Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
p.80 #1Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
I don’t use this lens that frequently, mostly just when out of town, but it’s definitely very fun to use and the focal length is definitely nice on APS-C!
#1 Shot by my wife of Pfeiffer beach in beautiful light on her a6400, so effective 22.5mm.
Sunset on Pfeiffer Beach by Matt and Jess Feinman, on Flickr
#2 Shot of my wife in terrible light by me on my a7iii.
Portrait From The Future by Matt and Jess Feinman, on Flickr
#1 Shot by my wife of Pfeiffer beach in beautiful light on her a6400, so effective 22.5mm.
Sunset on Pfeiffer Beach by Matt and Jess Feinman, on Flickr#2 Shot of my wife in terrible light by me on my a7iii.
Portrait From The Future by Matt and Jess Feinman, on FlickrSep 02, 2020 at 12:35 AM
p.80 #2Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Fred Miranda wrote:
A7R2+ Voigtlander Heliar 15/4.5 E
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https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616285.3.jpgSuper series Piere. 
Can't wait to travel to Europe again!
Thank you Fred.
Peire wrote
I have recently discovered another XiV'th Century little gothic village church with medieval paintings.The church is surrounded by a defensive wall with a tower above the entrance. The wall was a mean of defence for local inhabitants during the Hussite wars.A7R2+ Voigtlander Heliar 15/4.5 E
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616707.6.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616707.5.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593615347.8.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616285.9.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593615347.6.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616285.1.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616285.8.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593615347.2.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616285.5.jpg
https://www.zeissimages.com/gallery/951/U951.1593616285.3.jpg
Can't wait to travel to Europe again!
Thank you Fred.
Sep 02, 2020 at 12:47 AM
p.80 #3Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
I just bought this lens and it's everything I was hoping for. Reasonable sharpness, good sunstars, good flare resistance.
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?
Nov 21, 2020 at 04:44 PM
p.80 #4Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
It will fit one 58mm filter. I’d get a thin one if you can though. I have had this lens 3 times. I cut the petals off three times too. Lol
Nov 21, 2020 at 05:25 PM
p.80 #5Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Ayoul wrote:
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?
I am never for putting a filter in front of an excellent lens like this in order to protect it. It degrades image quality.
If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?
I am never for putting a filter in front of an excellent lens like this in order to protect it. It degrades image quality.
If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.
Nov 21, 2020 at 05:41 PM
p.80 #6Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
1bwana1 wrote:
I am never for putting a filter in front of an excellent lens like this in order to protect it. It degrades image quality.
If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.
I'm perfecly aware of the theoretical disadvantage of filters. But I put protection filter on every lens. I don't buy cheap filters, and I have yet to see a sensible decrease in sharpness or a real shift in the colors with my lenses. I have done a few tests a few years ago and I couldn't distinguish any difference at 100%. The worst that I've seen are very rare additional ghosting in backlight, but I can live with it. I've ended this debate since many years (a debate with myself of course, everyone can disagree with that). Resale value is an important factor for me, so I prefer to protect them all.
Thanks for the information anyway !
Ayoul wrote
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.
I'm perfecly aware of the theoretical disadvantage of filters. But I put protection filter on every lens. I don't buy cheap filters, and I have yet to see a sensible decrease in sharpness or a real shift in the colors with my lenses. I have done a few tests a few years ago and I couldn't distinguish any difference at 100%. The worst that I've seen are very rare additional ghosting in backlight, but I can live with it. I've ended this debate since many years (a debate with myself of course, everyone can disagree with that). Resale value is an important factor for me, so I prefer to protect them all.
Thanks for the information anyway !
Nov 21, 2020 at 06:14 PM
p.80 #7Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Ayoul wrote:
I am never for putting a filter in front of an excellent lens like this in order to protect it. It degrades image quality.
If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.I'm perfecly aware of the theoretical disadvantage of filters. But I put protection filter on every lens. I don't buy cheap filters, and I have yet to see a sensible decrease in sharpness or a real shift in the colors with my lenses. I have done a few tests a few years ago and I couldn't distinguish any difference at 100%. The worst that I've seen are very rare additional ghosting in backlight, but I can live with it. I've ended this debate since many years (a debate with myself of course, everyone can disagree with that). Resale value is...Show more →
Yep, I concur. I use B+W clear filters on all my lenses (including the CV 15mm) and I have not seen any decrease in sharpness, colour shifts or reflections.
However, before committing to using B+W, I did experience reflection issues with Tiffen clear filters.
J
1bwana1 wrote
Ayoul wrote
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.
Yep, I concur. I use B+W clear filters on all my lenses (including the CV 15mm) and I have not seen any decrease in sharpness, colour shifts or reflections.
However, before committing to using B+W, I did experience reflection issues with Tiffen clear filters.
J
Nov 22, 2020 at 07:34 AM
p.80 #8Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Ayoul wrote:
I just bought this lens and it's everything I was hoping for. Reasonable sharpness, good sunstars, good flare resistance.
https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/11/21/201121114549294530.jpg
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?
I use regular 58mm Hoya MC UV(c) on mine.Not even a slim filter,but without any imposed vignetting.
I just bought this lens and it's everything I was hoping for. Reasonable sharpness, good sunstars, good flare resistance.
https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/11/21/201121114549294530.jpg
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?
