Voigtlander M lenses with the SL2-S

[Willockboy]

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I'm uncertain about how the SL2-S controls a modern Voigtlander M lens. Can the SL2-S read the lens aperture (or set it)? Obviously, it is a manual focus lens only.

Any help will be appreciated.

[Anbaric]

It doesn't control them at all, nor does any camera control the aperture of any M lens. You just need to use the aperture ring. The aperture value isn't transmitted either, though the camera can guesstimate it with an appropriate lens profile selected and record it in the exif data. But it can still meter the exposure by the amount of light coming through the lens.

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[Willockboy]

Anbaric

Many thanks for your most helpful reply. Much appreciated.

[Willockboy]

Artin

Thank you for your response, which is reassuring.

I've read quite a few reviews about the Voigtlander M lenses, especially the 40mm Nokton f1.2 lens (Leica Review), and everyone comments on the build quality and, for the most part, the image quality.

[Willockboy]

Artin

Stunning photos and I love the rendering of the 35mm f1.2.

Appreciated.

[hansvons]

11 hours ago, Artin said:

I use a couple of Voightlander Nokton lenses on my SL2. Your Exif data will normally be inaccurate but the image quality is great and they feel nice on the SL2/s. Just pick the closest focal and F stop from the List in the menus and you are good to go 

Spot on. Nokton Classic 1,2 are tiny, vintage-look-creating lenses for a relatively low price. The focus barrel goes way beyond Infinity, a thing to be aware of. Good value if you want to keep your SL2/S light for street or similar photography. At full aperture, it shows some glow and is quite soft. But at f 2-2,8 this changes.

[Willockboy]

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Superb capture which clearly shows the  capabilities of this lens. Thanks for the posting.

[AZN]

The following thread also talks about the Voigtlander M 40mm f1.2

 

[hansvons]

23 hours ago, Artin said:

great lens not crazy micro contrast wide open but just beautiful roll off 

That's what I call soft. Nice picture nonetheless.

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Full Moon - SL2-S w/Voigt 35 1.2 III @ f/1.4  please click for better shot

 

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[Willockboy]

Brilliant colours and fantastically atmospheric.

[joshinthecity]

This is mine.

NOVOFLEX adaptor.

Works great.

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