FrozenInTime Posted September 5, 2021 Share #61 Posted September 5, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 26 minutes ago, Al Brown said: More photo samples can be found here, from the authors of the ones mentioned before:https://www.foto-video-klein.de/voigtländer-heliar-classic-50-15/ Near minimum focus and placement of specular highlights seem to be the trick required in order to draw out the extreme bokeh. Both close up and at normal distances it looks good and free of purple fringing, so not just a one trick pony. Good the lens is out in the wild - perhaps this bodes well for many countries seeing local distribution on the 10th September. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 5, 2021 Posted September 5, 2021 Hi FrozenInTime, Take a look here Rumor: New Heliar Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Ecar Posted September 9, 2021 Share #62 Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Al Brown said: Are Voigtlander VM lenses 6-bit coded? (I do not own any, sorry). No, you need to DIY. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted September 9, 2021 Share #63 Posted September 9, 2021 (edited) No. Leica owns a patent on the 6-bit coding (since 2006), and is not licensing it. But VM lenses (and some of the Zeiss ZM lenses made by Cosina) do have a shallow trough machined into the back of the lens mount that will protect home-made "black spots" better than the slick flat surface on Leica's lenses. The trough works as advertised (my markings, made with a Sharpie™ permanent marker, have been in place and functioning for over a year with no damage from wear and tear), and the Leica code patterns generally work just as well for C/V lenses. E.G. "75 Summilux f/1.4" for a 75 Nokton f/1.5. HOWEVER it pays to know a little about optics, and be able to compare the exact lens designs to choose the best match - not all "35mm" or wider lenses behave the same. For the 50mm Heliar Classic f/1.5, you may want to experiment with ID'ing the lens via the menus first, as a "50mm Summilux pre-ASPH" and as a "50mm Summilux ASPH" - just to see if you notice any differences with corrections for vignetting. THEN add the 6-bit code markings for whichever seems better (if any). Edited September 9, 2021 by adan 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted September 9, 2021 Share #64 Posted September 9, 2021 I was quite interested when this lens was announced but as more and more "hey look at this craaaazyy bokeeee" images are released I'm concerned that it's a bit of a one-trick pony. I'd still really like to see some closed-down a bit f2.8/f4/f5.6 images to see if it can work as a "normal" 50 like my Noct f1. Am I missing somewhere this is explored in more detail or is it all go-swirly-or-go-home?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted September 10, 2021 Share #65 Posted September 10, 2021 Just received shipping notice 🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6bit Posted September 10, 2021 Share #66 Posted September 10, 2021 3 hours ago, FrozenInTime said: Just received shipping notice 🙂 Same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymc226 Posted September 10, 2021 Share #67 Posted September 10, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Shipped today as well, scheduled to arrive tomorrow as I live in the same town as the dealer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted September 10, 2021 Share #68 Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, ymc226 said: Shipped today as well, scheduled to arrive tomorrow as I live in the same town as the dealer. Seems like the national distributors are shipping to direct customers nice and quickly 🙂 I presume Cameraquest in the US; for me, in the UK, it was Robert White. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted September 10, 2021 Share #69 Posted September 10, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 2:28 PM, NigelG said: I was quite interested when this lens was announced but as more and more "hey look at this craaaazyy bokeeee" images are released I'm concerned that it's a bit of a one-trick pony. I'd still really like to see some closed-down a bit f2.8/f4/f5.6 images to see if it can work as a "normal" 50 like my Noct f1. Am I missing somewhere this is explored in more detail or is it all go-swirly-or-go-home?? Too new (see the "just shipped" posts above) for many examples yet beyond Voiglander's own. But expect a tidal wave in a few days. Voigtländer does make a perfectly good, and more "straightforward," 50mm f/1.5 Nokton II, if the one-trick isn't enough. I don't use 50s at all these days, but I'll be interested to see how C/V's glass-bending works in this case, just for reference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted September 10, 2021 Share #70 Posted September 10, 2021 Royal Mail tell me I should receive mine before 1pm tomorrow. Unlikely as I live in the Western Isles! