sometimesmaybe Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share #61 Posted April 4, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) i'll reserve my thoughts about the rendering and usability until i've spent more time with this lens, but i haven't seen or come across anything that would make me think twice about using this lens for my main use - portraits for all you pixel peeping enthusiasts - the full size JPEG images can be found in the OneDrive link below 🤓 https://1drv.ms/f/s!AuzwEAydGQ-NxAdLi46ufgrEf3__?e=hvxXP7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hdmesa Posted April 4, 2023 Share #62 Posted April 4, 2023 4 hours ago, sometimesmaybe said: i'll reserve my thoughts about the rendering and usability until i've spent more time with this lens, but i haven't seen or come across anything that would make me think twice about using this lens for my main use - portraits for all you pixel peeping enthusiasts - the full size JPEG images can be found in the OneDrive link below 🤓 https://1drv.ms/f/s!AuzwEAydGQ-NxAdLi46ufgrEf3__?e=hvxXP7 Due to focus shift, this lens can be challenging to focus when stopped down to f/2.8-4 when using the rangefinder. But wide open or using an EVF (or stopped down to f/5.6 or smaller where the DOF overcomes the focus shift), it’s great for portraits. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share #63 Posted April 6, 2023 i've now had an opportunity to shoot the Ultron during a portrait session. i've jotted down some initial thoughts 🤓 the Ultron is very compact and well balanced on my m246, but the trade off is that the focus is a tad finicky to use. this has already been noted by a few others, but for my purposes it's perfectly manageable. i don't think it's something a little practice can't solve. at f1.9, the Ultron has a lot of personality: easily sharp enough for portrait work; swirls like the Helios 58mm (in the right circumstances); distinctive cats eye bokeh balls; and there is also a good amount of glow from spherical aberration (i understand this was by design re the omission of ASPH elements). reasonable minds can differ on whether you like some or any of the above characteristics. everything becomes more modern when stopped down to f2.8 circular bokeh balls and no swirl (although personally i was hoping this would occur at f4). there's also more contrast when stopped down too. the Ultron is very much 2 lenses in 1 body. focus shift is a non-issue for me in practical use because: there's going to be more variables coming from either me or my subjects moving (rather than from focus shift); and at the usual working distances for a head/shoulder (1.5m), 3/4 (3.5m) and full body (5+m), there's enough DOF to make it moot. please don't take this as some kind of review, just the rambling thoughts of a portrait shooter 😅 your mileage may differ... all the images were shot on the m246 with the Ultron at f1.9 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 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4744117'>More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share #64 Posted April 6, 2023 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! NB - Georgie and i grabbed this image after our shoot - only to show off the swirl 😁 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! NB - Georgie and i grabbed this image after our shoot - only to show off the swirl 😁 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4744119'>More sharing options...
mark1958a Posted April 7, 2023 Share #65 Posted April 7, 2023 I received the 75/1.5 and 75/1.9 MC version yesterday. I did a quick comparison indoors using an M11 so no harsh lighting conditions. I like the physical design and hood on the 1.9 a lot more than the 1.5. The former is definitely more contrasty and a bit sharper at the wider apertures. There were subtle differences in bokeh but not substantial to make a difference for which was more pleasing at this point. I used an EVF for focusing and did not get a good feel as of yet for focus throw and focus shift differences between the two although I was not paying close attention. I will try to find time to do more comparisons today. The weather is wet and cloudy but if it clears up will see how it does in some harsher lighting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1958a Posted April 7, 2023 Share #66 Posted April 7, 2023 To clarify- in terms of sharpness and detail.. there is a noticeable difference 75mm/1.5 at f2.0 vs 75mm/1.9 at 1.9.. by f2.8 they are very similar with the the 1.5 lens being a bit more contrasty.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share #67 Posted April 15, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) some more images from the Ultron - shot wide open m246 + deep yellow filter 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! 8 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4750844'>More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share #68 Posted April 15, 2023 ibid 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! 6 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4750846'>More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted April 16, 2023 Share #69 Posted April 16, 2023 Anyone else's copy of this lens have fairly stiff focusing resistance? Mine is consistent throughout the focusing range, but it's not at all fluid-feeling like the 75 1.5 I used to own. Took a few first shots around the house this morning. All of these are at f/1.9. Click for sharper versions. Around 0.7m: 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! At 0.5m MFD: Infinity at f/1.4 (through a screen door and window): 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! At 0.5m MFD: Infinity at f/1.4 (through a screen door and window): ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4751854'>More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share #70 Posted April 16, 2023 3 hours ago, hdmesa said: Anyone else's copy of this lens have fairly stiff focusing resistance? Mine is consistent throughout the focusing range, but it's not at all fluid-feeling like the 75 1.5 I used to own. haven't noticed. i just went to compare against my CV 35mm f1.2 III - the ultron has slightly more resistance, but i have been using the 35mm for 8 months or so 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted April 19, 2023 Share #71 Posted April 19, 2023 On 4/16/2023 at 3:48 PM, sometimesmaybe said: haven't noticed. i just went to compare against my CV 35mm f1.2 III - the ultron has slightly more resistance, but i have been using the 35mm for 8 months or so Mine now seems to have smoothed out with additional use 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share #72 Posted April 20, 2023 Matt Osborne just did a quick comparison between the 75mm Ultron v Nokton Voigtlander <a href="https://www.l-camera-forum.com/voigtlander/ultron-vm-lenses" class="notreplace" title="Voigtlander Ultron Lenses Leica M-Mount" style="text-decoration:none;">ULTRON</a> 75mm f1.9 vs <a href="https://www.l-camera-forum.com/voigtlander/nokton-vm-lenses" class="notreplace" title="Voigtlander Nokton Lenses Leica M-Mount" style="text-decoration:none;">NOKTON</a> 75mm f1.5 VM" width="200"> 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share #73 Posted April 29, 2023 had another chance to shoot the Ultron (wide open) on the m246. it's turning out to be quite a little gem for portraits 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! 6 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4760840'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted April 29, 2023 Share #74 Posted April 29, 2023 Voigtlander Ultron 75mm f/1.9 MC version + M246 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! 3 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4760972'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted April 29, 2023 Share #75 Posted April 29, 2023 Voigtlander Ultron 75mm f/1.9 MC version + M246 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! 3 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4760973'>More sharing options...
Segal Posted May 3, 2023 Share #76 Posted May 3, 2023 I just got mine from Camera Quest. Here is a quick test of its minimum focusing distance 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! 3 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4763872'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted May 5, 2023 Share #77 Posted May 5, 2023 Voigtlander Ultron 75mm f/1.9 MC @f/1.9 with M246 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4764856'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted May 5, 2023 Share #78 Posted May 5, 2023 Voigtlander Ultron 75mm f/1.9 with M10 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! 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4764857'>More sharing options...
Segal Posted May 7, 2023 Share #79 Posted May 7, 2023 The more I use this lens, the more I like it. I have a Nokton, too, but it feels too big on the M11. The Ultron fits perfectly. 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! 5 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/361820-voigtlander-ultron-75mm-f19/?do=findComment&comment=4766471'>More sharing options...
RobertJGA Posted May 7, 2023 Share #80 Posted May 7, 2023 Nice picture, Segal. I too like the size and weight of this lens although I haven't made my purchase decision yet. I'm still doubting what to do. Either buy the Ultron 1.9/75 or a slightly heavier used Summarit-M 2.4/75 mm. Would the difference in image quality be noticeable in landscape photography? What do you think? Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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