Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
p.21 #1Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
I'm not a fan of the lens-board style of Type I, although I like that aperture ring and the brass construction. I vote for the Type II for the modern barrel design and the quite awesome DOF scale. That said, I'm not really in the market for either style since I already own other 28mm lenses: Elmarit-M, CZ Distagon 28/2.8, and Nikkor AF-S 28/1.4E. The remaining 28 on my bucket list is the Minolta G-Rokkor 28/3.5 LTM that would have difficulty performing with a digital sensor given the deeply recessed rear element. The Rokkor is the same as that built into the TC-1 (legendary Minolta 135 P&S with Waterhouse stops).
Jun 28, 2025 at 09:26 PM
p.21 #2Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
I prefer Type II and I have the black Type II version of the lens personally. I like both the handling and the looks of it better. I also like the light weight in this case and ability to focus closer is very useful.
I also have the 40/2.8 VM which is similar to Type I. I don't like the handling of that lens as much and part of the infinity lock on mine dropped off and went missing early on. The lens works nicely without the infinity lock parts though and without those it also fits on LM-EA9, but I somewhat prefer the original 40/2.8 without helicoid designed for use with CV VM-E adapter on my Sony cameras.
I also have the 40/2.8 VM which is similar to Type I. I don't like the handling of that lens as much and part of the infinity lock on mine dropped off and went missing early on. The lens works nicely without the infinity lock parts though and without those it also fits on LM-EA9, but I somewhat prefer the original 40/2.8 without helicoid designed for use with CV VM-E adapter on my Sony cameras.
Jun 28, 2025 at 09:38 PM
p.21 #3Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
From my hotel balcony last night. (Vancouver, CA)
Voigtlander 28/2.8 Color-Skopar @f/2.8:
Can I see the full-size photos somewhere?
From my hotel balcony last night. (Vancouver, CA)
Voigtlander 28/2.8 Color-Skopar @f/2.8:
Can I see the full-size photos somewhere?
Jun 29, 2025 at 01:52 PM
p.21 #4Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
sergun wrote:
Voigtlander 28/2.8 Color-Skopar @f/2.8:Can I see the full-size photos somewhere?
Here is the full JPEG (24MP):
_https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/L1000545.jpg
Fred Miranda wrote
From my hotel balcony last night. (Vancouver, CA)Voigtlander 28/2.8 Color-Skopar @f/2.8:
Here is the full JPEG (24MP):
_https://www.fredmiranda.com/Buzz/L1000545.jpg
Jun 29, 2025 at 02:06 PM
p.21 #5Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
rico wrote:
I'm not a fan of the lens-board style of Type I, although I like that aperture ring and the brass construction. I vote for the Type II for the modern barrel design and the quite awesome DOF scale. That said, I'm not really in the market for either style since I already own other 28mm lenses: Elmarit-M, CZ Distagon 28/2.8, and Nikkor AF-S 28/1.4E. The remaining 28 on my bucket list is the Minolta G-Rokkor 28/3.5 LTM that would have difficulty performing with a digital sensor given the deeply recessed rear element. The Rokkor is the same as that built...Show more →
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Juha Kannisto wrote:
I prefer Type II and I have the black Type II version of the lens personally. I like both the handling and the looks of it better. I also like the light weight in this case and ability to focus closer is very useful.
I also have the 40/2.8 VM which is similar to Type I. I don't like the handling of that lens as much and part of the infinity lock on mine dropped off and went missing early on. The lens works nicely without the infinity lock parts though and without those it also fits on LM-EA9, but...Show more →
I received the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color Skopar Type II today and agree it looks much better on the Safari M. It gives the camera a more modern aesthetic and the main advantages are the separate aperture and focus rings, lighter weight, and the ability to focus down to 0.5m in LV or 0.62m with the rangefinder. I will post a picture on the camera later...it's gorgeous!
I'm not a fan of the lens-board style of Type I, although I like that aperture ring and the brass construction. I vote for the Type II for the modern barrel design and the quite awesome DOF scale. That said, I'm not really in the market for either style since I already own other 28mm lenses: Elmarit-M, CZ Distagon 28/2.8, and Nikkor AF-S 28/1.4E. The remaining 28 on my bucket list is the Minolta G-Rokkor 28/3.5 LTM that would have difficulty performing with a digital sensor given the deeply recessed rear element. The Rokkor is the same as that built...Show more →
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Juha Kannisto wrote:
I prefer Type II and I have the black Type II version of the lens personally. I like both the handling and the looks of it better. I also like the light weight in this case and ability to focus closer is very useful.
I also have the 40/2.8 VM which is similar to Type I. I don't like the handling of that lens as much and part of the infinity lock on mine dropped off and went missing early on. The lens works nicely without the infinity lock parts though and without those it also fits on LM-EA9, but...Show more →
I received the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color Skopar Type II today and agree it looks much better on the Safari M. It gives the camera a more modern aesthetic and the main advantages are the separate aperture and focus rings, lighter weight, and the ability to focus down to 0.5m in LV or 0.62m with the rangefinder. I will post a picture on the camera later...it's gorgeous!
Jul 07, 2025 at 12:19 PM
p.21 #6Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Has anyone compared Scopar with Zeiss Biogon 28/2.8? For street photos, the price is the same.
Aug 18, 2025 at 05:15 AM
p.21 #7Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
I can't reveal details yet, but the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar will soon face some real competition. That new lens will be my next review.
Aug 25, 2025 at 09:39 AM
p.21 #8Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
I can't reveal details yet, but the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar will soon face some real competition. That new lens will be my next review.
