Hi all. I'm curious to have some opinions on which to get between the Voigt 35 and 40 if my other primary lens is the Zony 50mm 1.4 which I love.
I have the Batis 25 but am selling it since I mostly take pictures of people and I'm just not loving it for that.
I'm intrigued by the character I'm seeing on the 35mm wide open and I like the idea of a smaller lighter lens to walk around with. My thinking is the the 40mm would be better for me if it was my primary lens but since I already have the 50 which deliver super smooth results wide open, it would give me more variety to get the 35mm? On the other hand, I tend to put one lens on and keep it there for a while so if folks feel the 40mm is just the more magical lens, is still light enough relative to the 50mm for walking around and the 40mm feel closer to 35 than to 50, I'd go for the 40mm.
I know this is all subjective and I probably just need to get one and play but I was curious for some opinions. thanks!
Jsjs wrote:
Hi all. I'm curious to have some opinions on which to get between the Voigt 35 and 40 if my other primary lens is the Zony 50mm 1.4 which I love.
I have the Batis 25 but am selling it since I mostly take pictures of people and I'm just not loving it for that.
I'm intrigued by the character I'm seeing on the 35mm wide open and I like the idea of a smaller lighter lens to walk around with. My thinking is the the 40mm would be better for me if it was my primary lens but since I already have the 50 which deliver super smooth results wide open, it would give me more variety to get the 35mm? On the other hand, I tend to put one lens on and keep it there for a while so if folks feel the 40mm is just the more magical lens, is still light enough relative to the 50mm for walking around and the 40mm feel closer to 35 than to 50, I'd go for the 40mm.
I know this is all subjective and I probably just need to get one and play but I was curious for some opinions. thanks!...Show more →
I can't stand the CV35 classic's bokeh. Really ugly IMO and puts the focus of the image on the weird look it creates, not your subject. Not a lens I would consider personally.
The CV40 is almost the opposite, the bokeh is amazing and smooth most of the time with just a hint of character. Great size and stays on my camera a lot since I've owned it.
For focal length, the CV40 is pretty close to your 50 though. The Sony or Samyang 35/2.8 would compliment your 50 better as a small/light alternative. You'll still have the 50 when you need the narrow DOF.
grahamgibson wrote:
I can't stand the CV35 classic's bokeh. Really ugly IMO and puts the focus of the image on the weird look it creates, not your subject. Not a lens I would consider personally.
Yes, wide-open, the 35/1.4 Classic rendering is outrageous and I love it for some subjects.
(samples 1 | samples 2)
By f/2, rendering is much smoother and similar to the Lox 35/2's. (link)
Jsjs wrote:
Hi all. I'm curious to have some opinions on which to get between the Voigt 35 and 40 if my other primary lens is the Zony 50mm 1.4 which I love.
I have the Batis 25 but am selling it since I mostly take pictures of people and I'm just not loving it for that.
I'm intrigued by the character I'm seeing on the 35mm wide open and I like the idea of a smaller lighter lens to walk around with. My thinking is the the 40mm would be better for me if it was my primary lens but since I already have the 50 which deliver super smooth results wide open, it would give me more variety to get the 35mm? On the other hand, I tend to put one lens on and keep it there for a while so if folks feel the 40mm is just the more magical lens, is still light enough relative to the 50mm for walking around and the 40mm feel closer to 35 than to 50, I'd go for the 40mm.
I know this is all subjective and I probably just need to get one and play but I was curious for some opinions. thanks!...Show more →
I'm not experienced with the 35mm, but I think it comes down to whether you want smoother, cleaner images or ones with some crazy bokeh!!
I'm a previous BIG user of the 40/1.4 Classic in M mount (I do still have it, but it's not been used) so I'm more than used to over the top bokeh but for me, the sharpness, pop & look of the 1.2E beats the 1.4
I'd like to say I hiked a few fields to get this. That is sometimes what I like to do in all honesty. But it was right by the side of the road. Seen, stopped the car, camera out & shot!!
eke2k6 wrote:
NYC Series- A7R2 + 40mm f/1.2
As a post-script, this lens is already one of the best decisions I've made. I love both shooting with it, and the photos it helps me produce.
Those could be one of my favorite sets from NYC I’ve seen posted on these boards. Well done. Great eye for compositions!!
Surfnsun wrote:
Those could be one of my favorite sets from NYC I’ve seen posted on these boards. Well done. Great eye for compositions!!
Thank you! It's a truly magical place. I spent an entire week there solo, and I felt like I hadn't even scratched the surface.
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Love this shot! - how much of this shot do you credit your editing style vs. the way the lens renders?
Thanks! It's both a mix of the lens' rendering and focal length. 40mm feels like that goldilocks area that's wide enough for context, yet tight enough to allow for separation. Throw in the f/1.2 aperture, and it's magic.
As for editing, I try to aim for the "mood" I was experiencing while visiting the place. I print a lot of the photos I take, so I want to be reminded of the experience every time I look at the photo on the wall.
As a post-script, this lens is already one of the best decisions I've made. I love both shooting with it, and the photos it helps me produce.
wonderful shots! You know that lens isn’t water resistant, right?
I occasionally miss shots because of the manual focus, but I can’t seem to remove this lens from my camera for very long. I keep thinking that I should get something with AF for that reason, but so far nothing quite grabs me the way this lens did when I bought it, and continues to do so to this day. I agree about 40 being a sweet spot focal length.
goo0h wrote:
I occasionally miss shots because of the manual focus, but I can’t seem to remove this lens from my camera for very long. I keep thinking that I should get something with AF for that reason, but so far nothing quite grabs me the way this lens did when I bought it, and continues to do so to this day. I agree about 40 being a sweet spot focal length.
The TechArt Pro is a massive help. Plus I have focus peaking enabled, so that definitely reduces the number of missed shots I end up with.
I’ve been returning to this thread since last year mainly to enjoy the outstanding images being shared by 40/1.2 owners, and to imagine what it would be like to shoot one in my own kit. On Saturday, a copy arrived at my door (one I’d ordered, of course), literally moments before I was heading to the Mall in DC for Rolling Thunder, the annual event in support of Vietnam veterans, particularly those MIA and POW. Here are several that I captured with my Z7 + Novoflex + VM 40/1.2 Nokton. I’ve actually started investing in M mount glass for the Z, this one joins a VM 21/4 and 28/2, and perhaps a forward looking acquisition of a used Leica body. Next in my sights is the new VM 75/1.5. (Anyone heard of a date and/or pricing yet?)
