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Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

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p.14 #1 · p.14 #1 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

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Fred Miranda wrote:
Thanks for sharing the additional samples! I'll link all FM member samples to the front page of the review as soon as I get a chance.

Keep them coming!

Ha, okay. As a first substantive contribution here (after many years of lurking and admiring), some shots with the Color Skopar on my M11-P, from an early morning commute last week:

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Aug 18, 2024 at 02:03 PM

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Very nice selection of images, what body did you shoot these on?

Aug 18, 2024 at 02:08 PM

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SNJOps wrote:
Very nice selection of images, what body did you shoot these on?

Thank you! I should have said: M11-P. Original post edited to correct the omission

Aug 18, 2024 at 02:11 PM

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p.14 #4 · p.14 #4 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

I've pretty much decided to buy this one as my next new lens (to be used mainly on my Sony A7CII and to accompany my 28/2.8 Color-Skopar), but still waiting through this week to see if Cosina plans to release anything new in September that could alter my plans. Normally they'd announce next month's new releases on 15th of previous month but since 8/15 was during Japanese Obon holiday week, it's possible that they could have delayed any announcements a bit. Or maybe they will take a break from new releases in September since they'll just have completed releasing all lenses that were pre-announced at CP+...

Also, this lens is now backordered in all my favorite Tokyo stores (it seems to be popular) so I need to wait for new stock to arrive. There's only one online store in Osaka that seems to have stock but I'd rather buy from familiar stores in Tokyo. I'm planning to get the black version.

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:05 AM

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p.14 #5 · p.14 #5 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

Yes, it's getting very hard to resist. The silver calls to me, for a silver top A7cII. Thanks for the update!

Aug 19, 2024 at 06:34 AM

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p.14 #6 · p.14 #6 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

Curious to know what adapter you’d recommend for this lens to be used to Sony E mount bodies?

Juha Kannisto wrote:
I've pretty much decided to buy this one as my next new lens (to be used mainly on my Sony A7CII and to accompany my 28/2.8 Color-Skopar), but still waiting through this week to see if Cosina plans to release anything new in September that could alter my plans. Normally they'd announce next month's new releases on 15th of previous month but since 8/15 was during Japanese Obon holiday week, it's possible that they could have delayed any announcements a bit. Or maybe they will take a break from new releases in September since they'll just have completed releasing...Show more →

Aug 19, 2024 at 09:00 AM

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If I may... from page 3 in this thread:

Juha Kannisto wrote:
As for the adapter, my recommendation would be Rayqual M to E-mount adapter for best hard infinity calibration if it's important for you to be able to utilize hard infinity on adapted lenses (Rayqual strives to make their adapters exactly right in terms of thickness, and their build quality is excellent). On the other hand, if you prefer to have a helicoid adapter, I'd recommend CV VM-E close focus adapter version II (about 50g lighter than version I and with longer helicoid extension). Voigtländer adapters are slightly thinner than spec so hard infinity on the lenses will usually be...Show more →

Aug 19, 2024 at 09:17 AM

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twelveish wrote:
If I may... from page 3 in this thread:

I like the Hawk's Factory adapters if you can find them in stock. They have an adjustable infinity hard stop in addition to a macro helicoid.

Aug 19, 2024 at 09:28 AM

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p.14 #9 · p.14 #9 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

Thank you for the recommendations.

Aug 19, 2024 at 10:34 AM

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Aug 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM

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Juha Kannisto wrote:
I've pretty much decided to buy this one as my next new lens (to be used mainly on my Sony A7CII and to accompany my 28/2.8 Color-Skopar), but still waiting through this week to see if Cosina plans to release anything new in September that could alter my plans. Normally they'd announce next month's new releases on 15th of previous month but since 8/15 was during Japanese Obon holiday week, it's possible that they could have delayed any announcements a bit. Or maybe they will take a break from new releases in September since they'll just have completed releasing...Show more →

I was told October last week from MAP

Aug 19, 2024 at 01:53 PM

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Sharpness Test using Canon R8 and adapter
great sharpness even in Canon R8 camera
Taken August 19, 2024

Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar

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Aug 19, 2024 at 04:26 PM

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p.14 #13 · p.14 #13 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

When it comes to adapters for the E-mount, I'm currently using the TTArtisan 6-bit Adapter V2. Weighing only 40 grams, this adapter allows you to select the aperture in-camera and the focal length using a dial on the adapter for the EXIF data, which enables auto IBIS. If you 6-bit code the lens, it automatically records the correct focal length from its built-in 6-bit reader, similar to the Leica M to L adapter.

Also, you can fine-tune the infinity focus by removing one or two shims from the back of the adapter. In my case, the infinity focus is perfectly aligned, with no signs of tilt, which indicates good production tolerance.

Aug 19, 2024 at 05:49 PM

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rsolti13 wrote:
I was told October last week from MAP

Oh, that's way later than I was expecting. Thanks for the info! In my experience the usual case with popular new CV lenses has been that when they go out of stock soon after launch, next shipments have typically arrived about 1 or 1.5 months later, so I was expecting them to get new supplies within a couple of weeks from now... Maybe Cosina seriously underestimated the demand for this lens or are otherwise fully loaded with some previously planned production runs. Anyway, I'll keep a close eye on all the Tokyo shops.

Aug 19, 2024 at 09:08 PM

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p.14 #15 · p.14 #15 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

Last week Robert White UK told me 6-8 weeks for their next expected shipment...

Aug 20, 2024 at 01:55 AM

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hmzimelka wrote:
Last week Robert White UK told me 6-8 weeks for their next expected shipment...

Popflash.com has them in stock.

Aug 20, 2024 at 08:44 AM

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p.14 #17 · p.14 #17 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

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Taken using Nikon Z5 in August 20 6PM
still great sharpness even in Z5

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Aug 20, 2024 at 05:10 PM

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p.14 #18 · p.14 #18 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

dang this thing is looking good

Aug 20, 2024 at 07:09 PM

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p.14 #19 · p.14 #19 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

Fred, did you test for focus shift?

Aug 21, 2024 at 12:43 PM

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p.14 #20 · p.14 #20 · Voigtlander 50mm f/2.2 Color-Skopar Review

braddow wrote:
Fred, did you test for focus shift?

Our friend @Desmolicious posted a test:
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1863477/10#16607968

I found it to be negligible.

Fred

Aug 21, 2024 at 12:48 PM

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