Archive 2020 · In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
p.7 #1In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
nehemiahphoto wrote:
I would love to see that.
The Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.I am not too desperate for the 75 1.5 port or the 35 1.2 v.3 (especially given the performance here. I didn't even bother to check, but I trust Fred's and Juha's findings).
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only...Show more →
I'd like to see a smallish low distortion 24/2 (not specifically from CV, but any M-mount manufacturer) that's got a little under-corrected SA wide open but gets brilliant across the frame by f/4.
Steve Spencer wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
I am wondering how far CV can implement this formula with tweaking...how about 28 1.2 or 1.4 Nokton in the same vein as the 35/40/50 1.2sThe Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only...Show more →
I'd like to see a smallish low distortion 24/2 (not specifically from CV, but any M-mount manufacturer) that's got a little under-corrected SA wide open but gets brilliant across the frame by f/4.
Apr 04, 2020 at 07:20 PM
p.7 #2In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
freaklikeme wrote:
I would love to see that.
The Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.I am not too desperate for the 75 1.5 port or the 35 1.2 v.3 (especially given the performance here. I didn't even bother to check, but I trust Fred's and Juha's findings).
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only has they have before a couple times here recently.I'd like to see a smallish low distortion 24/2 (not specifically from CV, but any M-mount manufacturer) that's got a little under-corrected SA wide open but gets brilliant across the frame by f/4.
I'd take it, sounds lovely, but as as a 28. I don't like 24's.
nehemiahphoto wrote
Steve Spencer wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
I am wondering how far CV can implement this formula with tweaking...how about 28 1.2 or 1.4 Nokton in the same vein as the 35/40/50 1.2sThe Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only has they have before a couple times here recently.
I'd take it, sounds lovely, but as as a 28. I don't like 24's.
Apr 04, 2020 at 07:34 PM
p.7 #3In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
For those curious, the coma performance on this new 35/1.2 is bad. Here's a photo at 1.2, with corner crop from the upper right. Focused on the center stars, and this is on the merciful a7s.
It improves by f2.8, but I still wouldn't use it.
It improves by f2.8, but I still wouldn't use it.
Apr 04, 2020 at 07:39 PM
p.7 #4In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Another short tele that might enter the mix is a Sigma Contemporary 90/2.8 in the same vein as their 45/2.8. Sigma could make it a 75/2.8 or 85/2.8 as well. Just speculating, I have no insight into Sigma’s plans.
A lightweight CV 75/1.5 corrected for Sony could be a good idea. Chopping of 10mm from an 85mm to make a 75/1.5 FE may enable Cosina to keep the lens lightweight, optically good and still fast. Same thinking as what Tamron has done with their FE zooms.
A lightweight CV 75/1.5 corrected for Sony could be a good idea. Chopping of 10mm from an 85mm to make a 75/1.5 FE may enable Cosina to keep the lens lightweight, optically good and still fast. Same thinking as what Tamron has done with their FE zooms.
Apr 04, 2020 at 08:00 PM
p.7 #5In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
nehemiahphoto wrote:
I would love to see that.
The Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.I am not too desperate for the 75 1.5 port or the 35 1.2 v.3 (especially given the performance here. I didn't even bother to check, but I trust Fred's and Juha's findings).
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only has they have before a couple times here recently.I'd like to see a smallish low distortion 24/2 (not specifically from CV, but any M-mount manufacturer) that's got a little under-corrected SA wide open but gets brilliant across the frame by f/4.I'd take it, sounds lovely, but as as a 28. I don't like 24's.
You'd want a 28 with your 32's right on top of it?
freaklikeme wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
Steve Spencer wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
I am wondering how far CV can implement this formula with tweaking...how about 28 1.2 or 1.4 Nokton in the same vein as the 35/40/50 1.2sThe Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only has they have before a couple times here recently.
You'd want a 28 with your 32's right on top of it?
Apr 04, 2020 at 09:10 PM
p.7 #6In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
freaklikeme wrote:
I would love to see that.
The Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.I am not too desperate for the 75 1.5 port or the 35 1.2 v.3 (especially given the performance here. I didn't even bother to check, but I trust Fred's and Juha's findings).