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted September 10, 2021 Share #71 Posted September 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, adan said: Voigtländer does make a perfectly good, and more "straightforward," 50mm f/1.5 Nokton II, if the one-trick isn't enough. Yes that's probably where I'm heading. I'm looking for a "cheap" alternative to my 50 Lux ASPHs (back down to a black one (lighter) and a chrome one (first Leica lens and maybe my favourite?) having sold my black chrome copy via Ivor at Red Dot as the hood/filter issue was too annoying. Notwithstanding the fact that I agree with the concept of "It's just a tool" I found myself several times last weekend poking the Lux through scratchy wire fencing, shooting in spray from the East river and bouncing off people/things in NYC and realised that a "user" lens might be a good idea... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymc226 Posted September 10, 2021 Share #72 Posted September 10, 2021 2 hours ago, FrozenInTime said: Seems like the national distributors are shipping to direct customers nice and quickly 🙂 I presume Cameraquest in the US; for me, in the UK, it was Robert White. You are correct. Lucky to have Cameraquest, Popflash, and a Leica Store nearby. Just went 2 days ago to the Leica store to browse; was told the waiting list for the 35 APO Summicron was quite long. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted September 11, 2021 Share #73 Posted September 11, 2021 16 hours ago, Ouroboros said: Royal Mail tell me I should receive mine before 1pm tomorrow. Unlikely as I live in the Western Isles! Maybe as a special treat Daniel Craig will parachute it in 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted September 11, 2021 Share #74 Posted September 11, 2021 1 minute ago, ianman said: Maybe as a special treat Daniel Craig will parachute it in He'll be far too busy with his toy camera! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01maciel Posted September 13, 2021 Share #75 Posted September 13, 2021 Am 10.9.2021 um 22:29 schrieb ymc226: Shipped today as well, scheduled to arrive tomorrow as I live in the same town as the dealer. I am curious about a few photos taken with a M10x and was wondering if anyone received the lens in the meantime? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted September 13, 2021 Share #76 Posted September 13, 2021 Mine's just arrived. First impressions are that it's a beautifully made lens. A joy to behold! The focus ring is smooth and the aperture detents are positive with clicks that are almost silent. It looks gook on my MP. Finder blockage is acceptable at minimum focus with the lens hood on and virtually non-existent otherwise. So far so good! 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! 12 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/323521-rumor-new-heliar-classic-50mm-f15-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4274720'>More sharing options...
Charles Morgan Posted September 13, 2021 Share #77 Posted September 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Ouroboros said: Mine's just arrived. First impressions are that it's a beautifully made lens. A joy to behold! The focus ring is smooth and the aperture detents are positive with clicks that are almost silent. It looks gook on my MP. Finder blockage is acceptable at minimum focus with the lens hood on and virtually non-existent otherwise. So far so good! 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! Looks gorgeous! Now I look forward to seeing what images it's capable of producing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted September 13, 2021 Share #78 Posted September 13, 2021 Similarly one just arrived in Edinburgh along with a good cover of drizzle ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share #79 Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Ouroboros said: Mine's just arrived. First impressions are that it's a beautifully made lens. A joy to behold! The focus ring is smooth and the aperture detents are positive with clicks that are almost silent. It looks gook on my MP. Finder blockage is acceptable at minimum focus with the lens hood on and virtually non-existent otherwise. So far so good! 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! Thanks for the pics! Looking forward to some of your test shots. I note that the focus throw is rather short, which can be both good (quick focusing) and bad (DoF calibration less accurate). Edited September 13, 2021 by Danner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted September 13, 2021 Share #80 Posted September 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Danner said: Thanks for the pics! Looking forward to some of your test shots. I note that the focus throw is rather short, which can be both good (quick focusing) and bad (DoF calibration less accurate). Yes, the focus throw is shorter than I expected but I'm used to that with my 50mm elmar-m f2.8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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