fotografr Posted July 13, 2021 Share #121 Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, adan said: Just FYI - the 75 Nokton's "other" character. M10, ISO 200, f/4.0, at about 3m. Full image and then crop. 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! Adan, that looks fabulous. I'm currently waiting for my 2nd Voigtlander lens, scheduled for delivery Weds. It's a 50mm f/2.0 Heliar Nickel, an LTM but comes with a converter. Image samples were very impressive. Edited July 13, 2021 by fotografr 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fotografr Posted July 13, 2021 Share #122 Posted July 13, 2021 As I mentioned to Adan in the above post, I'm waiting for a used Voigtlander lens that is arriving tomorrow--a limited edition 50mm f/2.0 Heliar Nickel. When I saw it listed I did a lot of research and every comment was a rave. I asked the seller for sample images shot wide open and the one posted here is the one that convinced me to get it. He shot it with his M10-D. 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 1 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/322241-voigtlanderthe-best-leica-lenses-in-the-world/?do=findComment&comment=4237424'>More sharing options...
crony Posted July 13, 2021 Share #123 Posted July 13, 2021 Hi, I am very happy with the Apo-Lanthar 2/50 (and that I did not go for the Summilux) ... : https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1707236/0#15636310 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 13, 2021 Share #124 Posted July 13, 2021 1 hour ago, fotografr said: As I mentioned to Adan in the above post, I'm waiting for a used Voigtlander lens that is arriving tomorrow--a limited edition 50mm f/2.0 Heliar Nickel. When I saw it listed I did a lot of research and every comment was a rave. I asked the seller for sample images shot wide open and the one posted here is the one that convinced me to get it. He shot it with his M10-D. I've had the Nickel Heliar for several years, and it is a gorgeous lens (looks like a rigid Summar) and makes nice images. Do beware of the pronounced focus shift as you stop down. The focus on mine is right-on wide open, but even one stop closed moves the focus point back enough to notice. You learn to compensate though... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 13, 2021 Share #125 Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) On 7/13/2021 at 10:40 AM, TomB_tx said: I've had the Nickel Heliar for several years, and it is a gorgeous lens (looks like a rigid Summar) and makes nice images. Do beware of the pronounced focus shift as you stop down. The focus on mine is right-on wide open, but even one stop closed moves the focus point back enough to notice. You learn to compensate though... One of the critiques I read said this was a problem with the original versions released in 2006 for the 50th anniversary of Cosina. My version is one that was re-released in 2010 in an edition of 600 to commemorate the 10 year partnership of Cosina and Voigtlander and is supposedly better with the focus shift. We shall see. Thanks! Edited July 17, 2021 by fotografr Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 13, 2021 Share #126 Posted July 13, 2021 3 hours ago, fotografr said: One of the critiques I read said this was a problem with the original versions released in 2006 for the 50th anniversary of Voigtlander. My version is one that was re-released in 2010 in an edition of 600 and is supposedly much better with the focus shift. We shall see Thanks! Mine is also one of the 600 from 2010. My tip: don't look for focus shift - just enjoy the lens! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 13, 2021 Share #127 Posted July 13, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, TomB_tx said: Mine is also one of the 600 from 2010. My tip: don't look for focus shift - just enjoy the lens! 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 15, 2021 Share #128 Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) On 7/13/2021 at 3:07 PM, TomB_tx said: Mine is also one of the 600 from 2010. My tip: don't look for focus shift - just enjoy the lens! It arrived this afternoon and from some early shots I have to say I'm not at all disappointed. We're getting a lot of rain so I won't be out and about with it for a couple of days. M10M, 50mm Nickel Heliar f/2.0 wide open 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 July 15, 2021 by fotografr 7 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/322241-voigtlanderthe-best-leica-lenses-in-the-world/?do=findComment&comment=4238467'>More sharing options...