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only has they have before a couple times here recently.I'd like to see a smallish low distortion 24/2 (not specifically from CV, but any M-mount manufacturer) that's got a little under-corrected SA wide open but gets brilliant across the frame by f/4.I'd take it, sounds lovely, but as as a 28. I don't like 24's.You'd want a 28 with your 32's right on top of it?
Perfect with my 73 Sonnetar too
nehemiahphoto wrote
freaklikeme wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
Steve Spencer wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
I am wondering how far CV can implement this formula with tweaking...how about 28 1.2 or 1.4 Nokton in the same vein as the 35/40/50 1.2sThe Nokton's we currently have in E mount are:
21 f/1.4; 40 f/1.2; and 50 f/1.2
There are obviously some holes there.
The Nokton's we currently have in VM mount are:
21 f/1.4, 35 f/1.2 III, 40 f/1.2, 50 f/1.2, and 75 f/1.5 (there is a 50 f/1.1 and 50 f/1.5, but I think these are being supplanted by the 50 f/1.2)
There are fewer holes here, but it seems there is room for at least one and probably 2 Nokton between 21 and 35. I would love to see a 28 Nokton (either f/1.2 or f/1.4) and maybe there is room for a 24 or 35 as well. For now, however, I would just be happy with the 35 f/1.2 III and the 75 f/1.5 being offered in E mount. I really hope that happens by the end of the year. Even if these lenses don't get developed for E-mount they do pretty well on the Sony cameras with an adapter for VM mount. Not ideal, but still very good options.
I see the a 24 1.2/1.4 as being too close to the 21 1.4, or at least it would make more sense to release a 28mm with the 21/35 gap, lack of decent 28 options, and given that most RF's have 28 frame lines natively so a VM could come out and be ported to e-mount, which CV seems to prefer but perhaps they'd do an e-mount only has they have before a couple times here recently.
Perfect with my 73 Sonnetar too
Apr 04, 2020 at 09:49 PM
p.7 #7In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Map Camera has posted a little impressions promo article on the lens and their samples are taken with an M10:
https://news.mapcamera.com/k4l.php?itemid=33053
The samples are not in full size but may give some idea about performance on M10.
https://news.mapcamera.com/k4l.php?itemid=33053
The samples are not in full size but may give some idea about performance on M10.
Apr 05, 2020 at 03:03 AM
p.7 #8In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Looks great on the Leica body.
Apr 05, 2020 at 04:26 AM
p.7 #9In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Do you guys really think this one is that much better than the already present native e-mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 
(wink, wink)?
(wink, wink)?Apr 06, 2020 at 03:22 PM
p.7 #10In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
And do you guys think this one is better or worse than the previous model v2?
Apr 06, 2020 at 03:53 PM
p.7 #11In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
We need a little drama guys—what you should be asking: is it better than the ZM 34 1.4 or the 35 Lux? 😉
Apr 06, 2020 at 04:43 PM
p.7 #12In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
nehemiahphoto wrote:
We need a little drama guys—what you should be asking: is it better than the ZM 34 1.4 or the 35 Lux? 😉
For field curvature on Sony bodies, it certainly is better than the ZM just by virtue of being quite flat.
We need a little drama guys—what you should be asking: is it better than the ZM 34 1.4 or the 35 Lux? 😉
For field curvature on Sony bodies, it certainly is better than the ZM just by virtue of being quite flat.
Apr 06, 2020 at 06:16 PM
p.7 #13In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
If it's primarily for use on Sony bodies then I think the native 35/1.4 or 40/1.2 could make more sense as long as this one has to be adapted. 35/1.4 is considerably cheaper too. If there are additional options to use the lens adapted on other mirrorless or natively on Leica M then the new 35/1.2 III could be very nice for multi-system use.
j4nu wrote:
Do you guys really think this one is that much better than the already present native e-mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 (wink, wink)?
j4nu wrote:
Do you guys really think this one is that much better than the already present native e-mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4
(wink, wink)?Apr 06, 2020 at 11:38 PM
p.7 #14In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Juha Kannisto wrote:
If it's primarily for use on Sony bodies then I think the native 35/1.4 or 40/1.2 could make more sense as long as this one has to be adapted. 35/1.4 is considerably cheaper too. If there are additional options to use the lens adapted on other mirrorless or natively on Leica M then the new 35/1.2 III could be very nice for multi-system use.
