JDPceramics Posted September 3, 2018 Share #1 Posted September 3, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all - haven't been very active on here - but promise some images soon! Anyway to the point - I've been really happy with my used T camera purchased in April but have mostly been using for images of my ceramic work that I make. I have been using the Voigtlander 35 1.4 Nokton Classic and also the Leica Elmarit-M 90 2.8, with some excellent results. However after a trip to Greece this summer felt that I am really missing the wide angle end of the scale! My budget isn't overflowing, but interested in what you all felt I should save up for - How does the original Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 fair on the APSC sensor? Reviews of it on FF were pretty bad! I am going on a trip to India/Nepal next Easter and would like something for all of those sweeping landscapes I am expecting to see, as well as lots of crowded city shots! HELP PS I am damn impressed with the T - I know I am a couple of steps behind their current offering but it has proved itself to be a wonderful little thing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ropo54 Posted September 3, 2018 Share #2 Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) 2 options to consider : The T 11/23 is superb. So are the Voigtlander options, particularly the 15mm v3 (which will give you 22mm). The v3 is exceptionally good on my SL 601. I'm not sure what reviews you have read, but my impressions are that it is an excellent choice. Rob Edited September 3, 2018 by ropo54 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPceramics Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted September 3, 2018 2 options to consider : The T 11/23 is superb. So are the Voigtlander options, particularly the 15mm v3 (which will give you 22mm). The v3 is exceptionally good on my SL 601. I'm not sure what reviews you have read, but my impressions are that it is an excellent choice. Rob Thanks rob! Yeah it was reviews for V1 & 2 that had crazy purple edges that made me suspect, but V3 is on my list I think. I’d LOVE the 11-23, haven’t tried the T with AF yet so that would be great, but tbh I’m really finding MF a good way at getting back into photography after so many years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted September 3, 2018 Share #4 Posted September 3, 2018 These were taken with the T with voigtlander 15mm v3 Rob 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! 1 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/288237-wide-angle-lens-advice-for-aps-c/?do=findComment&comment=3585743'>More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted September 3, 2018 Share #5 Posted September 3, 2018 This one was the T w 11/23. Rob 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! 1 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/288237-wide-angle-lens-advice-for-aps-c/?do=findComment&comment=3585747'>More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted September 3, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks Rob, Purple palm fronds from the Voigtlander suggest I should be thinking about the 11-23 TL for my next lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPceramics Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted September 3, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Think I’m going to have to sell my soul for an 11-23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2018 Share #8 Posted September 3, 2018 The 11-23 is an awesome lens. Quick to grab focus on the T and sharp across the zoom and aperture range. Highly recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropo54 Posted September 3, 2018 Share #9 Posted September 3, 2018 (edited) Think I’m going to have to sell my soul for an 11-23 JD Ceramics: The 15mm would be fine if you are okay confined to 22-23mm, or want a less expensive option, or want to use it on a full frame camera. Otherwise, the 11/23 is just more versatile with its range from 18-35 and with its autofocus option. Here's one with the TL2 w 11-23, taken in Warsaw, Poland this summer. Rob 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! Edited September 3, 2018 by ropo54 1 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/288237-wide-angle-lens-advice-for-aps-c/?do=findComment&comment=3585769'>More sharing options...
Joeri Posted September 5, 2018 Share #10 Posted September 5, 2018 Or if you want a much smaller, lighter and less expensive lens... I just sold a photo to a bicycling magazine taken with the CV 15/4.5 which will (probably) be used as a full page spread. The v3 is quite good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_S Posted September 5, 2018 Share #11 Posted September 5, 2018 Ditto, VM Super Wide-Heliar f/4.5 15mm; v2 here on the original T. The latest version looks great. Makes for a very compact, fun setup. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPceramics Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted September 5, 2018 Ditto, VM Super Wide-Heliar f/4.5 15mm; v2 here on the original T. The latest version looks great. Makes for a very compact, fun setup. Wonderful pic! When you took pictures in colour on the V2 was there any purple cast on the sides or did the crop sensor deal with getting rid of that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_S Posted September 5, 2018 Share #13 Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) Same image in color. No profile selected in camera, profile selected in C1 11. No fall-off correction.I do not remember seeing purple casts with this lens on either the M8.2 or T. I can send more example if desired. Edited September 5, 2018 by Peter_S 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_S Posted September 5, 2018 Share #14 Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) One more from the same folder, while I am at it I guess there is some purple there somewhere. The final version was b/w, so.... Edited September 5, 2018 by Peter_S 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPceramics Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted September 5, 2018 One more from the same folder, while I am at it This may have clinched it! I much preferred the size of the V1 and 2 rather than the newer V3! This goes to show the lens is still perfect for what my budget may allow!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_S Posted September 5, 2018 Share #16 Posted September 5, 2018 Sorry sorry - lens I used for these images was the 12mm Heliar, not 15mm . Apologies . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeri Posted September 5, 2018 Share #17 Posted September 5, 2018 I have used the v1 of the 15/4.5: http://joerivanderkloet.com/cosina-voigtlander-super-wide-heliar-154-5-v1-review/ I own the v3, which is a great lens, both on FF and on APS-C. The v2 seems to have the magenta corners too. The V3 is considerably heavier and larger than the v2 and v1. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDPceramics Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted September 5, 2018 I have used the v1 of the 15/4.5: http://joerivanderkloet.com/cosina-voigtlander-super-wide-heliar-154-5-v1-review/ I own the v3, which is a great lens, both on FF and on APS-C. The v2 seems to have the magenta corners too. The V3 is considerably heavier and larger than the v2 and v1. Okay that’s useful to know! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeri Posted September 5, 2018 Share #19 Posted September 5, 2018 You're welcome. Just to make sure: the CV 15 v3 is still far less heavy and smaller than the 11-23. One more thing: the hood is fixed, so working with square filters will be difficult, or maybe impossible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 5, 2018 Share #20 Posted September 5, 2018 [...] The v2 seems to have the magenta corners too. [...] Not on the CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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