lct Posted July 15, 2021 Share #129 Posted July 15, 2021 7 hours ago, fotografr said: 50mm Nickel Heliar f/1.5 wide open I have heard of Heliar 50/2 and Heliar 50/3.5 but i have never seen an Heliar 50/1.5 so far. Would you have a link to such a lens by chance? Just curious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted July 15, 2021 Share #130 Posted July 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, lct said: I have heard of Heliar 50/2 and Heliar 50/3.5 but i have never seen an Heliar 50/1.5 so far... In post #122 fotografr mentions he was awaiting delivery of a 50mm f2 so perhaps the f1.5 was a typo? Philip. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 15, 2021 Share #131 Posted July 15, 2021 2 hours ago, pippy said: In post #122 fotografr mentions he was awaiting delivery of a 50mm f2 so perhaps the f1.5 was a typo? Philip. You are correct. It's a f/2.0. I'm sorry for the confusion. I was conflating it with my recently acquired Nokton 75 f/1.5. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 15, 2021 Share #132 Posted July 15, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, lct said: I have heard of Heliar 50/2 and Heliar 50/3.5 but i have never seen an Heliar 50/1.5 so far. Would you have a link to such a lens by chance? Just curious. Entirely my error. It's a 50/2. Apologies. I have corrected the post. Edited July 15, 2021 by fotografr 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodrog Posted July 15, 2021 Share #133 Posted July 15, 2021 11 hours ago, fotografr said: It arrived this afternoon and from some early shots I have to say I'm not at all disappointed. We're getting a lot of rain so I won't be out and about with it for a couple of days. M10M, 50mm Nickel Heliar f/2.0 wide open Must say I am very impressed with these shots. The only Voigtlander I have as yet is the old 40mm f1.4 Nokton Classic, which I love, especially on the M10. I will definitely try to audition the 50 Heliar if I can. Luckily, Voigtlanders, new and used, are pretty easy to find here in Japan. Thanks for posting! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 16, 2021 Share #134 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) This morning the Asiatic Lilies pictured above popped open and they are beauties. M10M, 50mm Nickel Heliar f/2.0 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 July 16, 2021 by fotografr 6 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/322241-voigtlanderthe-best-leica-lenses-in-the-world/?do=findComment&comment=4239070'>More sharing options...
crony Posted July 16, 2021 Share #135 Posted July 16, 2021 Hi, quite impressive performance on a low-res body, I think ... (M9 - VOIGTLÄNDER Apo-Lanthar 2/50 f 4; crop upscaled from 652 K to 1014) : 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/322241-voigtlanderthe-best-leica-lenses-in-the-world/?do=findComment&comment=4239136'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 16, 2021 Share #136 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) I was really curious to see how the 50mm Heliar Nickel f/2.0 stacked up against the highly regarded 50mm Summilux ASPH, long one of my favorite lenses. I shot a few frames of these lilies with each lens set at f/2.0 on my M10M and tried to process them as similarly as possible. This is by no means a highly controlled scientific comparison, but I think I prefer the overall rendering of the Heliar, even though the Summilux image is clearly sharper. The top image is the Heliar, the bottom is the Summilux. 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 July 16, 2021 by fotografr 5 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/322241-voigtlanderthe-best-leica-lenses-in-the-world/?do=findComment&comment=4239329'>More sharing options...
wizard Posted July 16, 2021 Share #137 Posted July 16, 2021 vor 31 Minuten schrieb fotografr: I think I prefer the overall rendering of the Heliar, ... To me it looks like the Summilux has more 3D pop (that may result from the Summilux being the sharper lens, at least at this aperture). I do own a collapsible Heliar myself (as well as a Summilux 50 asph), and while it is a nice lens generally, I think that CV may have stretched things a bit too far with an f2 lens having just 5 lens elements. Mine does not see much use now, as I prefer the Elmar-M 2.8/50 whenever I want to use a collapsible lens (it is sharper and more contrasty) and the Summilux when more speed is needed. Andy 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 16, 2021 Share #138 Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, wizard said: To me it looks like the Summilux has more 3D pop (that may result from the Summilux being the sharper lens, at least at this aperture). I do own a collapsible Heliar myself (as well as a Summilux 50 asph), and while it is a nice lens generally, I think that CV may have stretched things a bit too far with an f2 lens having just 5 lens elements. Mine does not see much use now, as I prefer the Elmar-M 2.8/50 whenever I want to use a collapsible lens (it is sharper and more contrasty) and the Summilux when more speed is needed. Andy I would agree that the perception of more "pop" with the Summilux is due to the sharpness. Unlike the Heliar f/3.5, my f/2.0 version is not collapsible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrp Posted July 16, 2021 Share #139 Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, crony said: Hi, quite impressive performance on a low-res body, I think ... (M9 - VOIGTLÄNDER Apo-Lanthar 2/50 f 4; crop upscaled from 652 K to 1014) : 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! Seems to be focused on the leaves rather than the squirrel. Depth oF field is v narrow, unless you are back focused. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 16, 2021 Share #140 Posted July 16, 2021 8 hours ago, fotografr said: I was really curious to see how the 50mm Heliar Nickel f/2.0 stacked up against the highly regarded 50mm Summilux ASPH, long one of my favorite lenses. I shot a few frames of these lilies with each lens set at f/2.0 on my M10M and tried to process them as similarly as possible. This is by no means a highly controlled scientific comparison, but I think I prefer the overall rendering of the Heliar, even though the Summilux image is clearly sharper. The top image is the Heliar, the bottom is the Summilux. 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! I much prefer the heliar image. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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