I use regular 58mm Hoya MC UV(c) on mine.Not even a slim filter,but without any imposed vignetting.
Nov 22, 2020 at 10:32 AM
p.80 #10Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Ayoul wrote:
I am never for putting a filter in front of an excellent lens like this in order to protect it. It degrades image quality.
If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.I'm perfecly aware of the theoretical disadvantage of filters. But I put protection filter on every lens. I don't buy cheap filters, and I have yet to see a sensible decrease in sharpness or a real shift in the colors with my lenses. I have done a few tests a few years ago and I couldn't distinguish any difference at 100%. The worst that I've seen are very rare additional ghosting in backlight, but I can live with it. I've ended this debate since many years (a debate with myself of course, everyone can disagree with that). Resale value is...Show more →
I also use UV-filters on my lenses. The Panasonic 100-300 zoom (200-600 ff equivalent) is the only lens I have had any problems with, it didn't focus properly with the filter on. And others have also reported the same with that lens. My Sony 100-400 even with 1.4x adapter has no problems with focusing so it seems to be just that lens that for some reason doesn't do well with filters.
I use my filters on my lenses when I shot with the light and I screw them off when I shot towards the light. It is simply the fastest way to clean the front lens to not get visible dust specks that lights up when shooting towards the light.
1bwana1 wrote
Ayoul wrote
I have a question regarding filters. I know that it has been debated a lot here. I know that it's better to have the hood removed or to use a filter holder. But I'm just looking for a neutral or UV filter to protect the lens. Is there anything in this category which could be thin enough to fit ?If you want to put an ND filter on for more control of SS then OK it is useful if it helps make the shot. But buy the filter with the best glass you can find.
In either case, a single screw on filter fits this lens just fine. You just cannot stack them.
I also use UV-filters on my lenses. The Panasonic 100-300 zoom (200-600 ff equivalent) is the only lens I have had any problems with, it didn't focus properly with the filter on. And others have also reported the same with that lens. My Sony 100-400 even with 1.4x adapter has no problems with focusing so it seems to be just that lens that for some reason doesn't do well with filters.
I use my filters on my lenses when I shot with the light and I screw them off when I shot towards the light. It is simply the fastest way to clean the front lens to not get visible dust specks that lights up when shooting towards the light.
Nov 22, 2020 at 02:16 PM
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p.80 #11Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
lattesweden wrote:
I use my filters on my lenses when I shot with the light and I screw them off when I shot towards the light. It is simply the fastest way to clean the front lens to not get visible dust specks that lights up when shooting towards the light.
Clever idea !
I use my filters on my lenses when I shot with the light and I screw them off when I shot towards the light. It is simply the fastest way to clean the front lens to not get visible dust specks that lights up when shooting towards the light.
Clever idea !
Nov 22, 2020 at 05:17 PM
p.80 #12Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Back when it was still summer I got to play a bit with this little uw gem at an old Rihemberk castle ruins overlooking one of my favourite regions in Slovenia - the Vipava valley, where one gets to stock up on great wine at the many local winemakers and go out for fine dinning - one of the nice restaurants there just recently got their first Michelin star...
Cheers, A.
Cheers, A.
Dec 06, 2020 at 03:14 AM
p.80 #13Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
A7R2+Voigtlander Heliar 15/4.5 E
Jan 02, 2021 at 04:33 AM
p.80 #14Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
It was a very low tide, and a beautiful sunset for my evening walk along the coast with my Wife today. It is rare to have so much of the reef exposed. This part of he reef is rarely exposed, but we had very low tides and sunset was right at the maximum low.
Wonderful patterns and reflections created by the tide pools.
A multi shot exposure blend
Wonderful patterns and reflections created by the tide pools.
A multi shot exposure blend
Jan 02, 2021 at 09:50 PM
p.80 #16Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
In case anybody was wondering about the Voigtlander 15mm III on APS-C, here are some cold, cold shots. I'm glad to have sunstars back in my life though.
X-T2 | CV15
Fading light, so these were shot at 4.5-5.6
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Jan 28, 2021 at 04:21 PM
p.80 #17Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Some amazing images in this thread.
Sep 28, 2021 at 12:39 PM
p.80 #18Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Considering to buy this lens for a trip this December.
Somebody used it with a Nikon Z body? any feedback?
Thank you.
Marcelo
Somebody used it with a Nikon Z body? any feedback?
Thank you.
Marcelo
Nov 03, 2021 at 08:16 PM
p.80 #19Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
omarccx wrote:
In case anybody was wondering about the Voigtlander 15mm III on APS-C, here are some cold, cold shots. I'm glad to have sunstars back in my life though.
X-T2 | CV15
Fading light, so these were shot at 4.5-5.6
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50885781991_2147e15567_h.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50885886977_d348b488fd_h.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50885783866_76acf54ec0_h.jpg
Is that the M version presumably? I still have my vers 1 LTM which I bought ehen they first came out, great on film but not so good on even my Fuji
Gerry
Nov 04, 2021 at 02:54 AM
p.80 #20Official: Voigtlander 15mm f/4.5 III E-mount
Love this lens. I had the lens hood fins cut down in order to use filters.
Nov 04, 2021 at 03:27 AM