Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
p.1 #1Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
I've heard great things about the 40/2, mixed reviews about the 58/1.4 and almost nothing about the 20mm. What are your thoughts on them?
Jan 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
p.1 #3Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
I really like the 90mm f2.8 APO. Very compact in F mount, very good IQ, beautifully built.
Jan 16, 2026 at 03:48 PM
p.1 #4Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
fjablo wrote:
I really like the 90mm f2.8 APO. Very compact in F mount, very good IQ, beautifully built.
Have you ever noted the mid-zone weakness reported for the VM version?
And have you ever used the 28/2.8 SL II s?
Thanks?
I really like the 90mm f2.8 APO. Very compact in F mount, very good IQ, beautifully built.
Have you ever noted the mid-zone weakness reported for the VM version?
And have you ever used the 28/2.8 SL II s?
Thanks?
Jan 16, 2026 at 03:56 PM
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p.1 #5Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
The 40/2 Ultron is my favorite lens of all time. It's the ultimate travel/walkabout lens if you get the smaller version. The orange flare ring is so fun to play with too. It's dope as hell on film, and it's sharp as hell on Z.
I hated the 58/1.4 on Z but I've hated all Noktons to this point, and it was no exception. I actually liked it more on GFX oddly, I thought the focal length was much more useful and the bokeh was still tremendous. Unfortunately, none of those samples are FM friendly
I hated the 58/1.4 on Z but I've hated all Noktons to this point, and it was no exception. I actually liked it more on GFX oddly, I thought the focal length was much more useful and the bokeh was still tremendous. Unfortunately, none of those samples are FM friendly
Jan 16, 2026 at 03:57 PM
p.1 #6Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
RoamingScott wrote:
The 40/2 Ultron is my favorite lens of all time. It's the ultimate travel/walkabout lens if you get the smaller version. The orange flare ring is so fun to play with too. It's dope as hell on film, and it's sharp as hell on Z.
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I hated the 58/1.4 on Z but I've hated all Noktons to this point, and it was no exception. I actually liked it more on GFX oddly, I thought the focal length was much more useful and the bokeh was still tremendous. Unfortunately, none of those samples are FM friendly
I’ve never had mine flare like that. I must be doing something wrong.
The 40/2 Ultron is my favorite lens of all time. It's the ultimate travel/walkabout lens if you get the smaller version. The orange flare ring is so fun to play with too. It's dope as hell on film, and it's sharp as hell on Z.
I hated the 58/1.4 on Z but I've hated all Noktons to this point, and it was no exception. I actually liked it more on GFX oddly, I thought the focal length was much more useful and the bokeh was still tremendous. Unfortunately, none of those samples are FM friendly
I’ve never had mine flare like that. I must be doing something wrong.
Jan 16, 2026 at 06:08 PM
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p.1 #7Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
Point it straight at the sun, profit. It's one of the defining rendering characteristics of the lens.
Jan 16, 2026 at 06:11 PM
p.1 #9Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
Ripolini wrote:
Have you ever noted the mid-zone weakness reported for the VM version?
And have you ever used the 28/2.8 SL II s?
Thanks?
I never looked for it. Since the VM and F mount share the same optical design, I assume both have the mid-zone dip. For me it seems to be on a level that is not practically relevant. I'd happily shoot the 90mm on the Z7 any day.
Never used the 28mm, but from what I read it seems similar in performance to the Nikon 28mm f2.8 AI-S - solid lens, but nothing special by today's standards. Still a good lens if one enjoys manual focus.
Bastian reviewed both lenses btw:
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-28mm-2-8-sl-iis-color-skopar-nikon-f/
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-90mm-2-8-sl-iis-apo-skopar/
fjablo wrote
I really like the 90mm f2.8 APO. Very compact in F mount, very good IQ, beautifully built.And have you ever used the 28/2.8 SL II s?
Thanks?
I never looked for it. Since the VM and F mount share the same optical design, I assume both have the mid-zone dip. For me it seems to be on a level that is not practically relevant. I'd happily shoot the 90mm on the Z7 any day.