The vignetting on the CS is about as bad as I've seen from any lens. Sharpness wise nothing to complain about, bests my Elmarit ASPH in pretty much all other ways
I can't reveal details yet, but the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar will soon face some real competition. That new lens will be my next review.
The vignetting on the CS is about as bad as I've seen from any lens. Sharpness wise nothing to complain about, bests my Elmarit ASPH in pretty much all other ways
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
p.21 #9Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
I can't reveal details yet, but the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar will soon face some real competition. That new lens will be my next review.
Can you reveal the company? Light lens lab? MS-Optics? Thypoch? Someone else?
I can't reveal details yet, but the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar will soon face some real competition. That new lens will be my next review.
Can you reveal the company? Light lens lab? MS-Optics? Thypoch? Someone else?
Aug 25, 2025 at 11:28 AM
p.21 #10Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Steve Spencer wrote:
Can you reveal the company? Light lens lab? MS-Optics? Thypoch? Someone else?
I can't say anything yet due to NDA, but the answer will come very soon.
Fred Miranda wrote
I can't reveal details yet, but the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar will soon face some real competition. That new lens will be my next review.I can't say anything yet due to NDA, but the answer will come very soon.
Aug 29, 2025 at 02:08 PM
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p.21 #11Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Steve Spencer wrote:
Can you reveal the company? Light lens lab? MS-Optics? Thypoch? Someone else?
My money's on Thypoch Eureka 28mm f2.8. Let's see what it ends up being
Fred Miranda wrote
I can't reveal details yet, but the Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar will soon face some real competition. That new lens will be my next review.My money's on Thypoch Eureka 28mm f2.8. Let's see what it ends up being
Aug 30, 2025 at 04:44 AM
p.21 #12Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
It will probably be the first of September..
Aug 30, 2025 at 09:27 AM
p.21 #13Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
I've got it in hand and already shot a few frames. It's ultra-compact, yet avoids the FC problems that other tiny 28/2.8 lenses often suffer from.
Sep 09, 2025 at 07:12 PM
p.21 #15Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
I must have missed it - is the new lens for Sony E?
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Sep 10, 2025 at 02:10 PM
p.21 #16Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
New Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M mount is coming (minimum focusing distance less than 0.4m).
https://leicarumors.com/page/2/
https://leicarumors.com/page/2/
Sep 12, 2025 at 07:25 PM
p.21 #17Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
catacore wrote:
New Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M mount is coming (minimum focusing distance less than 0.4m).
https://leicarumors.com/page/2/
This isn’t the lens I'm talking about, although the specs are similar.
New Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M mount is coming (minimum focusing distance less than 0.4m).
https://leicarumors.com/page/2/
This isn’t the lens I'm talking about, although the specs are similar.
Sep 12, 2025 at 08:05 PM
p.21 #18Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
https://leicarumors.com/page/2/This isn’t the lens I'm talking about, although the specs are similar.
It was the only rumour I could find about a new/to be released 28mm M-mount lens
catacore wrote
New Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M mount is coming (minimum focusing distance less than 0.4m).https://leicarumors.com/page/2/
It was the only rumour I could find about a new/to be released 28mm M-mount lens
Sep 12, 2025 at 08:11 PM
p.21 #19Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
https://leicarumors.com/page/2/This isn’t the lens I'm talking about, although the specs are similar.
Just realized there is no name written on the front rim of the lens (in those couple of pictures), so I guess they still can choose whatever name they want...
catacore wrote
New Lee Works 28mm/2.8 lens for Leica M mount is coming (minimum focusing distance less than 0.4m).https://leicarumors.com/page/2/
Just realized there is no name written on the front rim of the lens (in those couple of pictures), so I guess they still can choose whatever name they want...
Sep 12, 2025 at 08:19 PM
p.21 #20Voigtlander 28mm f/2.8 Color-Skopar Review
I decided to switch back to the Sony a7RIV I purchased (used) in 2024 and lay off the FujiFilm for a while. I wish there were more "how to" publications for Fujifilm cameras because the Sony, like Canon, are pretty easy to use and understand.
I bought two new Voigtlander lenses when I got the Sony, a Lanther 35mm and the 15mm. The Lanther 35mm is as sharp as a lens can get, but the 15mm is terrible and two years later, I'm still trying to get someone to honor the three year warranty given by B&H. I've only used the lens 2x before I realized how bad the sharpness is. It makes me very hesitant to buy anything manufacturered by the parent company for Voigtlander, which includes Zeiss, which I've always thought produced A+ lenses.
Anyone have any ideas how to get this brand new $550 paper-weight fixed or replaced by the manufacturer before the last year of the warranty goes by? I guess I was expecting a Canon-style warranty from one of the oldest lens manufacturers. Thanks.
I bought two new Voigtlander lenses when I got the Sony, a Lanther 35mm and the 15mm. The Lanther 35mm is as sharp as a lens can get, but the 15mm is terrible and two years later, I'm still trying to get someone to honor the three year warranty given by B&H. I've only used the lens 2x before I realized how bad the sharpness is. It makes me very hesitant to buy anything manufacturered by the parent company for Voigtlander, which includes Zeiss, which I've always thought produced A+ lenses.
Anyone have any ideas how to get this brand new $550 paper-weight fixed or replaced by the manufacturer before the last year of the warranty goes by? I guess I was expecting a Canon-style warranty from one of the oldest lens manufacturers. Thanks.
Sep 17, 2025 at 03:57 AM