Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical III VM lens announced

[bayernfan]

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9 to 10 elements, 7 groups, 2 aspherical elements.  That's enough to say they're "similar".  If you want to nit-pick, have at it.  😆

[james.liam]

1 hour ago, bayernfan said:

9 to 10 elements, 7 groups, 2 aspherical elements.  That's enough to say they're "similar".  If you want to nit-pick, have at it.  😆

The elements are of a totally different shape and sequence, not to mention the concave front element that's also seen on the 35 Summilux and ZM 1,4/35.

All my girlfriends were women, though no two were remotely similar except of course, for being women.

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[padam]

lower-res samples: http://www.cosina.co.jp/gallery/matsuda-35mmF1_2vm-III/01.html

[Rob L]

The optical experts 🙂 over at Fred Miranda (actually some very knowledgeable guys) say this lens is very similar to the Nokton f1.2 40 & 50 lenses in design.

[james.liam]

1 hour ago, Rob L said:

The optical experts 🙂 over at Fred Miranda (actually some very knowledgeable guys) say this lens is very similar to the Nokton f1.2 40 & 50 lenses in design.

Would make sense. Why re-invent the wheel.

IIRC, the 75 APO was based on the 50 Summilux ASPH design.

[Harpomatic]

18 hours ago, padam said:

lower-res samples: http://www.cosina.co.jp/gallery/matsuda-35mmF1_2vm-III/01.html

Thanks for the link!

As usual, appalling pictures...🤦🏼‍♂️

[blacksinner]

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ive got one
voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.2 iii flickr gallery

[a5m]

On 3/9/2020 at 12:02 PM, Harpomatic said:

Thanks for the link!

As usual, appalling pictures...🤦🏼‍♂️

Oh come on, they're not that b... actually yea they're pretty terrible, and not a single one wide open 🤔

[farnz]

Announcement of Voigtlander 35/1.2 Nokton asph III today by Steve Gandy on RFF.  

Includes comparison photo of versions I, II, and III.  The III is smaller and lighter than its predecessors.

Pete.

[raphael]

Sample Images and Viewfinder Blockage on RFF

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Voigtländer Nokton 35mm Versions I, II and III

[blacksinner]

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[raphael]

Voigtländer Nokton 35/1.2 III (VM) on Sony A9 (SOOC)

[raphael]

More sample shots on a Sony here

and here

[james.liam]

Also saw several contributor's images on Rangefinder Forum using an M10. Web resolutions stink in these matters but appears somewhat soft at ƒ/1.2, gentle rendering and bokeh that looked a tad busy. Seems similar to the 40 & 50mm predecessors in its rendering. A ZM 1,4/35, it is not. 

[bayernfan]

Based upon the samples I’ve seen, I prefer version ii. 

[hillavoider]

On 4/6/2020 at 6:18 PM, bayernfan said:

Based upon the samples I’ve seen, I prefer version ii. 

Why ya think that, I have the 2 and GAS, talk me out of it 

Edited April 9, 2020 by hillavoider

[bayernfan]

19 hours ago, hillavoider said:

Why ya think that, I have the 2 and GAS, talk me out of it 

The new line of voigtlanders (40/1.2, 50/1.2, and now the 35/1.2) all share a similar signature (more contrast and sharpness at larger apertures). Many people like the new lenses and that’s great. I, however, don’t find their output nearly as interesting or pleasing. Gone is that bit of dreaminess many of their older designs had.

I’d own and use the 35/1.2 V2 if it wasn’t such a massive thing. I’ll make due with a summilux asph. 🙂

Edited April 10, 2020 by bayernfan

[hillavoider]

5 hours ago, bayernfan said:

The new line of voigtlanders (40/1.2, 50/1.2, and now the 35/1.2) all share a similar signature (more contrast and sharpness at larger apertures). Many people like the new lenses and that’s great. I, however, don’t find their output nearly as interesting or pleasing. Gone is that bit of dreaminess many of their older designs had.

I’d own and use the 35/1.2 V2 if it wasn’t such a massive thing. I’ll make due with a summilux asph. 🙂

lol lux asph….. make do ??? the lux asph would be even sharper then the CV 35 V3 wouldn't it. I would definitely be happy with a 35 lux asph

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[james.liam]

5 hours ago, hillavoider said:

lol lux asph….. make do ??? the lux asph would be even sharper then the CV 35 V3 wouldn't it. I would definitely be happy with a 35 lux asph

The 35 Lux ASPH (non-FLE) is a tricky lens to use because of its focus shift. Don’t care how exquisite the rendering. Had a similar issue with a 35 Summicron ASPH; lovely rendering @ f/2 but the shift on digital M drove me to distraction.