FrozenInTime Posted July 25, 2018 Share #21 Posted July 25, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just got outside with the VM 40/1.2 for the first time. Bokeh seems nicely rounded at f/1.2 Very little purple fringing. Gets a soft glow at minimum focus distance. M10 with ND8 filter. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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microview Posted July 26, 2018 Share #22 Posted July 26, 2018 Thorough appraisal at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA3RNGU4JLc, with one or two serious reservations about distortion (huh?) and fringing (easily sorted). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted July 26, 2018 Share #23 Posted July 26, 2018 Thorough appraisal at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA3RNGU4JLc, with one or two serious reservations about distortion (huh?) and fringing (easily sorted). I am struggling so far to see any gross distortion - my lens profile was set manually in camera to 35/1.4 ASPH . I have seen into the sun veiling flare arcs, with the sun well out of frame, so that suggests as a first step I need to buy the hood. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted July 26, 2018 Share #24 Posted July 26, 2018 Yes, a pity the hood costs extra: I bought a budget tulip-type shade but haven't put it to the test. I set the menu as 35 Summilux as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2van Posted July 26, 2018 Share #25 Posted July 26, 2018 My image from the Voigt 40/1.2 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! 3 Quote 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/282435-the-new-voigtlander-40mm-12-m-lens/?do=findComment&comment=3561954'>More sharing options...
g2van Posted July 26, 2018 Share #26 Posted July 26, 2018 Overall I really like the Voigt 40/1.2 on my M. I had the Voigt 40/1.4 and it was great for travel/hiking because it was so light and small. But I sold that in favour of the new 40/1.2 because this is sharper at 1.2, has min focus of 0.5m and it is not too big/heavy. The older 40/1.4 was more classic glow wide open. Some lenses I want that, some I don't. Sometimes I shoot it with the 40mm external viewfinder, sometimes I don't. Doesn't bother me too much. I think the 40mm is the first hurdle for many people, rather than the performance of the lens itself. You either buy the line that 40 is the convenient compromise between the 35 and 50 or you don't. Some must have framelines in the rangefinder window, others are more open. I still have 35mm and 50mm lenses. The 35 is my favourite and I'm very comfortable with the 50. Sometimes with a 35, I wish I had a 50 for a scene and vice versa for another scene. With a 40, I don't feel that dilemma. It works especially well with the way I travel: Voigt 21/4 for landscape/architecture, 40 for everything else and if I must then a 90 tele-elmarit. All really light and easy - works from day to night and covers everything I need. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g2van Posted July 26, 2018 Share #27 Posted July 26, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Minuses for this lens, in my view? - yes I agree with the video, it's not the nicest looking lens physically, unlike the 35Lux FLE - the front cap is really bad - easy solution: buy a basic 3rd party one - lens hood not included and overpriced - true. Buy a $5 3rd party one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted July 26, 2018 Share #28 Posted July 26, 2018 There is a excellent and comprehensive review of the lens on the Macfilos website. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted July 26, 2018 Share #29 Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) I still have 35mm and 50mm lenses. The 35 is my favourite and I'm very comfortable with the 50. Sometimes with a 35, I wish I had a 50 for a scene and vice versa for another scene. With a 40, I don't feel that dilemma. . My current experiment is to see if I can be comfortable with just the 40mm view.So on the M10 and film the 40mm, on the TL2 a 28mm and 80mm on 6x6 . ( sold all other hasselblad lenses , but will wait several years before selling all other M lenses ). Edited July 26, 2018 by FrozenInTime 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted July 27, 2018 Share #30 Posted July 27, 2018 Minuses for this lens, in my view? - yes I agree with the video, it's not the nicest looking lens physically, unlike the 35Lux FLE - the front cap is really bad - easy solution: buy a basic 3rd party one OR A SCREW-IN FILTER! - lens hood not included and overpriced - true. Buy a $5 3rd party one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted August 3, 2018 Share #31 Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) Two Emotions by Harry Teasley, on Flickr Edited August 3, 2018 by hteasley 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted August 3, 2018 Share #32 Posted August 3, 2018 Watching by Harry Teasley, on Flickr 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted August 3, 2018 Share #33 Posted August 3, 2018 Truck by Harry Teasley, on Flickr 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted August 3, 2018 Share #34 Posted August 3, 2018 Greenhouse by Harry Teasley, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted August 3, 2018 Share #35 Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) I'm Ready. Are You Ready? by Harry Teasley, on Flickr Edited August 3, 2018 by hteasley 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted August 3, 2018 Share #36 Posted August 3, 2018 (edited) Those are all the examples from the lens that I have on my Flickr feed. I bought Steve Huff's copy. Overall, I quite like the lens. Framing is annoying on the M, but it's a nice lens. I've now started using it with the CL, and it's a great combo... I kind of love it. Don't shoot things that show off the barrel distortion, and Bob's your uncle. Edited August 3, 2018 by hteasley 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted August 3, 2018 Share #37 Posted August 3, 2018 Well, have taken architectural photos with the VC lens and didn't need correct for distortion, which must be minuscule. Attached with a TL2. 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! 2 Quote 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/282435-the-new-voigtlander-40mm-12-m-lens/?do=findComment&comment=3566021'>More sharing options...
Iainho70 Posted September 4, 2018 Share #38 Posted September 4, 2018 Borrowing this for a week to see if I like it on my SL with L-M adapter. Is the M lens profile for the Leica 35 f1.4 ASPH the best suited? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted September 5, 2018 Share #39 Posted September 5, 2018 Borrowing this for a week to see if I like it on my SL with L-M adapter. Is the M lens profile for the Leica 35 f1.4 ASPH the best suited? I would like to know too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iainho70 Posted September 5, 2018 Share #40 Posted September 5, 2018 Sample shot. Wall is about 1.5m behind. Focused on headlight. Taken at f1.2. 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! 3 Quote 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/282435-the-new-voigtlander-40mm-12-m-lens/?do=findComment&comment=3586939'>More sharing options...
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