_jim_ wrote:
Hmmm. I have used the square hood on the 35 and never noticed any additional vignetting. Which, isn't to say that it isn't possible, but I've just never seen it. I'm a bit skeptical.
Hey Jim,
They don't mention any issues with the 35, but on their page, they clearly state that it's a problem with the other two lenses I mentioned. Squarehood even posts test shots showing the increased vignetting.
After reading Fred's excellent review, I decided to give this lens a try. The small size and above average performance seemed like a great combo. I have tested it for a week and am very pleased. It's a great lens and the size is perfect. In use, it's about half the size/volume of the VM 35 APO with 90% of the IQ. Not to mention an extra stop when you need it. Top notch sunstars and performance with the sun in the frame.
I have one of the Tahusa hoods on the way, should be here early next week. Once I receive it, I will provide a definitive answer to the vignetting question.
I received the Tahusa square hood for the VM 35 F/1.5 lens. I ordered the black aluminum version (which appeared to be a semi-matte finish), but received a glossy black painted brass version. It feels substantial and is a good tight fit. I would have preferred a more matte finished aluminum version to better match the type 1 lens, but it's not a huge issue and still looks nice. If anyone orders one and has a preference on material or finish, it might be worth clarifying in advance exactly which version will be sent.
EDIT- I reached out to Anson at Tahusa about receiving the brass hood with black paint and he said it appears that I ordered the wrong version, which is certainly possible. He confirmed that the black aluminum version is a semi-matte finish and that it would be a better match for the matte black 35 F/1.5 type 1. I told him I was willing to keep the brass hood, since it's actually quite nice, so he gave me a generous discount and free shipping to order the aluminum version, which was totally satisfactory.
After testing, there is a very slight increase in vignetting with the hood wide open, mainly visible at the top & bottom of the frame. Stopping down to F2 seems to eliminate the issue entirely. The slight increase in vignetting wide open is inconsequential in normal use and won't be a problem for me.
That is very helpful, thank you! $100 seems a bit steep for a lens hood like this, but I love the look of it and nice to see that there’s minimal additional vignetting.
Also - I love this lens. Great size, weight, ergonomics, and image quality. I shoot it wide open 99% of the time on my M9, mostly taking photos of my kid, and I love the sharpness and rendering from it. The only thing I don’t love is the silver front ring, and this hood solves for that…
You are welcome. I love this lens as well, it's what lives on my camera almost all the time. If you're on the fence, I can recommend the hood. It's actually really well made and very small.
Ancient city stories~Jianshui
The gentle spring breeze flows through this important town in Yunnan, and in the photo taken not long ago here, it seems to hide the lingering old stories, attracting people to explore the millennium of humanistic elegance in this place.
Does anyone have experience using both the Type I and II versions of this lens? I've owned the Type I for 1.5 years and love it, but I'm curious if the brass construction of the Type II makes for a smoother focus throw. Not that my Type I isn't smooth, but I do think it could feel more ... lubricated? Lighter? Hopefully you're picking up what I'm putting down.
shujert wrote:
Does anyone have experience using both the Type I and II versions of this lens? I've owned the Type I for 1.5 years and love it, but I'm curious if the brass construction of the Type II makes for a smoother focus throw. Not that my Type I isn't smooth, but I do think it could feel more ... lubricated? Lighter? Hopefully you're picking up what I'm putting down.
I don't have experience with the Type I, but I just got my second copy of the Type II. I also love it. My second copy feels like the focus is ever-so-slightly lighter than the first. My guess is that Cosina uses the same lubricant for almost all of their lens helicoids, but the amount applied probably varies (a little) from lens to lens (based on the person applying it).
So, buy a used copy off the boards. If it feels better keep it. If it doesn't sell it.
The helicoid construction/materials are undoubtedly the same between the two versions, so any variation in the weight of the focus throw is probably due to copy variance.
I think their later releases just have more resistance to the focus rings compared to their earlier products. The 28/1.5, 35/1.5, and 50/1.5 II all have more resistance compared to, say, the 40/1.4. I find the latter to be a more enjoyable experience, and more similar to a Leica lens in focus throw resistance.
I'll probably pick up a Type II at some point just to contrast/compare to my Type I.
shujert wrote:
The helicoid construction/materials are undoubtedly the same between the two versions, so any variation in the weight of the focus throw is probably due to copy variance.
