corners.
Mar 25, 2017 at 08:50 AM