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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

50 f2.0 APO Lanthar. Wow, what a lens and an incredible price.

Feb 13, 2024 at 11:48 AM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

I liked every Voigtlander I have owned. Now only have 90APO 2.8. It's sharp, small with smooth background. However, I do want to go all Leica. They just feel better and look better on digital Ms. Someone bought the 75mm Summarit that was posted it last night right before me.

Feb 13, 2024 at 12:53 PM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

Interesting question, and I like seeing the responses on this thread. For me:
- On Nikon SLR only
- With only two Voigtlanders: 15mm/4.5 and 125mm/2.5 APO-Lanthar

It would be the 125mm Lanthar that I would keep based on my results and usage. Just a simply stunning lens (totally kicks my Micro-Nikkor 105/2.8 to the curb). Just wish it wasn't so delicate and expensive as I end up not taking it on trips due to fear of damage/loss.

I honestly bought the 15mm as a "fun" lens for my F3/T (which has the needed mirror-lockup), and immediately found that the combination of a viewfinder and film meant that I couldn't really tell what I was composing until the film was developed, so ended up not using the lens that much. Now with a DF in my camera bag, and with the Live-View/mirror-up hack in mind, I'm planning to go back to the lens.

So like a number of people on this thread, the answer seems to be "Every Voigtlander I own"! (and one I don't: The 180mm/4 APO-Lanthar)

Feb 13, 2024 at 01:05 PM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

zhulinke wrote:
I'm surprised no one mentioned the VM 35 1.7 Ultron. I use it with a 5m PCX on my nikon z6. Super sharp across the frame already at wide open with very smooth bokeh.

It's my favorite lens and imo one of the best lenses that Cosina ever made.

I too favored this lens for several years but sold it for the 35mm f1.5. Really good performer.

Feb 13, 2024 at 01:06 PM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

I have grown really attached to the 40mm FL so the 40mm f1.2 and 40mm f1.4 MC are the ones that I can live with if I had to sell all others. The 40mm f1.4 is an outstanding value for such a small lens with a built in tab. I also had to add a tab to my 40mm f1.2 to continue my muscle memory when using my range finders.

Feb 13, 2024 at 01:11 PM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

Desmolicious wrote:
The Rollei 40mm 2.8 Sonnar. Fantastic near to flare free lens. And it counts in this Voigtlander thread because even though the lens says “made in Germany” the casing is identical to Voigtlander lenses of that era like my Color Skopar 50mm 2.5.

Yeah, my Color Skopar 50mm 2.5 is never leaving me. It's my perfect EDC lens. I basically got it NOS at the 2002 price too.

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:03 PM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

I can't say I've tried them all, but I don't fancy the idea of someone prying my Ultron 40mm f/2 from my hands anytime soon. Such a tiny and well built lens, focusing is the most buttery of any lens I've ever used. Optically, it has a beautiful red orb flare that reminds me of the Pentax 6X7 105mm f/2.4. Kind of a goldilocks 40 to put it simply!

The 40 1.2 is also a good lens, I wish Voigtlander could further improve the corner performance of the E mount version

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:18 PM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

Ultron 40/2 for me as well...thoroughly unimpressed with the 40/1.2 compared to it. I'm sure we could start a nuclear war over this, though.

F mount version can adapt onto almost anything.

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:20 PM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

Also, can't forget to vouch for the Voigtlander 58mm! Gets a lot of snubs because it's based on an older formula, but such a good formula! I loved using it on my GFX50R and my Techart LMEA9 when bokeh quality mattered.

Would be good to hear people's experiences with the new 55mm f/1.2!

Feb 14, 2024 at 05:33 PM

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RoamingScott wrote:
Ultron 40/2 for me as well...thoroughly unimpressed with the 40/1.2 compared to it. I'm sure we could start a nuclear war over this, though.

F mount version can adapt onto almost anything.

My favorite lens on my Nikons.

Feb 14, 2024 at 07:28 PM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

ottokbre wrote:
Yeah, my Color Skopar 50mm 2.5 is never leaving me. It's my perfect EDC lens. I basically got it NOS at the 2002 price too.

Yup, using my CS 50 2.5 makes me not want the LLL Elcan replika on many levels.
I just wish mine was black not chrome!

Feb 14, 2024 at 07:42 PM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

Desmolicious wrote:
Yup, using my CS 50 2.5 makes me not want the LLL Elcan replika on many levels.
I just wish mine was black not chrome!

Let me know if you find a black hood, we could work out a swap.