I think their later releases just have more resistance to the focus rings compared to their earlier products. The 28/1.5, 35/1.5, and 50/1.5 II all have more resistance compared to, say, the 40/1.4. I find the latter to be a more enjoyable experience, and more similar to a Leica lens in focus throw resistance.
I'll probably pick up a Type II at some point just to contrast/compare to my Type I.
I agree on these points. My 35/1.4 Nokton V1 has about the same weight to the focus throw as my newest copy of the 35/1.5 Nokton. I like the smaller Nokton too, but the focus tab is a little too small for my finger. The 1.5 has such a nice tab. It's such wonderful lens. I think you'll really like Type II. Sure, it's heavier, but it feels lovely.
With the new 35mm f/1.2 IV Nokton now out, I’m curious to hear from those who shoot with the CV 35/1.5 Nokton. What do you see as the key differences, and what made you choose the f/1.5 version instead?
Since I own the Leica 35/1.4 FLE, I didn't get this Nokton but always liked the look of the brass silver version.
Fred Miranda wrote:
With the new 35mm f/1.2 IV Nokton now out, I’m curious to hear from those who shoot with the CV 35/1.5 Nokton. What do you see as the key differences, and what made you choose the f/1.5 version instead?
Since I own the Leica 35/1.4 FLE, I didn't get this Nokton but always liked the look of the brass silver version.
This is a good question.
For me, I think the main advantages are:
1. Nearly perfect ergonomics. Probably the best of any Voigtlander 35 (that I've used). Big tab. Perfectly clicky aperture.
2. Phenomenal size.
3. Similar image quality to the 35/1.2 (albeit probably 2/3 stop slower...my 35/1.5 regularly tracks 1/3 stop slower than any of my 35/1.4's). So, not as sharp as my Zeiss 35/1.4 at any distance, but it's sharper than my Summilux ASPH 11874 (pre-FLE) up close, with a more Gaussian drawing than either.
4. Black paint brass version with 3rd party black painted square hood looks sooo good.
fjablo wrote:
For me it’s mostly the significant size (both length and diameter) and weight difference. The latter of course only with the aluminium version.
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maly149 wrote:
Definitely the size.
Yes, the 35/1.5 is much more compact while offering the same number of elements and a very similar optical formula. The f/1.5 is also the only one offered in silver brass.
1. Nearly perfect ergonomics. Probably the best of any Voigtlander 35 (that I've used). Big tab. Perfectly clicky aperture.
2. Phenomenal size.
3. Similar image quality to the 35/1.2 (albeit probably 2/3 stop slower...my 35/1.5 regularly tracks 1/3 stop slower than any of my 35/1.4's). So, not as sharp as my Zeiss 35/1.4 at any distance, but it's sharper than my Summilux ASPH 11874 (pre-FLE) up close, with a more Gaussian drawing than either.
4. Black paint brass version with 3rd party black painted square hood looks sooo good.
Great samples, and thanks for sharing your thoughts. The Leica 35/1.4 Lux FLE is slighly sharper and has more character in its rendering (noticeable outlining), while the CV 35/1.5 is more compact and has a gentler look. It offers less 'bite' which can actually work better for environmental portraits, giving you a smoother rendering with less defined structure.
ftllens wrote:
Haoge has a new similar square hood listed on Amazon now. There are Tahusa style hoods on TaoBao as well but with much longer shipping times.
Just be aware, I'm on my 3rd copy of one of these and each has been slightly crooked. Might need some QC kinks to work out. I've spoken with them directly and they're sending me another one. They all are tilted at slightly different angles so I'm fairly sure it isn't my lens.
maly149 wrote:
Just be aware, I'm on my 3rd copy of one of these and each has been slightly crooked. Might need some QC kinks to work out. I've spoken with them directly and they're sending me another one. They all are tilted at slightly different angles so I'm fairly sure it isn't my lens.
Are the Haoge hoods anodized or painted? If they're anodized you can do what I did for my first not-perfectly-square copy I got from Anson (he offered great customer service and sent me a new one...that was square). Take a bit of goof-off (or whatever stronger solvent you like), remove the mount portion of the hood, then glue it back in whenever you need it to be (for squareness). Might as well, if they're going to send you another copy anyway. Sucks that you would have to fix a defective product yourself, though...
