Mark T Posted February 20, 2021 Share #61 Posted February 20, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 hours ago, Dennis said: So, you want to buy a new CV 35/2 ... Between the Utron II and the APO, which one you would buy? Compactness and weight VS a slightly better CA correction, right? What does the APO add to the equation? What does the APO add indeed. I'm sure it's an excellent lens but generally wide angle lenses, or normal lenses for that matter, don't require APO correction in the first place (as I'm sure has been said before) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dennis Posted February 20, 2021 Share #62 Posted February 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Mark T said: What does the APO add indeed. I'm sure it's an excellent lens but generally wide angle lenses, or normal lenses for that matter, don't require APO correction in the first place (as I'm sure has been said before) Agree. And the commitment for the size. If size is small, but more expensive, I would probably buy an APO. Meant to be my daily and workhorse lens. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlore Posted February 20, 2021 Share #63 Posted February 20, 2021 10 hours ago, Dennis said: So, you want to buy a new CV 35/2 ... Between the Utron II and the APO, which one you would buy? Compactness and weight VS a slightly better CA correction, right? What does the APO add to the equation? I have to admit that I am more interested in the 35/2 Ultron because it is much smaller. The big one I currently have is Voigt35/1.7, and it is still a great all rounder. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwino Posted February 21, 2021 Share #64 Posted February 21, 2021 I'd go for the Ultron on a rangefinder. But on a SL2 or on my Z7...I'm torn between the (probable) color "perfection" of the CV APO 35 vs the lovely look of the CV 40/1.2. These hi-res sensors change the way you look at images. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted February 21, 2021 Share #65 Posted February 21, 2021 On 2/20/2021 at 12:42 AM, sutlore said: I have to admit that I am more interested in the 35/2 Ultron 26 minutes ago, oldwino said: I'd go for the Ultron on a rangefinder. Probably me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsawin Posted February 22, 2021 Share #66 Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) FWIW...I own the CV 28/2 Ultron and am quite pleased with it on both my M8 and M262. Edited February 22, 2021 by rpsawin clean up 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted February 23, 2021 Share #67 Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I was about to preorder the silver Ultron V2 from Cameraquest but was surprised to see it listed as “silver paint”... Given that the lenses are brass I had assumed that although the black version was black paint finish as per some Leica cameras/lenses the silver version would be silver chrome not silver paint. Silver paint is not IMHO a particularly attractive finish. Does anyone know if this listing is correct or a mis-reading of the Japanese specification? I would have thought Cameraquest would have it right but it seems a little odd. Edited February 23, 2021 by NigelG Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted February 23, 2021 Author Share #68 Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 52 minutes ago, NigelG said: I was about to preorder the silver Ultron V2 from Cameraquest but was surprised to see it listed as “silver paint”... Given that the lenses are brass I had assumed that although the black version was black paint finish as per some Leica cameras/lenses the silver version would be silver chrome not silver paint. Silver paint is not IMHO a particularly attractive finish. Does anyone know if this listing is correct or a mis-reading of the Japanese specification? I would have thought Cameraquest would have it right but it seems a little odd. As far as I'm aware, there are only three lenses from them with the heavier brass build, the 35mm f/1.7 VM in silver and the 50mm f/1.5 VM in silver (original VM version) and the 50mm f/1.5 VM II with nickel paint on brass. You can verify that by checking the weight. Edited February 23, 2021 by padam Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted February 23, 2021 Share #69 Posted February 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, padam said: As far as I'm aware, there are only three lenses from them with the heavier brass build, the 35mm f/1.7 VM in silver and the 50mm f/1.5 VM in silver (original VM version) and the 50mm f/1.5 VM II with nickel paint on brass. You can verify that by checking the weight. Apart from also the new 35 Ultron v2 lens we’re discussing... https://shop.cameraquest.com/voigtlander-leica-mount-lenses/voigtlander-35mm-f/2-ultron-ii-silver-m/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted February 24, 2021 Share #70 Posted February 24, 2021 My Fuji X100V has pretty nice silver paint. Looks just like bead blasted chrome Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccoppola82 Posted February 24, 2021 Share #71 Posted February 