p.39 #1 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
KarmaKramer wrote:
I was intrigued by this lens because the CV40 is so great,but not going to bother. I need AF for portraits,and thats all I'd have used it for.
I’m in the same boat , I just don’t have a big need for a macro lens so I’m going to pass on it. For portraits it’s a AF lens. But having a small 100mm or so MF lens for my MF kit but not expensive would be nice as my longest there is 75. Wish list item though
p.39 #2 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
FWIW, I shipped a package Monday, in what the service reported as 2-day Priority Mail service, and it's still en route today.
USPS has cut back due to the reduction in regular mail volume, and they get slammed during the holiday volume rush.
I would be surprised if many of us get our lenses today.
pdmphoto wrote:
I went to the USPS website. Put in shipping from 91360, to 97266 with a 4PM drop off time and here is what the wensite gives me for a result
Mail Services
Package, weight 3 lb 1 oz (1.389 kg), mailed on December 14
from THOUSAND OAKS CA 91360 to PORTLAND OR 97266
Drop-Off: Show Hide
Priority Mail Express 1-Day™
Scheduled Delivery Day
Retail
Click-N-Ship®
Normal Delivery Time Sat, Dec 15 by 3:00 PM $50.30 $50.30
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No problem according to the website. If anything it was the drop off time. You didn't make the cut.
p.39 #3 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
I enjoyed shooting with the lens again today around Ebisu Garden Place (close to home) at Tokyo. New samples here (all are OOC JPEGs with my A9 (shot in RAW+JPEG)):
p.39 #4 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
Juha Kannisto wrote:
I enjoyed shooting with the lens again today around Ebisu Garden Place (close to home) at Tokyo. New samples here (all are OOC JPEGs with my A9 (shot in RAW+JPEG)):
Really liking the lens and the shooting experience with it. It has nice sunstars starting from f2.8.
Definitely has the "look" ! Some very nice examples Juha. .
Dec 08, 2018 at 09:59 AM
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p.39 #5 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
GMPhotography wrote:
I’m in the same boat , I just don’t have a big need for a macro lens so I’m going to pass on it. For portraits it’s a AF lens. But having a small 100mm or so MF lens for my MF kit but not expensive would be nice as my longest there is 75. Wish list item though
Well there is always the Olympus OM 100 f/2, which is one of the Oly OM system's best lenses. It controls CA fairly well for an older lens, has lovely bokeh, and a nice short MFD of .7m. It doesn't handle flare all that well but a nice lens and pretty small. Philip Reeve reviewed it for his website if you want a nice detailed characterization of its performance. For me this CV 110 f/2.5 macro looks wonderful, but I will keep the Oly lens for use on my Fuji GFX where it makes a wonderful and small 75 f/1.5 equivalent.
p.39 #8 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
Juha Kannisto wrote:
I enjoyed shooting with the lens again today around Ebisu Garden Place (close to home) at Tokyo. New samples here (all are OOC JPEGs with my A9 (shot in RAW+JPEG)):
p.39 #9 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
Fred Miranda wrote:
Hi Gary,
What is your best travel gear? I'm curious why you posted this on the Voigtlander 110/2.5 APO thread. Which one of your lenses do you think will perform better than this one?
Personally when traveling I prefer bringing the Zeiss 85/4 ZM as my telephoto needs for its superb image quality at only 300g.
Hi Fred,
I am in transition from Canon to Sony and possibly Nikon (trying out Z7). However,
am having trouble adapting to mirrorless. (an old dog not good at learning new tricks)
was responding to Guy's post on this Voig thread about his possible travel kit. Should
have quoted his post. For most trips abroad, Sigma 50 mm Art for Canon mount, Canon 24-70 II,
and Canon 100-400 II plus my wife's Canon 40 mm pancake lens). Canon cameras
used are my wife's 7DII, 5D4, and 6DII for low-light and video (in my opinion works as
well as the highly promoted 80D). My wife has been using a wheelchair for several
years so we hang camera/lens bag(s) off of it.
Have been using Sony 90 mm macro which is not as easy to use as the Canon 100 macro I used
before transition. Am interested to see if the Voig 110 will be better. arriving Tuesday.
UPDATE AS OF 9:50 DEC. 8 THE LENS IS IN LONG BEACH! DELIVERED 1 PM TODAY!
p.39 #10 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
Juha Kannisto wrote:
I enjoyed shooting with the lens again today around Ebisu Garden Place (close to home) at Tokyo. New samples here (all are OOC JPEGs with my A9 (shot in RAW+JPEG)):
Really liking the lens and the shooting experience with it. It has nice sunstars starting from f2.8.
Really good job with these pics. Lens looks good with seemingly excellent (to me) color rendition, sharpness, and drawing style. The mechanical vignetting is a reasonable nit to pick, but still I expect this will be a pleasure to use and likely a keeper for me. I am looking forward to comparing with my GM 100STF.
p.39 #14 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
Juha Kannisto wrote:
I enjoyed shooting with the lens again today around Ebisu Garden Place (close to home) at Tokyo. New samples here (all are OOC JPEGs with my A9 (shot in RAW+JPEG)):
p.39 #16 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
pdmphoto wrote:
That shop is getiing discussed pretty heavily here, as well as their free overnight shipping. I am just passing along my experience. Not as advertised, and excuses to boot. Shipping label was created Thursday night. There was plenty of time to get this in the mail for Portland OR next day delivery from CA.
Guy and others have posted about thier poor delivery experiences from various places.
Im not saying anymore about it. I wiill be refusing delivery of the lens, since CameraQuest didn't hold up thier end of the bargain. Happily shoot my Sony 90. Peace
USPS tracking is not at its best this Holiday season.
Your package was at your door this morning, next day delivery.
USPS attempted delivery. Apparently you were not there.
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p.39 #17 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
Yeah, last lens I ordered from Cameraquest, placed the order @ 11am EST and it got to Philadelphia less than 24 hrs later - the tracking info wasn't updated until that evening.
Was almost creepy how fast it came.
tsdevine wrote:
Don't trust USPS's tracking, I just signed for my lens. Thousand Oaks to Hummelstown (near Harrisburg) PA before noon.
Thanks to Stephen @ CameraQuest (and USPS) for the quick delivery.
p.39 #18 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
bjornthun wrote:
For everyone who have got the new CV 110/2.5: what do you think about the mechanical quality of the lens?
Only spent about 15 minutes with it, but it seems excellent. I like the weight, and the focus feels smooth and damped, with just about a perfect level of resistance.
I like the separate lens cap for the hood too.
Feels very solid.
++ To Stephen at CameraQuest for getting these out to us so quickly. We might have died, of want, otherwise.
p.39 #19 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
These are SooC JPEGs, taken with an a7R III. Testing for secondary LoCA. I probably did this all wrong, but I did my best in quick fashion. Hopefully these are good enough to be useful
p.39 #20 · Pre-order: Voigtlander 110/2.5 Macro APO for $1,099
Must stop reading this thread....since getting the 65/2 it has hardly left the camera body but the longer focal length is certainly enticing......must resist.....damn....