Never used the 28mm, but from what I read it seems similar in performance to the Nikon 28mm f2.8 AI-S - solid lens, but nothing special by today's standards. Still a good lens if one enjoys manual focus.
Bastian reviewed both lenses btw:
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-28mm-2-8-sl-iis-color-skopar-nikon-f/
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/review-voigtlander-90mm-2-8-sl-iis-apo-skopar/
Jan 17, 2026 at 01:19 AM
p.1 #10Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
40/2: just love that lens. I also recently got the 58/1.4 in F-mount and it is currently sitting on my desk waiting for a sale. It is a good lens, but I don't think it gives me much more vs the native lenses and I'd rather get a 58/1.4G (had one ages ago with film, will be getting one to try with digital now). Great build quality and handles well though, as all those Voigtlander lenses.
By the way my experience is with Canon and Nikon film and digital SLRs. Not used those lenses on mirrorless.
By the way my experience is with Canon and Nikon film and digital SLRs. Not used those lenses on mirrorless.
Jan 17, 2026 at 02:01 AM
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p.1 #12Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
CV 40mm f/2 is fantastic. I need to use it more! EOS 1V + OG Superia 400
Jan 23, 2026 at 09:59 PM
p.1 #13Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
+1 for the 40mm f/2
It’s one of my all time faves.
Nikon F3, 40mm f/2 Ultron, Cinestill 400D
Nikon F3, 40mm f/2 Ultron, Tri X +2
It’s one of my all time faves.
Nikon F3, 40mm f/2 Ultron, Cinestill 400D
Nikon F3, 40mm f/2 Ultron, Tri X +2
Jan 23, 2026 at 10:50 PM
p.1 #14Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
I really want it in the uber rare Olympus OM mount. It would be great to have to glued to my OM4.
One of these days I will find a Nikon body I can get along with.
One of these days I will find a Nikon body I can get along with.
Jan 25, 2026 at 09:58 AM
p.1 #15Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
ottokbre wrote:
I really want it in the uber rare Olympus OM mount. It would be great to have to glued to my OM4.
One of these days I will find a Nikon body I can get along with.
You ever considered a Nikon EL2?
I really want it in the uber rare Olympus OM mount. It would be great to have to glued to my OM4.
One of these days I will find a Nikon body I can get along with.
You ever considered a Nikon EL2?
Jan 25, 2026 at 06:40 PM
p.1 #16Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
I have only handled a few of them, only one of them an SLR lens, but I've never disliked a Voigtlander lens.
Jan 25, 2026 at 07:58 PM
p.1 #17Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
I've seen the 75mm SL lens in OM mount for sale locally for under 100 dollars, I regret not making the drive to buy it as it was over 3 hours in Jacksonville FL.
Jan 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM
p.1 #18Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
I agree with the praise the 40/2's getting. It's a charmer.
I used the latest 28/2.8 and 90/2.8 as part of my hiking kit when I had the F100. The 28 was solid, but, optically, no better than Nikon's AIS 28/2.8. I liked the 90. It's not a razzle-dazzler, but it's nicely compact and much better corrected than the E 100/2.8.
I used the latest 28/2.8 and 90/2.8 as part of my hiking kit when I had the F100. The 28 was solid, but, optically, no better than Nikon's AIS 28/2.8. I liked the 90. It's not a razzle-dazzler, but it's nicely compact and much better corrected than the E 100/2.8.
Feb 03, 2026 at 09:28 PM
p.1 #19Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
I have the 58mm 1.4 and absolutely love it. I use it on an fm2n.
Have thought many times about that 40/2. Someone has one for sale on marketplace near me, and it’s hard to not go buy it.
Have thought many times about that 40/2. Someone has one for sale on marketplace near me, and it’s hard to not go buy it.
Feb 21, 2026 at 05:18 PM
p.1 #20Opinions on Voigtlander SLR lenses
How does the 90mm compare to the 100 f2.5? Seems like they are fairly similar.
Mar 01, 2026 at 02:30 AM