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Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

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p.18 #1 · p.18 #1 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

Desmolicious wrote:
Pic of lens on the Z7 would be nice.

I am not a current upload and sell member (because I only buy more lenses, not sell them, my wife would say), but I will come up with something....

Sep 19, 2024 at 01:50 PM

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p.18 #2 · p.18 #2 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

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I am not a current upload and sell member (because I only buy more lenses, not sell them, my wife would say), but I will come up with something....

No worries! Fyi if you are on flickr, you can use the bbcode share link to post the image directly into a thread. No need to upload.

Sep 19, 2024 at 02:40 PM

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p.18 #3 · p.18 #3 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

Desmolicious wrote:
No worries! Fyi if you are on flickr, you can use the bbcode share link to post the image directly into a thread. No need to upload.

A couple of quick photos with my phone... The focusing ring and the adapter's close focusing ring also share similar hill and valley and knurling designs. A bonus.

Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 APO-Lanthar Type I (side view) by GCL, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 APO-Lanthar Type I by GCL, on Flickr

Sep 19, 2024 at 06:52 PM

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p.18 #4 · p.18 #4 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

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A couple of quick photos with my phone... The focusing ring and the adapter's close focusing ring also share similar hill and valley and knurling designs. A bonus.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54007691388_059eb1b977_b.jpg Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 APO-Lanthar Type I (side view) by GCL, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54006552757_7e08aa1b04_b.jpg Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 APO-Lanthar Type I by GCL, on Flickr

Thanks!

Sep 19, 2024 at 06:56 PM

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p.18 #5 · p.18 #5 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

I’m definitely going to buy the type 2 version of this lens. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it’s totally a personal thing, but am I the only one who thinks the type 1 lens is hideous looking on a Sony or Nikon camera? I do not mean to offend at all, but just stating my opinion.

Sep 19, 2024 at 09:39 PM

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p.18 #6 · p.18 #6 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

I personally don’t think the CV type 1 looks good on Leica M cameras - again because of the much wider base.
The type 2 does look better, but even then it seems skinny compared to the base. I think it looks good in silver on a silver M - here photo courtesy of cameraquest. I have a feeling it will look even better on a silver film M, and the black version will look pretty good on a black M.

Sep 19, 2024 at 10:17 PM

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p.18 #7 · p.18 #7 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

@Fred Miranda did you get to test it for focus shift?

Sep 19, 2024 at 10:22 PM

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p.18 #8 · p.18 #8 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

Desmolicious wrote:
@Fred Miranda@ did you get to test it for focus shift?

I think I mentioned that I could not detect any focus shift, which is expected for an APO lens.

Sep 19, 2024 at 11:22 PM

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p.18 #9 · p.18 #9 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

mudlake wrote:
I’m definitely going to buy the type 2 version of this lens. I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it’s totally a personal thing, but am I the only one who thinks the type 1 lens is hideous looking on a Sony or Nikon camera? I do not mean to offend at all, but just stating my opinion.

No offense taken! As you said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I realize it's not a look everyone will enjoy. I like that it is an alternative to the usual "beer can" shape of my native Nikon Z lenses (and even my Voigtlander Z mount lenses). I also have the Voigtlander 50mm f3.5 Heliar with an even more pronounced taper. It frequently prompts curiosity and questions from others about the unusual lens.

More importantly, I like the manual focus and aperture rings and the feel of quality materials and construction. But most of all I like the images that the lenses produce!

Sep 20, 2024 at 08:51 AM

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p.18 #10 · p.18 #10 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

Yes, it's a matter of taste, but after trying all versions except for the Type I 'Black Matte,' I mechanically prefer the brass constructions of the Type I Two-Tone and Type II Silver.
The brass construction offers a smoother rotation of the focusing ring and a satisfying heft, giving it a quality feel. For aesthetics, I thought I would like the Type II better, and I do, but I find the Type I Two-Tone beautiful in person -- a true masterpiece -- even though it does not truly collapse. When adapted, it may look a bit odd depending on the adapter. I use a black adapter and I like the combination.

Sep 20, 2024 at 09:39 AM

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p.18 #11 · p.18 #11 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

This lens looks amazing. I'm considering ordering one to use on my A7CII.

I wish it was 35mm though. You guys think they'll release a 35mm version as well?

Sep 22, 2024 at 09:01 PM

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Sep 23, 2024 at 08:49 AM

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p.18 #13 · p.18 #13 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

Hi, you might have described that elsewhere. What are your thoughts between the new 2.2 and this 3.5 lens - from f3.5 onwards of course and other than the obvious physical differences?

Sep 23, 2024 at 02:55 PM

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Sep 23, 2024 at 05:55 PM

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p.18 #15 · p.18 #15 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

It seems all the Type versions are now listed at $699.

Sep 23, 2024 at 11:07 PM

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p.18 #16 · p.18 #16 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

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Yes, it's a matter of taste, but after trying all versions except for the Type I 'Black Matte,' I mechanically prefer the brass constructions of the Type I Two-Tone and Type II Silver.
The brass construction offers a smoother rotation of the focusing ring and a satisfying heft, giving it a quality feel. For aesthetics, I thought I would like the Type II better, and I do, but I find the Type I Two-Tone beautiful in person -- a true masterpiece -- even though it does not truly collapse. When adapted, it may look a bit odd depending on the...Show more →

Pfft. Panda-lover.

Type II black 4evah!

Sep 24, 2024 at 06:43 AM

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p.18 #17 · p.18 #17 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

highdesertmesa wrote:

Thanks for linking.

Interesting that he showed it wasn’t that great against lens flare, and the ‘old’ apo f2 is better optically if you are really pixel peeping. He also tried to collapse the type 1!
The fact that Thypoch had no issues making their collapsible 50mm f2 lens - a cheaper lens than the new CVs - makes the design of the type 1 more disappointing to me.
Also interesting that he did not mention how the aperture rings are different on the type 1 vs type 2.

What was very cool is he really showed the difference in the black paint finishes. The matt black w white lettering is the finish that Leica offers for a huge premium vs their regular lenses - as on the Summicron 28 and Summaron 28 5.6. But Voigtlander? No difference in pricing. Very nice.

Out of the two CVs I prefer the type 2 as the design is more honest. The fake collapsible look really bugs me - kinda like the fake film advance lever on the M10D!

Sep 24, 2024 at 12:02 PM

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p.18 #18 · p.18 #18 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

A few points to consider. Youtube reviews can sometimes be less reliable for making bold statements like 'this lens is better optically' due to varying test methodologies, the number of lens copies tested, and the centering quality of those copies. Sometimes, focusing on one section of the image (like a left or right corner) can be misleading if the lens isn’t well-centered.

In my review, I provided side-by-side pixel-level crops at all apertures so you can see the results for yourself and form your own opinion. There’s nothing subjective about this, except for my interpretation of what I’m seeing. It is what it is.

Regarding flare, my findings differ. I compared it directly to the CV 50/2 APO and 50/3.5 Heliar, and they all showed similar veiling resistance. If the new f/3.5 isn’t optimal, then the others aren’t either. Of course, any lens can be made to flare under certain conditions.

Sep 24, 2024 at 12:32 PM

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p.18 #19 · p.18 #19 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

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Pfft. Panda-lover.

I didn't know that until recently!

Sep 24, 2024 at 12:48 PM

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p.18 #20 · p.18 #20 · Voigtlander 50mm f/3.5 APO-Lanthar Review

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I didn't know that until recently!

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Sep 24, 2024 at 02:53 PM

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