Abhinava Goswami Posted April 26, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 26, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am planning to buy this lens,I just wants to know about this lens qwality,can someone help me out. Abhinava Voigtlander | Super-Wide Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical | 45BA212B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 26, 2008 Posted April 26, 2008 Hi Abhinava Goswami, Take a look here Voigtlander 15mm. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
rickp13 Posted April 26, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 26, 2008 hello abhinava in my humble opinion, there is no need to hesitate before buying this lens. it is so small, so easy to use, so sharp (stop down 1-2 stops if you can to get the best result), with good color rendition, at a VERY SMALL PRICE. you can look at reid reviews for more details about the lens, filters, etc. please hurry. i'm looking forward to your first photos from india with the 15mm. kind regards rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_hutton Posted April 26, 2008 Share #3 Posted April 26, 2008 hi abhinava I just bought the 25mm version and I'm very happy with the results for the money. Regards Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted April 26, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 26, 2008 A great little lens that is very inexpensive and for the money, excellent quality. Don't hesitate. Below is Glendalough in Co. Wicklow, Ireland at f5.6. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/51529-voigtlander-15mm/?do=findComment&comment=545672'>More sharing options...
gesper Posted April 26, 2008 Share #5 Posted April 26, 2008 Great lens and great price. You should definitely buy it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_j Posted April 26, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 26, 2008 I love this lens - I thought it would be just an occasional toy but it is a regular part of my kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted April 26, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 26, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Abhinava, Here are some very nice images from norbertnl: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/architektur/5389-weitwinklige-ecken.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/architecture/33712-radboud-underground.html#post352893 Hope this is some help. All the best Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted April 26, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 26, 2008 Just do it! It is well worth the money. - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjr Posted April 26, 2008 Share #9 Posted April 26, 2008 For what you pay you get a lot more but do not expect miracles ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhinava Goswami Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted April 27, 2008 ThanksPeter,Ruben,Carl and allof you for your wonderful and inspiring notes. Abhinava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronazle Posted April 27, 2008 Share #11 Posted April 27, 2008 By all means do expect miracles; the lens is quite good. Having said that, plan on using it wide open or near wide open (i.e., F:/5.6) where it is best. The photo I have attached was handheld and taken last week while attending the Fort Worth Arts Festival. Of course, the lens is much sharper than shown by this small file. Buy it, you'll love it. 910xx65.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
@bumac Posted April 27, 2008 Share #12 Posted April 27, 2008 Great little piece of glass. Here a photo with the 15 on a M8. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/51529-voigtlander-15mm/?do=findComment&comment=546267'>More sharing options...
philipotto Posted April 27, 2008 Share #13 Posted April 27, 2008 I had the CV 12 and 15. I sold the 15 and kept the 12. Consensus seems to be that the 12 is sharper than than the 15 and has better build quality. I also like the focus lever and indents at .5m and 1m on the 12. Of course the 12 is nearly twice the price, and only you can decide if the 12mm focal lengh suits you as well as the 15. The 12 is also a touch slower at F5.6 vs 4.5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalle Posted April 29, 2008 Share #14 Posted April 29, 2008 Hello abhinava! I bought the Super Wide-Heliar 2 years ago. I took a good many pictures with it and than I 'forgot' it for more than one year! Before my Hollidays in Spring, I remember that I have it, and used it during those days and did't regret it! M7, 4,5/15; 8; 1/100 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M7, 4,5/15; 8; 1/500 Cheers Kalle Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M7, 4,5/15; 8; 1/500 Cheers Kalle ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/51529-voigtlander-15mm/?do=findComment&comment=547930'>More sharing options...
espahbodb Posted April 29, 2008 Share #15 Posted April 29, 2008 Voigtlaender lenses are great for black white low resolution films like Ilford and fomapan (about 80 - 160 l/mm) and they perfom well on digital but when applied to high res films like adox (350 - 800 l/mm) or slides specially E100VS and GX (about 330 l/mm)there is a whole world of difference in DETAIL & COLOUR. but i would prefer experiencing the cheap high performance lenses from Zeiss specially C Biogon 4.5/21 ZM. but dont even think about the Distagon 2.8/15mm ZM cuz its too expensive. [NOTE: a 10.3mp camera is equivalent to a 112 l/mm film while Adox CMS with 800 l/mm = 527mp and E100VS with 330 l/mm = 89.7mp all in 24x36mm format] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted April 30, 2008 Share #16 Posted April 30, 2008 I have practical experience using TechPan, Kodak Imagelink and SPUR high resolution films with the 15mm closed down one stop on M6 and M7 placed on very sturdy tripods and enlarging the negatives as much as posssible on my V35 (i.e. 16x) with the Apo-Rodagon. The 15 mm is an amazingly good lens. And great for high resolution film. BTW, quoting lines-per-mm-resolution without stating the contrast to which the film was developed is like talking abot car petrol consumption without stating if the figure is gallons per mile or litres per 100 kilometer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhinava Goswami Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted May 4, 2008 Thanks Reiner,Phillip& Kalle thanks a lot for so detailed information that you all provided to me,I am obliged to get this much knowledge from you all.Thanks,I already purchased the lens 15f/4.5 its on way to India from US. Abhinava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjr Posted May 4, 2008 Share #18 Posted May 4, 2008 If you have the extra cash go for the Zeiss 18mmf4 Distagon. I have used this 15mm lense and don't care what anybody says : It has limitations and its not easy to use either. But I still maintain that for the price you get a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abhinava Goswami Posted May 7, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted May 7, 2008 Hi Xjr ya its true it has limitatins but its good price has over come those limitations. Abhinava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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