Front-focus with Voigtlander lenses

[pascal_meheut]

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Hi,

My M10 rangefinder is spot-on with my Leica lenses (50/1.4 ASPH, 90/2.8 Elmarit & others). And it was checked recently by a reputable reseller with the proper equipment.

However, I also have a Voigtlander 50mm/1.2 and 90/3.5. The first one has front-focus and the 90/3.5 too but much more. 

Which is bad because both are excellent lenses.

It there any way to get them fixed? With Leica lenses, I know I can send all of them + the camera to Wetzlar and I did so in the past (with my M9). But what about Voigt lenses?

 

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[lct]

I would ask Photo Suffren in Paris (link).

[250swb]

By the time you've had both recalibrated to work with your M10 you may as well have got an 020 Visoflex and enjoy even better focusing.

[TomB_tx]

I’ve bought several new Voigtlander lenses, and only one was not “spot on” for focus. I had it adjusted by DAG. (Some of their lens designs did suffer from focus shift to the rear as they stopped down, but mine were still perfect wide open.)

[pascal_meheut]

19 hours ago, TomB_tx said:

I’ve bought several new Voigtlander lenses, and only one was not “spot on” for focus. I had it adjusted by DAG. (Some of their lens designs did suffer from focus shift to the rear as they stopped down, but mine were still perfect wide open.)

 

Thanks. 

I already asked Photo Suffren but according to them, both the lenses and the camera are within tolerances.

Using the Visoflex is not an option because I use this lens primarily with a M5 (and also because I prefer the rangefinder).

 

DAG is an option but I was wondering if there is someone like him in Europe. Or a DIY guide (I know this is an hard task).

[Twasi]

I've been told you can adjust them yourself if you fiddle with the little ring that pushes on the lever in the camera. But for my money, I sent my Voigtlander F1.1 to DAG who has it at the moment. 

[jaapv]

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On 11/3/2019 at 9:26 AM, pascal_meheut said:

Hi,

My M10 rangefinder is spot-on with my Leica lenses (50/1.4 ASPH, 90/2.8 Elmarit & others). And it was checked recently by a reputable reseller with the proper equipment.

However, I also have a Voigtlander 50mm/1.2 and 90/3.5. The first one has front-focus and the 90/3.5 too but much more. 

Which is bad because both are excellent lenses.

It there any way to get them fixed? With Leica lenses, I know I can send all of them + the camera to Wetzlar and I did so in the past (with my M9). But what about Voigt lenses?

 

You cannot send them to Wetzlar as Leica won’t touch Voigtlander lenses. 

[lct]

Besides Photo Suffren in France, i would ask La Petite Boutique Photo what repairman they work with. Otherwise i don't know if Will van Manen works on Voigtlander lenses in Netherlands. Jaap should know better about that.

[Photon42]

Will van Manen did fix my Voigtlander focussing issue on a 1.1/50.

[jaapv]

Oh yes, Will does all brands of lenses, including Voigtländer and Zeiss.

[pascal_meheut]

Thanks again. I will consider Will van Manen.