My initial impression is that there is no issue with induced field curvature when using it on the Sony, so I believe it's one M-mount lens that performs great on both Sony and Leica systems.
My initial impression is that there is no issue with induced field curvature when using it on the Sony, so I believe it's one M-mount lens that performs great on both Sony and Leica systems.
Do you think that the VM and E mount versions indeed share an identical optical formula, based on your testing?
My initial impression is that there is no issue with induced field curvature when using it on the Sony, so I believe it's one M-mount lens that performs great on both Sony and Leica systems.
It's on my short list. I have to decide if the 25mm frame will be a distraction. Also, the CV and Zeiss' look to be straight rather than offset like Leica's. The latter helps to minimize, at least slightly, the degree of parallax error.
p.40 #6 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
d.s. wrote:
It's on my short list. I have to decide if the 25mm frame will be a distraction. Also, the CV and Zeiss' look to be straight rather than offset like Leica's. The latter helps to minimize, at least slightly, the degree of parallax error.
True. The 25mm frame can be a little distracting and there is the issue with perfect 21mm framing since the finder is not offset but it's not expensive and very well built. Perhaps you can find a used Leica.
p.40 #7 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
Peterk78 wrote:
Walking the beach when storm clouds approached from the mainland stranding us on the beach and a small boat out in the water as the storm passed over. Luckily we were able to find shelter inland.
Can't decide which I like better. What do you think?
(Cross posted to Sony FE Images thread)
Second one. But I would have liked to have seen some movement in the water
p.40 #10 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
For those Who have owned CV 21 1.4 and CV 21 3.5, there is a big difference between the both for landscape (colour rendering / shapness all along the frame) ? Not easy to choose between the both (i already own the 24 GM) ...
p.40 #11 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
True. The 25mm frame can be a little distracting and there is the issue with perfect 21mm framing since the finder is not offset but it's not expensive and very well built. Perhaps you can find a used Leica.
It turns out not all Leica viewfinders are offset (and the close focus parallax indicator is actually more distracting than the 21/25). I exchanged mine for the CV.
p.40 #14 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
fplstudio wrote:
I’ve just sold my copy today to make room for the 20/1.8G. I am pretty sure sooner or later it will go in the thread “lenses bought twice”...
I sometimes think about selling mine & my (astro) Samyang 24/1.4 for just the 20G........
p.40 #15 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
Any thoughts on the Color-Skopar 21 as a wider, low carry weight option to complement the 24-105? I am attracted to the 21 as a low cost option for something wider than 24 but not sure 21mm is wide enough of a difference in landscape usage?
p.40 #16 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
pjmsj21 wrote:
Any thoughts on the Color-Skopar 21 as a wider, low carry weight option to complement the 24-105? I am attracted to the 21 as a low cost option for something wider than 24 but not sure 21mm is wide enough of a difference in landscape usage?
I absolutely love 21mm to shoot landscapes while I've never liked 24mm for the same application. So the 3mm gaps is larger in practice than on paper...
p.40 #17 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
fplstudio wrote:
I absolutely love 21mm to shoot landscapes while I've never liked 24mm for the same application. So the 3mm gaps is larger in practice than on paper...
Yep me too,
21mm is just perfect for landscapes. I always felt 24mm wasn't enough.
J
p.40 #18 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
Random question: I feel like the Voigtlander captures skies and clouds - so I suppose the highlights - with more depth or colour than other lenses I have. Is this a real thing, or am I going bonkers?
p.40 #19 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
fplstudio wrote:
I’ve just sold my copy today to make room for the 20/1.8G. I am pretty sure sooner or later it will go in the thread “lenses bought twice”...
I sold mine today too, as I switched from my Tamron 17-28, CV 12 and CV21 to the Sigma 14-24 and CV15....I too fear I may end up in that category, as I really like this little lens, but I can't keep everything.
p.40 #20 · Voigtlander 21mm f/3.5 Color Skopar Review
I have bought the 21 3.5 twice. This damn 14-24 makes decisions really hard. Just mentioning I may sell generated 4 PMs to buy it. The problem really nothing is actually going to beat it. Except the size weight issue
