tappan Posted February 17, 2024 Share #1 Posted February 17, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am intrigued by this lens and have read good things about it. May I ask your advice? Thank you. I have the newest Canon 16-35mm which gets pretty good reviews regarding distortion and flare etc. I use it on a Can 1DX mark 11 and R5. I also have an M10-P and want something wider than my 18mm SE. Thoughts on which lens (Canon vs Voigtlander) would perform sharper/better? Thx. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robsonj Posted February 18, 2024 Share #2 Posted February 18, 2024 I have this lens, quite a few of these were shot with it. It’s a great lens, I have no complaints… https://www.flickr.com/gp/robsonj/L88191Emy6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappan Posted February 18, 2024 Author Share #3 Posted February 18, 2024 14 minutes ago, robsonj said: I have this lens, quite a few of these were shot with it. It’s a great lens, I have no complaints… https://www.flickr.com/gp/robsonj/L88191Emy6 Thank you. What camera for the mall photos? Best, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegelli Posted February 18, 2024 Share #4 Posted February 18, 2024 (edited) I think it's a great lens, and like all Voigtländers a very nice build quality. Here's a few examples shot during the LUF meeting in Antwerp in september 2022 (all on a M246M) 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 also use the lens on my Sony cameras with an adapter, those results are fine as well. I have no experience with the Canon lens you mention, so can't say anything how it compares to the Voigtländer. Edited February 18, 2024 by pegelli 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I also use the lens on my Sony cameras with an adapter, those results are fine as well. I have no experience with the Canon lens you mention, so can't say anything how it compares to the Voigtländer. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/389335-15mm-voigtlander-heliar-111-do-you-have-it/?do=findComment&comment=5044641'>More sharing options...
Alberti Posted February 18, 2024 Share #5 Posted February 18, 2024 The 15mm SW Heliar I on the M10r is sharp - and colourful. (coded as TriElmar) (sorry no III!) 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/389335-15mm-voigtlander-heliar-111-do-you-have-it/?do=findComment&comment=5044653'>More sharing options...
WeiterWinkel Posted February 18, 2024 Share #6 Posted February 18, 2024 All with the 15mm Heliar III on a Leica SL2 with a Leica M to L Adapter. 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/389335-15mm-voigtlander-heliar-111-do-you-have-it/?do=findComment&comment=5044659'>More sharing options...
tim Posted February 18, 2024 Share #7 Posted February 18, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) Wow, no purple fringes in the corners with the version I of the SW Heliar 15? You must have a very good copy, or have you cropped the picture? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeiterWinkel Posted February 18, 2024 Share #8 Posted February 18, 2024 vor 1 Minute schrieb tim: Wow, no purple fringes in the corners with the version I of the SW Heliar 15? You must have a very good copy, or have you cropped the picture? No, I never had purple fringes. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsonj Posted February 18, 2024 Share #9 Posted February 18, 2024 8 hours ago, tappan said: Thank you. What camera for the mall photos? Best, Mark M11, the monochrom are from a M11m with CV 28mm f2.0 Ultron v1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted February 18, 2024 Share #10 Posted February 18, 2024 vor 5 Stunden schrieb Al Brown: Purple fringes are very prominent up to M10. That generation and later, combined with a proper coding (usually 11134 works extremely well) will eliminate purple edges in 99% of cases. Good to know that it works well on the M11 … and analog Leicas, it was even ok on the M8, but since singable a M10 now I will sell it again. Cheers Tim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim Posted February 18, 2024 Share #11 Posted February 18, 2024 Oops, sorry for the typo/ autocorrect mess up… I meant to write “… since I have a M10 now …” 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwidad Posted February 23, 2024 Share #12 Posted February 23, 2024 I own the original version this lens (not rangefinder coupled)and have no complaints with images shot either on the M10 or the M11 that replaced it. What it notable to me is these older lenses seem very unhappy on Sony Full frames and consensus opinion is it is due the the exit angle from the rear or the lens being quite acute (and film doesnt care about this.) With the thick sensor stack on the Sony compared to the Leica it appears to be significant. This phenomenon seems to affect a lot of the Voigtlander lenses. Look at the recent color skopje reviews onFred Miranda and notice just how poor the corners ar on the Sony shot examples compared to the Leica ones! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kickstand Posted June 21, 2024 Share #13 Posted June 21, 2024 Love mine. Tiny size, lightweight, everything in focus, beautiful vintage design. Get close, point and shoot. Haven't used it in a while. Not for all scenarios but when used correctly, can create a look like no other. 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/389335-15mm-voigtlander-heliar-111-do-you-have-it/?do=findComment&comment=5372069'>More sharing options...
lct Posted June 21, 2024 Share #14 Posted June 21, 2024 Heliar 15/4.5 v2 @ f/4.5 coded as WATE on M11: 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/389335-15mm-voigtlander-heliar-111-do-you-have-it/?do=findComment&comment=5372228'>More sharing options...
rclompus Posted June 21, 2024 Share #15 Posted June 21, 2024 I have owned all 3 versions of this lens. Version 1 was not rangefinder coupled but also very small and light. Each version grew larger in size with better optics. Ver 3 is by far the best performer without peripheral color distortions with an M10. It’s a little difficult to change filters with Ver 3 due to the built-in tulip lens shade. There are articles out there from users who had the lens shade (sanded off) removed to use large flat filters with an adapter. Version 2 and 3 are rangefinder coupled with metal construction. Depth of field is already good wide open at f4.5. Good value for the money. Ver 3 is highly recommended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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