While looking through my collection I found more with the Ultron 27 than I had thought. I sold that lens simply because I didn't like the size (too small) but I sure do like the results.
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/2.01/900s125 ISO0.0 EV
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 35mm F1.2 lens35mmf/4.01/340s125 ISO0.0 EV
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/1.41/3800s125 ISO0.0 EV
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/7.11/125s125 ISO0.0 EV
I am convinced that the Voigtlander 35 APO macro f 2.0 X mount, is one of the sharpest lenses in my Fuji kit and produces the most accurate color pallet of all my Fuji mount lenses.
X-T4VOIGTLANDER MACRO APO-ULTRON 35mm F2 lens35mmf/9.01/250s160 ISO0.0 EV
X-T4VOIGTLANDER MACRO APO-ULTRON 35mm F2 lens35mmf/8.01/200s200 ISO0.0 EV
RickPerry wrote:
I am convinced that the Voigtlander 35 APO macro f 2.0 X mount, is one of the sharpest lenses in my Fuji kit and produces the most accurate color pallet of all my Fuji mount lenses.
I agree! The 35 APO became my favorite 35mm lens in the series. I'm surprised how low cost it is as well. It sort of makes me sad to have sold off my Fuji gear.
Mannnnn, every time I see photos with the 18 2.8, I want one. I got the Thypoch 28 1.4 last fall and have really been loving shooting on modern manual focus lenses (I haven't enjoy my FD and MD lenses of my X-T5 much for some reason compared to previous FF cameras). I'd love to add another wider one, and that 18 is high on the list once I can justify the cost!
I’m going play the role of “small child pointing out that the emperor seems to be naked” here and offer a contrarian point of view. There are some fine and decent photographs shared in this thread, but I’m not really seeing anything that demonstrates the superiority of these lenses over other options, including from Fujifilm itself.
To put it a bit differently, if we saw this thread of photographs without mentioning any specific lens or brand, there isn’t anything that would jump out to a viewer as being particularly different or special compared ot similar work done with different gear.
Valid point haha. There probably isn't anything technically unique or special about it, aside from being higher end, modern, manual focus lenses. Nothing standout with the characteristics, though. Not like with the Thypochs (to me, at least).
akfujishooter wrote:
Mannnnn, every time I see photos with the 18 2.8, I want one. I got the Thypoch 28 1.4 last fall and have really been loving shooting on modern manual focus lenses (I haven't enjoy my FD and MD lenses of my X-T5 much for some reason compared to previous FF cameras). I'd love to add another wider one, and that 18 is high on the list once I can justify the cost!
The 18 is definitely one of my favorites. I picked my copy up used at a good price from either here or reddit.
gdanmitchell wrote:
I’m going play the role of “small child pointing out that the emperor seems to be naked” here and offer a contrarian point of view. There are some fine and decent photographs shared in this thread, but I’m not really seeing anything that demonstrates the superiority of these lenses over other options, including from Fujifilm itself.
To put it a bit differently, if we saw this thread of photographs without mentioning any specific lens or brand, there isn’t anything that would jump out to a viewer as being particularly different or special compared ot similar work done with different gear.
Looking throughthe thread, I think the Voigts render a bit like Leica lenses. Smooth in transitions zones and quite nuetral, smooth bokeh. Could I pick them out in a blind test? Maybe, maybe not. It would probably depend what they were up against.
gdanmitchell wrote:
I’m going play the role of “small child pointing out that the emperor seems to be naked” here and offer a contrarian point of view. There are some fine and decent photographs shared in this thread, but I’m not really seeing anything that demonstrates the superiority of these lenses over other options, including from Fujifilm itself.
To put it a bit differently, if we saw this thread of photographs without mentioning any specific lens or brand, there isn’t anything that would jump out to a viewer as being particularly different or special compared ot similar work done with different gear.
Since I started the thread, I think you are suggesting the thread is something it never was meant to be. I don't think the Emperor in this case ever claimed to be wearing the grand clothes you seem to be suggesting he claimed to be wearing.
To the point, this thread was never meant to be about demonstrating the superiority of these lenses. I have four of these lenses and have used them a fair bit, but I have never thought and couldn't imagine thinking these lenses produce results that are superior to other options.
Some of the these lenses are unique in certain ways (such as size for the aperture and focal length provided), but I don't think they are unique in the output they produce. Personallly, I like these lenses because they provide a really nice manual focus experience in a small package, not because they produce images other lenses can't.
You are offering a position that is contrary to a position that I don't think any one has taken and I know as the OP I certain didn't make.
gdanmitchell wrote:
I’m going play the role of “small child pointing out that the emperor seems to be naked” here and offer a contrarian point of view. There are some fine and decent photographs shared in this thread, but I’m not really seeing anything that demonstrates the superiority of these lenses over other options, including from Fujifilm itself.
To put it a bit differently, if we saw this thread of photographs without mentioning any specific lens or brand, there isn’t anything that would jump out to a viewer as being particularly different or special compared ot similar work done with different gear.
Here are a few new shots that I like from these lenses that I have taken since I started the thread. Zero claims that any of them couldn't be produced by other gear.
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/1.21/450s3200 ISO0.0 EV
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/2.81/25s800 ISO+0.3 EV
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/2.01/60s800 ISO+0.3 EV
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/2.81/40s800 ISO+0.7 EV
X-T5VOIGTLANDER NOKTON 50mm F1.2 lens50mmf/2.81/20s800 ISO+0.3 EV
For me, Voigtlander is as much about the experience as it is about the output. They are simply a joy to use being small, having very nice control rings, etc.
Optically, they are actually a tad inferior to many other modern lenses, being a bit soft wide open and/or in the corners. They trade some image quality for smaller size. Optically they set themselves apart in sunstar generation, and to some degree in flare control, but the rest of the optical properties are no better than other choices. I also sometimes get more of a bit of 3D feel from them than newer more highly corrected optics, but that may be 1/2 imagination.
