28framelines Posted October 6, 2022 Share #1 Posted October 6, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Currently, I’m eyeing a 50mm lens, and I honestly can’t seem to make up my mind. Eventually it would be nice to get a Leica Summicron/Lux, but until then, I’ve been looking at the 50 f1.2 and 50 f1.5 II from Voigtlander. I like the size of the f1.5 II, but I worry about the vignetting on film. Is it really that big of a deal? And how does it handle flaring (MC version, not SC)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 6, 2022 Posted October 6, 2022 Hi 28framelines, Take a look here Is the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 II the best 50 for film?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
oldwino Posted October 6, 2022 Share #2 Posted October 6, 2022 If you are looking for a 50 with some "old school" vibe, then the f1.5 is a good choice. Very reminiscent of the pre-asph Summilux, but with a smaller, lighter footprint. I like some vignetting when shooting wide open - it helps draw the eye into the picture a bit. The f1.2 is great, but bigger, and more modern in rendition. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mheine Posted October 6, 2022 Share #3 Posted October 6, 2022 I had the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 II for a short period of time and liked it. But I ditched it for a Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f1.5 and I like it a lot more. To me, it's probably the coolest 50mm you can get for the M system. The rendering is unique (bokeh), and if you nail the focus, it's nice and sharp. Yes, there is focus shift if you're searching for it but on real world images I don't see any different to any other lens I have. The lens shines especially on "documentary photography" when you're snapping instead of focussing very precise. Sounds weird but this is what I have experienced so far. And BTW I'm shooting digital where focus shift is normally even more pronounced. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted October 6, 2022 Share #4 Posted October 6, 2022 I really like mine on film and digital. Is it the best....who knows? I know that it certainly meets my needs at a much lower price point than its Leica equivalent. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 8, 2022 Share #5 Posted October 8, 2022 I have the CV 50 1.5 II, as well as a lux asph, various Summicrons etc etc. They all are great! Here are some shots on film with the CV on my M5. p.s I sold off my zm sonnar 50 and planar 50 because they all are very susceptible to developing the wobble. You can read about it here. https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1762330/0?keyword=Wobble#15976828 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 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/339347-is-the-voigtlander-50mm-f15-ii-the-best-50-for-film/?do=findComment&comment=4527361'>More sharing options...
kivis Posted October 11, 2022 Share #6 Posted October 11, 2022 I rarely take it off my M-A 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted October 11, 2022 Share #7 Posted October 11, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 11, 2022 Share #8 Posted October 11, 2022 22 minutes ago, kivis said: 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 assume you added vignette? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted October 11, 2022 Share #9 Posted October 11, 2022 58 minutes ago, Huss said: I assume you added vignette? A bit in PP. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
28framelines Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted October 11, 2022 1 hour ago, kivis said: I rarely take it off my M-A 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 great on your M-A! I expected the hood to look worse for some reason, but it looks pretty sharp! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 11, 2022 Share #11 Posted October 11, 2022 Without the hood it actually is a super compact, tiny lens. quite remarkable given optical quality and speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 11, 2022 Share #12 Posted October 11, 2022 I added a rubber Lenstab to mine, as I really did not like the sharp feel of the focus ring. This transformed it and it is not a permanent addition so does not harm the lens. 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! 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/339347-is-the-voigtlander-50mm-f15-ii-the-best-50-for-film/?do=findComment&comment=4530410'>More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 26, 2022 Share #13 Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 5:56 PM, Huss said: ..... This transformed it.... No exaggeration there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 26, 2022 Share #14 Posted October 26, 2022 Couple of questions for anyone who might know: Is the bayonet hood from the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton ii compatible with the ZM 50mm c-sonnar f1.5? If not, is there a bayonet fit alternative to the stupidly expensive 'Zeiss' lenshood? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 26, 2022 Share #15 Posted October 26, 2022 24 minutes ago, Ouroboros said: Couple of questions for anyone who might know: Is the bayonet hood from the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton ii compatible with the ZM 50mm c-sonnar f1.5? If not, is there a bayonet fit alternative to the stupidly expensive 'Zeiss' lenshood? No. The Nokton has a 43mm filter thread while the sonnar 1.5 is a 46mm The Nokton uses the Cv LH-6 hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouroboros Posted October 26, 2022 Share #16 Posted October 26, 2022 Just now, Huss said: No. The Nokton has a 43mm filter thread while the sonnar 1.5 is a 46mm The Nokton uses the Cv LH-6 hood. Thanks. I seem to remember reading somewhere that one of the Voigtlander bayonet hoods will fit the ZM 50mm f1.5 c-sonnar but I can't find any info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted October 26, 2022 Share #17 Posted October 26, 2022 30 minutes ago, Ouroboros said: Couple of questions for anyone who might know: Is the bayonet hood from the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton ii compatible with the ZM 50mm c-sonnar f1.5? If not, is there a bayonet fit alternative to the stupidly expensive 'Zeiss' lenshood? Agree I doubt if it fits. The Voigtlander LH-6 hood for the Nokton 35 f1.4 (43mm filters) does fit the Zeiss Planar ZM (also 43mm) hood bayonet. I used it on my Planar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 26, 2022 Share #18 Posted October 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ouroboros said: Thanks. I seem to remember reading somewhere that one of the Voigtlander bayonet hoods will fit the ZM 50mm f1.5 c-sonnar but I can't find any info. That LH-6 hood also fits the Zeiss Planar 50 ZM. You could buy the Zeiss labelled hood for $85, or the identical made in the same factory but with Voigtlander written on it LH-6 for $65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 26, 2022 Share #19 Posted October 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, TomB_tx said: Agree I doubt if it fits. The Voigtlander LH-6 hood for the Nokton 35 f1.4 (43mm filters) does fit the Zeiss Planar ZM (also 43mm) hood bayonet. I used it on my Planar. You can see from my pic above that I am using the LH-6 on my Nokton 50 1.5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimichurri Posted October 27, 2022 Share #20 Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) On 10/7/2022 at 12:39 AM, 28framelines said: Currently, I’m eyeing a 50mm lens, and I honestly can’t seem to make up my mind. Eventually it would be nice to get a Leica Summicron/Lux, but until then, I’ve been looking at the 50 f1.2 and 50 f1.5 II from Voigtlander. I like the size of the f1.5 II, but I worry about the vignetting on film. Is it really that big of a deal? And how does it handle flaring (MC version, not SC)? Yes. The 50f1.5 II has pretty nasty vignetting is you plan to shoot at big apertures often. A lens profile correction makes it tolerable. I like it myself. I enjoyed the lens while I had it. The rending is more beautiful than the Planar. Also there is no focusing shift problems like with the Sonnar. It’s a really good package. it’s very small and I wouldn’t ruin the size with a hood. Mine came with one and I never took it out of the box. Edited October 27, 2022 by Chimichurri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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