bono0272 Posted January 25, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 25, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear all, Anyone has the experience on using the Hologon 15mm F8? Any comments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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david_d Posted January 25, 2007 Share #2 Posted January 25, 2007 Richard: I have a Zeiss Hologon fur Leica-M. It was sold to me with the caveat that I use it and "not sell it in New York". If you enjoy using vintage Leica equipment, it is a delight. Attached, if I can work this new Forum system right, is an image of the Marines Memorial Club Study taken during the LHSA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The picture was taken while balancing the camera and lens on the back of a chair. You can see that the edge distortion is minimal and the lens handles the strong glare from the windows, particularly the side window shining through a plexiglass box remarkably well. The color fidelity is outstanding. The image is tack sharp. I also have the 15mm Voigtlander Heliar. If I had a "wall-hanger" photo op requiring a 15mm (M) lens, I would use the Hologon lens ( .... and the Heliar viewfinder.) Regards ... David 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/14386-comments-on-the-hologon-15mm-f8/?do=findComment&comment=152155'>More sharing options...
bono0272 Posted January 25, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted January 25, 2007 Thank you David. The image looks great, nearly no distortion. But this lens is very expensive in the second hand market, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canfred Posted January 25, 2007 Share #4 Posted January 25, 2007 David this photo is exceptional thank you for sharing. I think the price is justified considering the way it is manufactured. Dr. Erhard Glatzel created a mastepiece. Sadly I will propably never get to use one, its past my budget by a mile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted January 25, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 25, 2007 Thank you David. The image looks great, nearly no distortion. But this lens is very expensive in the second hand market, right? Yes, I saw one a few days ago on eBay listing for $7,800. Take a look at the thread below ... http://www.leica-camera-user.com/leica-collectors-historica/14508-hologon.html PS: If you want sample images, there are some in Flickr.com, search for hologon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted January 26, 2007 Share #6 Posted January 26, 2007 Yes, I saw one a few days ago on eBay listing for $7,800. Take a look at the thread below ... http://www.leica-camera-user.com/leica-collectors-historica/14508-hologon.html PS: If you want sample images, there are some in Flickr.com, search for hologon. ... and it did NOT sell! Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted January 26, 2007 Share #7 Posted January 26, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) the mentioned Zeiss Hologon-camera had a simple handle made of wood under the body in the center. This was necessary to avoid photographing 2x 3 fingers.... Cheers Bernd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfly Posted January 26, 2007 Share #8 Posted January 26, 2007 i own the Zeiss-Hologon camera and the Zeiss-Leica 15 f 8 M-mont. i usually use the Z-H camera because is a second hand one and using 50 iso Velvia i can do without problem 50x70cm enlargement. very good colors and distorsion correction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bono0272 Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted January 28, 2007 Any alternative choices? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinal Posted January 28, 2007 Share #10 Posted January 28, 2007 An alternative choice is maybe the new 16-18-21 tri-elmar. Have to wait till March for its release though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted January 28, 2007 Share #11 Posted January 28, 2007 Or the new Zeiss Distagon 15mm/f2.8... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjr Posted January 28, 2007 Share #12 Posted January 28, 2007 The alternative is the 15mm f2.8 Distagon at around £2500 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bono0272 Posted January 29, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted January 29, 2007 The alternative is the 15mm f2.8 Distagon at around £2500 Both the new and second lenses are expensive. There was one Hologon selling in HK last week at around EURO 4000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted January 29, 2007 Share #14 Posted January 29, 2007 Leica Photography International did a comparison with the CV15. The Zeiss vignetted bady requiring the center filter. It then becomes a F16 lens instead of F8.0 . Sharp and no distortion. Aperture is fixed f 8.0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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