graeme_hutton Posted March 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm curious to know if this lens on ebay - Voigtlander 15mm f4.5 Super Wide Heliar+finder (black) on eBay, also, For 35mm Rangefinder, Camera Lenses, Photography (end time 24-Mar-08 18:33:26 GMT) Is the 'CV15' I see mentioned on the forum (Steve Unsworth - I think you use one?) and, if so, what adapter do I require to use it with my M8? Many thanks in advance. Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chrism Posted March 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted March 21, 2008 I couldn't make your link work, but the item can be found with an eBay search for 270220686378 and it is indeed the CV 15 we know and love. You'll need an LTM-M mount adaptor (see here, or contact jm@milich.com for an adaptor that has slots milled in for coding - a good idea as this kind of wide lens is very prone to vignetting). I believe the 9cm adaptor is recommended for the CV15, though it won't bring up any frame lines that work for this lens, and the lens isn't rangefinder coupled (you just focus by estimating the distance and rely on the huge DOF). The other thing you can do if desired is to place a 39mm IR cut filter inside the lens's tiny lens hood with a drop of silicon caulking to hold it in place - it won't be easy to remove again, but you may never want to remove it! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted March 21, 2008 Graeme, yes that's the one. As Chris mentions if you want to use it coded and with filters the easiest option is to buy the John Milich adaptor and lens hood. The correct adaptor is indeed the 28/90 one. As well as the adaptor /lens hood you'll also need a 39mm filter, the cost adds up quickly. If you don't want to use filters or have it coded then any adaptor will do. Remember that you'll also need a 21mm viewfinder - the 15mm one supplied with the lens is only suitable when used with a film M. In fact the Voigtlander 21mm finder can also be used with the 15mm on a film camera by ignoring the 21mm framelines and using the whole of the viewfinder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rweisz Posted March 21, 2008 Share #4 Posted March 21, 2008 Whatever you've got to do, that lens is worth it. It's so much cheaper than any other route to that angle on the M8, and plus the performance is outstanding. A minor, unsignificant drawback is it doesn't hook up with the rangefinder, and a more significant drawback is its slow (f/4.5) which means you need to crank up the ISO which means n-o-i-s-e. But the WATE is f/4 so it isn't much of a difference, although remember the M8 can't be set in half-stop ISO's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_hutton Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted March 21, 2008 Thank you very much chaps - huge help.....and err....is this the adapter I need? Leica M2/M3 9cm Adaptor for M39 thread lenses Exc+ on eBay, also, 35mm Rangefinder, Film Cameras, Photography (end time 27-Mar-08 19:00:00 GMT) Thanks again. Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted March 21, 2008 Share #6 Posted March 21, 2008 That one will work just fine. - Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted March 21, 2008 Share #7 Posted March 21, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) The CV15 is a great little lens at a ridiculous price. I had a new one and foolishly sold it as part of my cash build-up for the M8 investment so I bought another one. (Yes, you'll need an IR filter too. I use the B+W 39mm one and wedged it onto the tiny CV15 with a plumber's o-ring purchased at a common hardware store in my town. No problems.) Save yourself much agony by also investing in the $100 Milich LTM adapter. It'll help you properly mount AND code the CV15 right from the start. One other investment? A sturdy, small table tripod. I like the Manfroto one and bought it after my lovely 40-year old Leica tablepod was stolen two years ago. Try the CV15 + tripod solution at slow shutter speeds for architetural or even casual, candid photos and you'll be amazed at the results. -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted March 21, 2008 Share #8 Posted March 21, 2008 That one will work just fine.- Carl Graeme, Carl is most correct. BTW: you can also send this Leica adapter ring to Mr. Milich and he will machine indentations into it for a modest fee so you can accurately align your marks to code the CV15 for your M8. Enjoy your CV15! -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_hutton Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted March 21, 2008 Thanks again everyone.....Iv'e yet to win it though! Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 21, 2008 Share #10 Posted March 21, 2008 I'm surprised so many people had placed bids so soon. As a seller that's great, but as a buyer it's pretty dumb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_hutton Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted March 22, 2008 Maybe I've stupidly triggered a rush.....Doh! Graeme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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