Re: Pre-order: Voigtlander 35mm f/1.2 Nokton III Aspherical
Here is a comparison using the CV 35 1.2, CV 35 1.7, CV 35 2, Pentax 31 Ltd and RX1. Framing differences are due to the true focal lengths. Shot on stock A7r2. All focused manually on both sets wide open for each lens.
All images shot using a tripod, 2 second delay, no processing or lens corrections, IBIS off, standard sharpening, all WB identical (except the RX1). The MFD bokeh is shot at 0.7 meters. Note the slightly different aperture values.
For this set the RX1 > CV 35 1.2 > CV 35 1.7 > 31 ltd > CV 35 2
RX1 is clearly ahead even though it's an f2, the CV 35 2 is much worse than the rest. Interestingly, the CV 35 1.2 is better than the CV 35 1.7 both @ 1.7. The CV 35 1.2 has less DOF than the CV 35 1.7 at the same aperture, and this is consistent with the transition zone as well.
I see the 31 ltd and CV 35 1.7 as similar here with a nod to the CV 35 1.7
Mid-Distance transition zone (i.e., where most wides struggle).
I tossed in the CV 35 1.2 is so you could all see--it's nervous.
Same as above but shot at 3 meters away. All images shot using a tripod, 2 second delay, no processing or lens corrections, IBIS off, standard sharpening, all WB identical (except the RX1).
When at similar apertures, to my eyes, RX1 > 31 ltd > CV 35 1.7 > CV 35 1.2 > CV 35 2
Take aways: The RX1 Sonnar is special as always, the CV 35 1.7 and Pentax 31 ltd are similar in both and do well. The CV 35 1.2 has more abrupt or thinner DOF at comparable apertures and does well for bokeh but the transition zone is busier. The CV 35 f2 looses at everything, except character
Mar 29, 2020 at 02:39 PM
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