(wink, wink)?
The CV 35/1.4 E-mount's rendering is pretty funky though. It's not for everyone.
If it's primarily for use on Sony bodies then I think the native 35/1.4 or 40/1.2 could make more sense as long as this one has to be adapted. 35/1.4 is considerably cheaper too. If there are additional options to use the lens adapted on other mirrorless or natively on Leica M then the new 35/1.2 III could be very nice for multi-system use.
j4nu wrote
Do you guys really think this one is that much better than the already present native e-mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 (wink, wink)?The CV 35/1.4 E-mount's rendering is pretty funky though. It's not for everyone.
Apr 06, 2020 at 11:40 PM
p.7 #15In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Yeah For those who might not like the 35/1.4 wide open rendering, there's always the 40/1.2 and probably the 35/1.2 will make it to E-mount sooner or later. Still enjoying the smaller size of the VM though and I plan to use it more on my Sigma fp but won't hesitate to use it on my Sony either since it adapts so well and I like the ease of being able to shoot at hard infinity without pulling back a little which I need to do with the native Sony versions. That might be different from copy to copy / camera to camera and depends on adapter thickness though.
Fred Miranda wrote:
(wink, wink)?The CV 35/1.4 E-mount's rendering is pretty funky though. It's not for everyone.
For those who might not like the 35/1.4 wide open rendering, there's always the 40/1.2 and probably the 35/1.2 will make it to E-mount sooner or later. Still enjoying the smaller size of the VM though and I plan to use it more on my Sigma fp but won't hesitate to use it on my Sony either since it adapts so well and I like the ease of being able to shoot at hard infinity without pulling back a little which I need to do with the native Sony versions. That might be different from copy to copy / camera to camera and depends on adapter thickness though.Fred Miranda wrote:
Juha Kannisto wrote
If it's primarily for use on Sony bodies then I think the native 35/1.4 or 40/1.2 could make more sense as long as this one has to be adapted. 35/1.4 is considerably cheaper too. If there are additional options to use the lens adapted on other mirrorless or natively on Leica M then the new 35/1.2 III could be very nice for multi-system use.j4nu wrote
Do you guys really think this one is that much better than the already present native e-mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 (wink, wink)?Apr 07, 2020 at 12:11 AM
p.7 #16In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Juha Kannisto wrote:
Yeah For those who might not like the 35/1.4 wide open rendering, there's always the 40/1.2 and probably the 35/1.2 will make it to E-mount sooner or later. Still enjoying the smaller size of the VM though and I plan to use it more on my Sigma fp but won't hesitate to use it on my Sony either since it adapts so well and I like the ease of being able to shoot at hard infinity without pulling back a little which I need to do with the native Sony versions. That might be different from copy to...Show more →
(wink, wink)?The CV 35/1.4 E-mount's rendering is pretty funky though. It's not for everyone.
Rendering is indeed subjective and it was the main reason I wanted to try the Nokton Classic. My main gripe about it is that it really needs stopping down to around f/2.8 to get sharp up close :/ . Is it any better with the new f/1.2 ?
Yeah
For those who might not like the 35/1.4 wide open rendering, there's always the 40/1.2 and probably the 35/1.2 will make it to E-mount sooner or later. Still enjoying the smaller size of the VM though and I plan to use it more on my Sigma fp but won't hesitate to use it on my Sony either since it adapts so well and I like the ease of being able to shoot at hard infinity without pulling back a little which I need to do with the native Sony versions. That might be different from copy to...Show more →Fred Miranda wrote
Juha Kannisto wrote
If it's primarily for use on Sony bodies then I think the native 35/1.4 or 40/1.2 could make more sense as long as this one has to be adapted. 35/1.4 is considerably cheaper too. If there are additional options to use the lens adapted on other mirrorless or natively on Leica M then the new 35/1.2 III could be very nice for multi-system use.j4nu wrote
Do you guys really think this one is that much better than the already present native e-mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 (wink, wink)?Rendering is indeed subjective and it was the main reason I wanted to try the Nokton Classic. My main gripe about it is that it really needs stopping down to around f/2.8 to get sharp up close :/ . Is it any better with the new f/1.2 ?