24, 2021 The 50mm color Skopar has a brass build as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZN Posted February 24, 2021 Share #72 Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) On 2/23/2021 at 3:05 AM, rpsawin said: the CV 28/2 Ultron and am quite pleased with it on both my M8 and M262. I use it on my SL (Typ601) and Sony ARII and ARIV. Amazingly for a rangefinder wide-angle, it works well on the Sonys without vignetting or smearing in the corners. Of course it doesn't have the sharpness or contrast of the Leica equivalents, but IMO it is still a pretty decent little(ish) lens. Edited February 24, 2021 by AZN 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdk Posted March 4, 2021 Share #73 Posted March 4, 2021 I'm a landscape photographer, and my current main lens is the Zeiss Distagon 35mm/1.4 ZM, for my Leica M-P. I usually focus with RF then compose with the EVF. The Voigtlander 35mm/2 looks very interesting to me. A bit more compact than the Zeiss, a bit better, probably the Zeiss hood fits it, and if I ever upgrade to the M10-R it would be worthy of the higher res sensor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share #74 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/special/1309846.html A few small size image samples from both E-mount and VM versions, I am sure more is coming soon. Edited March 5, 2021 by padam Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted March 5, 2021 Share #75 Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) . Edited March 5, 2021 by Dennis Forgot something, sorry Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted March 5, 2021 Share #76 Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, padam said: https://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/review/special/1309846.html A few small size image samples from both E-mount and VM versions, I am sure more is coming soon. How should we expect the IQ and performance of the new upcoming APO compared to the 35/1.4 Distagon? Maybe size and weight are similar. The Distagon has an outstanding level. Will the new APO be challenging it? I would love an f/2 35mm; so far, the decision is between the new Ultron II (just because of the focus tab, because optically is the same as v1) and the APO. But then I think that would be a very big 35... So if the size doesn't matter, the Zeiss 1.4 becomes an option again. But if the APO is "equal" to the Distagon, apart from being f/2, it could be a perfect and cheaper option. If Ultron is fantastic, but the new APO is outstanding, I would probably go with the APO. I really like my 35/2.8 Biogon and like the TT 35/1.4, but any of them is my workhorse. I want to find my perfect (or almost) fit. 35mm is my favorite and most used FL. I need to try several options for different needs until I say... This is the one. If the APO is not "a lot better" than the Ultron II, I think it worths more considering the small size and weight. Then price. Your thoughts, folks, about Ultron II + 35/1.4 ZM + APO Lanthar comparison? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostl Posted March 6, 2021 Share #77 Posted March 6, 2021 10 hours ago, Dennis said: How should we expect the IQ and performance of the new upcoming APO compared to the 35/1.4 Distagon? Maybe size and weight are similar. The Distagon has an outstanding level. Will the new APO be challenging it? 2021-01-09 https://diglloyd.com/blog/2021/20210109_1140-LeicaM10R-ZeissZM35f1_4-aseries-FrostyCreekToSnowyMountainside.html : "The about $2290 Zeiss ZM 35mm f/1.4 Distagon is not only the best performing lens for the Leica M10 Monochrom and Leica M10-R, at 1/4 to 1/6 the price of Leica-brand lenses it’s a ridiculously cheap 'steal' by comparison. If you were to buy only one lens for Leica M, the ZM 35/1.4 offers the best performance, best value, and is a great all-around focal length." 2021-02-16 https://diglloyd.com/blog/2021/20210216_1146-VoigtlanderFE35f2.html : "I expect the 35/2 APO-Lanthar to substantially outperform the Zeiss ZM 35mm f/1.4 Distagon at f/2 and f/2.8, and deliver greater real-world sharpness on distant landscapes even from f/4 through f/8 due to the nil field curvature of the 35/2 APO-Lanthar." 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Hans Posted March 21, 2021 Share #78 Posted March 21, 2021 I was very keen to buy the new 35/2 Summicron APO and probably still will do it. On the other hand having a reservation for the Voigtlander APO with my local dealer. Any test out yet?. Wonder how this lens can handle the 'thick' Sony sensor and the smaller Leica one. 🔴 😄 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share #79 Posted March 21, 2021 Four more days to the actual release. But you can see on the earlier article that the E-mount version has magenta shift towards the edges on the A7RIV, while the VM version on the M10-R looks good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirthual Posted March 22, 2021 Share #80 Posted March 22, 2021 First impression in the german part of the forum: 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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