Nick_S Posted February 19, 2014 Share #1 Â Posted February 19, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just noticed that there are single and multicoated versions available of the Voigtlander 21mm and 25mm f4.0 Skopar Lenses, labelled m/c or s/c respectively. Which version more closely matches the characteristics of modern Leica lenses? I would like to acquire one or both lenses to complement my current 35mm Summicron ASPH, 50mm Summicron and 90mm Macro Elmar lenses as compact travelling companions. The sample photographs I have seen on the Web suggest that the 21mm lens can be a bit flare prone, at least at larger apertures, so I am tending towards a new sample of the multicoated version. Any advice would be appreciated. Â Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 19, 2014 Posted February 19, 2014 Hi Nick_S, Take a look here Voigtlander s/c versus m/c 21mm & 25mm Skopar Lenses. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
pfhrased Posted February 19, 2014 Share #2 Â Posted February 19, 2014 multi coating just means a lens is less prone to flare and ghosts - the voigtlander lenses that more closely match the leica versions are the modern aspherical designs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share #3 Â Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks, it is the contrast characteristics compared to the modern Leica lenses which I am referring to, for the f4 Skopar lenses (which I want for compactness and the E39 filter thread). Hence my question is about m/c compared to s/c versions of these Voigtlanders. As I was about to place an order, this coating option came as a surprise to me. Â Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted February 19, 2014 Share #4 Â Posted February 19, 2014 .......The sample photographs I have seen on the Web suggest that the 21mm lens can be a bit flare prone, at least at larger apertures, so I am tending towards a new sample of the multicoated version. Any advice would be appreciated..... Â As far as I'm aware, the CV 21mm f4 is multi coated only. Â I bought one from the first batch several years ago because I thought it would be a good choice for backpacking. Â I soon got rid of it. To say it is a 'bit' flare prone is an understatement but I accept other people may like it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 19, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted February 19, 2014 Where have you seen this info? Â AFAIK the 21 and 25 are multi coated. I have a 25 and it's a superb little lens in every way. Â I know they made a single coated version of their 40mm lens, but not these ones unless I've missed something! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougg Posted February 20, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted February 20, 2014 These marked S or SC are versions for Nikon S rangefinder mount and Contax rangefinder mount. See the Cameraquest page here: FOR SALE and then look on the sidebar at left under Nikon and choose SC Lens Info or SC Intro for information. Â Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted February 20, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted February 20, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) The single coated versions available in some of the range (I think the 35 and 40 Nokton's are two) were originally for the Japanese market where they like the classic look with some glow and a softer contrast. So if in doubt and you want a modern look make sure it is the MC version of any lens, but the SC option is rare and they sell for more money when available. Â Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougg Posted February 20, 2014 Share #8 Â Posted February 20, 2014 Steve, you're right about the 35 and 40 Noktons being offered in both MC and SC versions... and these are the only two Voigtlander lenses Cosina offered with that choice. I have both these lenses in the Single-Coated versions. Â For the OP's questions, there were no Single-Coated 21 or 25mm Skopars offered. Those are Nikon/Contax mount versions of those lenses. Â Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_S Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share #9  Posted February 20, 2014 So it seems that the designation SC has been used by Voigtlander in two ways: i) for Nikon S and Contax Rangefinder mount lenses covering most focal lengths; ii) to designate single-coated versions of certain lenses of 35 and 40 mm focal length.  In which case, I guess I can assume that any M-mount 21mm & 25mm Skopar lenses will be multi-coated.  On the tendency to flare issue of the 21mm Skopar. I have seen the rather large rectangular LH-1 lens hood as an optional extra, which one would think might help, but it adds considerably to the bulk of the lenses. I noticed smaller alternative 3-party lens hoods which seems to be available through a 3-D printing web-site:  CV 21mm f4 Color Skopar Hood [+VF Cutout] by AnalogueRobot on Shapeways  and  CV 25mm f4 Color Skopar Hood [+ VF Cutout] by AnalogueRobot on Shapeways  These lens hoods look compact enough that they might be worth trying for any improvement over the minimal built-in circular hood.  Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 20, 2014 Share #10 Â Posted February 20, 2014 I've not had any flare issues at all with my 25mm but I have the snapshot version which has a small hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted February 20, 2014 Share #11 Â Posted February 20, 2014 .......On the tendency to flare issue of the 21mm Skopar. I have seen the rather large rectangular LH-1 lens hood as an optional extra, which one would think might help..... Â The LH-1 hood doesn't help at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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