Apr 07, 2020 at 12:22 AM
p.7 #17In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
nehemiahphoto wrote:
For those curious, the coma performance on this new 35/1.2 is bad. Here's a photo at 1.2, with corner crop from the upper right. Focused on the center stars, and this is on the merciful a7s.
Vignetting in the corners also looks pretty extreme, probably in the ballpark of the 21mm 1.4 (3.5 EV).
Not my choice for astrophotography either.
For those curious, the coma performance on this new 35/1.2 is bad. Here's a photo at 1.2, with corner crop from the upper right. Focused on the center stars, and this is on the merciful a7s.
Vignetting in the corners also looks pretty extreme, probably in the ballpark of the 21mm 1.4 (3.5 EV).
Not my choice for astrophotography either.
Apr 07, 2020 at 12:36 AM
p.7 #18In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
The new CV 35 1.2 is sharp centrally @ 1.2 (though not at/near MFD because of increase SA). The CV 35 1.4 is a different thing (and worse optically) entirely.
35 1.4 v3 @ 1.2
35 1.4 v3 @ 1.2
Apr 07, 2020 at 12:37 AM
p.7 #19In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
j4nu wrote:
For those who might not like the 35/1.4 wide open rendering, there's always the 40/1.2 and probably the 35/1.2 will make it to E-mount sooner or later. Still enjoying the smaller size of the VM though and I plan to use it more on my Sigma fp but won't hesitate to use it on my Sony either since it adapts so well and I like the ease of being able to shoot at hard infinity without pulling back a little which I need to do with the native Sony versions. That might be different from copy to copy / camera to camera and depends on adapter thickness though.
(wink, wink)?The CV 35/1.4 E-mount's rendering is pretty funky though. It's not for everyone. Rendering is indeed subjective and it was the main reason I wanted to try the Nokton Classic. My main gripe about it is that it really needs stopping down to around f/2.8 to get sharp up close :/ . Is it any better with the new f/1.2 ?
I also think 35/1.2 is sharper in close distance. I have both lenses so I can try to take some comparison shot(s) at home at close distance later this week as soon as I have enough time from teleworking...
Juha Kannisto wrote
Yeah For those who might not like the 35/1.4 wide open rendering, there's always the 40/1.2 and probably the 35/1.2 will make it to E-mount sooner or later. Still enjoying the smaller size of the VM though and I plan to use it more on my Sigma fp but won't hesitate to use it on my Sony either since it adapts so well and I like the ease of being able to shoot at hard infinity without pulling back a little which I need to do with the native Sony versions. That might be different from copy to copy / camera to camera and depends on adapter thickness though.Fred Miranda wrote
Juha Kannisto wrote
If it's primarily for use on Sony bodies then I think the native 35/1.4 or 40/1.2 could make more sense as long as this one has to be adapted. 35/1.4 is considerably cheaper too. If there are additional options to use the lens adapted on other mirrorless or natively on Leica M then the new 35/1.2 III could be very nice for multi-system use.j4nu wrote
Do you guys really think this one is that much better than the already present native e-mount Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 (wink, wink)?I also think 35/1.2 is sharper in close distance. I have both lenses so I can try to take some comparison shot(s) at home at close distance later this week as soon as I have enough time from teleworking...
Apr 07, 2020 at 03:39 AM
p.7 #20In Stock: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
nehemiahphoto wrote:
The new CV 35 1.2 is sharp centrally @ 1.2 (though not at/near MFD because of increase SA). The CV 35 1.4 is a different thing (and worse optically) entirely.
Can't say I like the transition zone too much.
Rendering seems to be closer to the 40mm 1.2 than the newer 50mm 1.2, I was hoping it to be closer to the 50mm. Might have been too optimistic.
Should also be getting a review sample soon, maybe this week even.
The new CV 35 1.2 is sharp centrally @ 1.2 (though not at/near MFD because of increase SA). The CV 35 1.4 is a different thing (and worse optically) entirely.
Can't say I like the transition zone too much.
Rendering seems to be closer to the 40mm 1.2 than the newer 50mm 1.2, I was hoping it to be closer to the 50mm. Might have been too optimistic.
Should also be getting a review sample soon, maybe this week even.
Apr 07, 2020 at 03:49 AM