I also like to have both AF and MF lenses, but I already have CV 35/1.2 SE and CV 35/1.4 classic in E-mount so 35/2 APO would be entering a crowded field in the MF category...
In the AF category I currently have Sigma 35/2 and Sony Zeiss 35/1.4.
Juha Kannisto wrote:
I also like to have both AF and MF lenses, but I already have CV 35/1.2 SE and CV 35/1.4 classic in E-mount so 35/2 APO would be entering a crowded field in the MF category...
In the AF category I currently have Sigma 35/2 and Sony Zeiss 35/1.4.
I honestly think that CV just has an unlimited R&D budget and that they don't even consider worrying about canabalizing some of the sale of their own products. If you feel confident you can sell your products when you make ~5 lenses in the same focal length you must be doing something right as a company
JVan_02 wrote:
I wonder how well this is going to differentiate itself from the Sigma 35mm f2 and the 35mm GM. I realize these lenses do have differences, but if you want linear MF you have the GM & CV, if you want high IQ in a compact package you have the Sigma & now the CV, if you want near max resolution wide open you have the GM & CV, if you want an all metal construction you have the CV & the Sigma.
The only areas where the CV stands alone will likely be its actually APO nature (GM has some loca, Sigma isn't completely free of either loca or laca IIRC) and a genuine MF experience instead of just linear response. The APO nature of this lens will probably give a slightly better color response than any other option in this category and boost some fine contrast that might have been muddied by slightly misaligned color channels.
I know this is FM, but how many of you out there actually want those advantages more than AF? ...Show more →
I am one who would want these advantages. I have no good reason, I only have “want.” It would be a natural companion to my 50mm APO-Lanthar, especially for travel.
Good job Cosina, now do a 21 and 90 APO with same aesthetics and results and you have my money.
Not knowing what/how this will develop I find these releases, while good, very disjointed. Sigma is coming with an I series line, I hope Voigt decides the same.
I don’t think other recent lenses will really compare to a 35 APO.
They will complement it, but with these APO are a pure joy to use as far a manual focus experience goes. I’ll bet it’s IQ will be better than the Sigma 35/2 or the Tamron 35/2.8 with it’s wonderful macro ability.
Yeah, from a results perspective, my Tamron 35 pairs well with the CV 50. But I agree that a CV 35 APO would do even better.
TakenWild wrote:
I don’t think other recent lenses will really compare to a 35 APO.
They will complement it, but with these APO are a pure joy to use as far a manual focus experience goes. I’ll bet it’s IQ will be better than the Sigma 35/2 or the Tamron 35/2.8 with it’s wonderful macro ability.
JVan_02 wrote:
I wonder how well this is going to differentiate itself from the Sigma 35mm f2 and the 35mm GM. I realize these lenses do have differences, but if you want linear MF you have the GM & CV, if you want high IQ in a compact package you have the Sigma & now the CV, if you want near max resolution wide open you have the GM & CV, if you want an all metal construction you have the CV & the Sigma.
The only areas where the CV stands alone will likely be its actually APO nature (GM has some loca, Sigma isn't completely free of either loca or laca IIRC) and a genuine MF experience instead of just linear response. The APO nature of this lens will probably give a slightly better color response than any other option in this category and boost some fine contrast that might have been muddied by slightly misaligned color channels.
I know this is FM, but how many of you out there actually want those advantages more than AF? ...Show more →
I have found that APO lenses also produce a much better result when converting to black and white. If there were AF APO lenses for e mount I would love to own a few, but right now Voigtlander is the option.
Bertrick wrote:
I am one who would want these advantages. I have no good reason, I only have “want.” It would be a natural companion to my 50mm APO-Lanthar, especially for travel.
A 28 APO would be a better companion to my 50 APO.
35 and 50 are too close for me to travel with both.
Given all the motivation to continue producing even more new 35mm lenses for Emount, 35mm must truly be the "money" lens ( at least for the manufactures)
LBJ2 wrote:
Sony Emount certainly needs another 35mm lens!
Of course. Looking forward to the "rendering" and "sunstars" oohs and aahs that Cosina always ellicits. Hopefully this one will have "micro-contrast" too
Well I def love my 50 apo and wondered if they would make a wider version. Will be curious to see how it fares against the GM which I am thinking of next. Esp in the flaring and infinity sharpness. Love that ar-2 coating on the GM. Damn we got a gazillion 35mm's
I’m keeping my Tamron 35/2.8, even after getting this APO. It’s cheap and I love it’s macro ability. But the Tamron isn’t great for people and I like a 35 for people. The AF is sluggish. I may end up with 3 35mm primes! I’m keen on the new Sigma as well.
tsdevine wrote:
Yeah, from a results perspective, my Tamron 35 pairs well with the CV 50. But I agree that a CV 35 APO would do even better.
I have been asking that question for a while, how come BW photos look so good
with my CV 65 apo.
Anyone an explanation?
saxguy wrote:
I have found that APO lenses also produce a much better result when converting to black and white. If there were AF APO lenses for e mount I would love to own a few, but right now Voigtlander is the option.
The other non-technical benefit for me, I can use it (m-mount) on my Sony (although not as optimal as the Sony mount version), my Fuji, and my Olympus. 3 focal lengths for 1 price. I cannot do that with Sony 35mm GM or Sigma 35mm f2.