Feb 14, 2024 at 07:49 PM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

madNbad wrote:
Let me know if you find a black hood, we could work out a swap.

Those are impossible to find! I'm still convinced people threw them away not remembering what that tiny black ring was for!

Feb 14, 2024 at 08:12 PM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

I have had much more time to become attached to my Nikon F-mount Cosina Voigtlander 40mm, 58mm, and 90mm lenses. My Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical VM has become quite special, but I really should use it more, before deciding how to rank it. I foresee some very good times while traveling with my Nokton 21mm f1.4 VM. The most stunningly good results, however, would be what I am seeing with my newest VM, the 50mm APO Lanthar.

I do not feel fully prepared to answer this one, with certainty, because I added my 50mm APO Lanthar so recently, but its superb optical correction, flat field, and flare resistance, set it apart, so, I think it may be the one. Sometimes, one needs a “perfect” 50mm.

Feb 15, 2024 at 01:36 AM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

That's a hard one. Either the 35APO or the 35 Color Skopar?

Feb 15, 2024 at 09:29 AM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

lifef8 wrote:
Also, can't forget to vouch for the Voigtlander 58mm! Gets a lot of snubs because it's based on an older formula, but such a good formula! I loved using it on my GFX50R and my Techart LMEA9 when bokeh quality mattered.

Would be good to hear people's experiences with the new 55mm f/1.2!

I also think the Nokton 58 is great. My heart wants me to prefer the Ultron 40, since I had it since it came out and its so small and nice. But ultmatly I prefer the results from the 58mm.

Feb 15, 2024 at 09:48 AM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

RexGig0 wrote:
Sometimes, one needs a “perfect” 50mm.

Don't try the CV 65mm APO then. You'll buy one and get all twisted up about which one to use. It's a great problem to have.

Feb 15, 2024 at 10:33 AM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

RoamingScott wrote:
Ultron 40/2 for me as well...thoroughly unimpressed with the 40/1.2 compared to it.

Given the rave over the 40/1.2 ... that's high praise for the Ultron 40/2.

Catches my attention (but, not in M mount

), as I have thought about the 40/1.4 and 40/1.2 ... currently shooting the vintage, 40 Cron on the M's.

Feb 15, 2024 at 10:47 AM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

RustyBug wrote:
Given the rave over the 40/1.2 ... that's high praise for the Ultron 40/2.

Catches my attention, as I have thought about the 40/1.4 and 40/1.2 ... currently shooting the vintage, 40 Cron.

What the 40/1.2 gives you is a darn-close-to-medium-format look on FF at 1.2...and in my experience, comes with a ton of CA, far more than I cared to deal with in post.

Many of the best looking shots I've seen with the 1.2 seem to be in somewhat dreary/overcast conditions...not a "luxury" I have here

The 40/2 focusing feels better to my hand, which is pretty important with these lenses. I also like how it pulls double duty on my Z and my F film bodies...it's a great, tiny lens on the FM3A.

I had taken some direct comparison shots between the two, but I fear those were lost in my great PC>Mac switchover...don't see them anywhere or I'd post them. Long story short was, the 40/2 has the better MFD, is BETTER at/near MFD, and for me, has the more pleasing bokeh at f2.

Again, all very personal opinions that hardly seem mirrored by the majority.

Feb 15, 2024 at 11:06 AM

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p.2 #20 · p.2 #20 · Dead Cold Hands - Voigtlander ...

RoamingScott wrote:
What the 40/1.2 gives you is a darn-close-to-medium-format look on FF at 1.2...and in my experience, comes with a ton of CA, far more than I cared to deal with in post.

Many of the best looking shots I've seen with the 1.2 seem to be in somewhat dreary/overcast conditions...not a "luxury" I have here

The 40/2 focusing feels better to my hand, which is pretty important with these lenses. I also like how it pulls double duty on my Z and my F film bodies...it's a great, tiny lens on the FM3A.

I had taken some direct comparison shots between the...Show more →

Thanks, I hear ya ... just wondering, as I consider what 40 I might consider, if I should move off my 40 Cron (or just add to it). Granted, the Ultron isn't an option for the M (well, not via rangefinder, just LCD or Visoflex), but still good to hear your .02 on it.

I'm currently researching the Nokton 50/1.2 ... 1.5 II ... Lanthar as possible (although, longer FL) options, too from Voigt.

The achilles heel of the 1.5 II is the really, heavy vignetting for me. The size / weight of the 1.2 is the other side of that coin.

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