Best voigtländer lenses for the new Leica M10

[ChrisS]

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The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.1  is a chunky piece of glass that I've grown to appreciate, although a viewfinder magnifier, thumb and hand grips are necessary accoutrements when using any fast lens.

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[kultflamingo]

On 10/30/2024 at 6:09 AM, JMPerona said:

So, this is what I got in the end, the 35mmnVoigtländer Ultron f2. I will take it out and take a few pictures to test it before reviewing it. I love how it combines well with the M10.

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Definitely a fine choice!

If you ever become tired of some “swirly bokeh” then you may move to th 35mm f1.5 ii VM MC. This is what I did and I very much enjoy this lens.

Other than that the 35 2.0 is the sharper and more satisfying lens. I miss it.

Wish you great fun getting to know the system. There is nothing that beats shooting your very first Leica. I wish I could start again =).

[rclompus]

My new favorite Voigtlander is the 50mm f3.5 APO. It really is a gem of a lens just purchased from Tony Rose at PopFlash Photo in Southern California.  It focuses all the way down to 0.35m.  It’s a big step up from the VM 50/3.5 Heliar and on par with Leica’s 50/2 APO.  It’s just a bit slower.  Fred Miranda has a good review of this lens.  It’s a small APO lens with almost macro capabilities.  Highly recommended.  Here is a close focusing image at f3.5 of lunch at a Virginia winery. Enjoy.  

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[TAFFY]

 I shoot the 35 1.4 Nokton SC and the Nokton 50 1.2.  I shoot mostly people and I'm very pleased with the results.  The 35 Nokton gives a classic type of rendering which for me makes my B&W photos have a little more character -- both subject and background.  The 50 1.2 Nokton delivers quite pleasing images wide open.  

I also shoot with 35 1.5 Ultron which is sharper and focuses closer that 0.5m (but I prefer the 1.4) and the 28/2 Ultron v2 which is probably the best VM lens I own for size and IQ. 

[andybiggs]

Have recently bought the latest 50mm f2.2. Light weight and compact. Very impressed with results, used on a 240.

 

[Wwin]

On 10/28/2024 at 4:10 PM, ejk64 said:

hello, 

my combo : an intermediate between 35 and 50 : a 40 heliar which displays the frame of the 50 ( 550 euros ) ...

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leica m10-p"reporter" + voigtlander heliar-m40/2.8 asph 

I’m looking at this lens to pare it with my Voigtlander Ultron 28mm f2 V2 😃

how does this lens perform? How does it feels, premium? Is it made of brass (just like the ultron)

[Wwin]

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On 11/7/2024 at 3:19 PM, TAFFY said:

 I shoot the 35 1.4 Nokton SC and the Nokton 50 1.2.  I shoot mostly people and I'm very pleased with the results.  The 35 Nokton gives a classic type of rendering which for me makes my B&W photos have a little more character -- both subject and background.  The 50 1.2 Nokton delivers quite pleasing images wide open.  

I also shoot with 35 1.5 Ultron which is sharper and focuses closer that 0.5m (but I prefer the 1.4) and the 28/2 Ultron v2 which is probably the best VM lens I own for size and IQ. 

Yes love the 28/2 Ultron lens!!!! 

[Lee S]

On 10/28/2024 at 5:47 AM, colonel said:

35mm f1.5 ii VM MC and 50mm f1.5 ii VM MC and you are done

they are small, sharp, lovely rendering, built beautifully, what more is needed ?

A Focus tab on the 50mm!

I have both lenses and they are lovely, added a rubber band tab on my 50mm F1.5 in VM. 

Great recommendations.

 

 

[J S H]

I have the Voigtlander 50 F/1, 50 F/1.2, 50 F/2.2 and 50 F/3.5 APO. They are all great, but the 2.2 is my favorite. It’s very tiny and useable wide open with excellent mechanics and ergonomics. Great sunstars from F/2.8 on, which I really appreciate.
 

I also enjoy the 50mm F/1 and have posted many samples from that lens in the dedicated thread here on LUF. 
 

Here is an album of various images from the 50 F/2.2: 

Voigtlander 50 F/2.2 Color Skopar

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[Lee S]

15 hours ago, J S H said:

I have the Voigtlander 50 F/1, 50 F/1.2, 50 F/2.2 and 50 F/3.5 APO. They are all great, but the 2.2 is my favorite. It’s very tiny and useable wide open with excellent mechanics and ergonomics. Great sunstars from F/2.8 on, which I really appreciate.
 

I also enjoy the 50mm F/1 and have posted many samples from that lens in the dedicated thread here on LUF. 
 

Here is an album of various images from the 50 F/2.2: 

Voigtlander 50 F/2.2 Color Skopar

If possible can you advise on how sharpness compares between the 50mm F2.2 Skopar ve the 50mm F1.5 Nokton when both are shot at F2.2 to F4.0 range? 

[J S H]

11 minutes ago, Lee S said:

If possible can you advise on how sharpness compares between the 50mm F2.2 Skopar ve the 50mm F1.5 Nokton when both are shot at F2.2 to F4.0 range? 

I don’t own the 1.5, so I can’t comment about a direct comparison. I can tell you that I tested extensively between the F/1 and F/2.2 lenses - the 2.2 is slightly sharper across the frame wide open vs the F/1 when the faster lens is set to F2. At F4 the lenses are equal and at F5.6, the F/1  lens pulls back ahead with a slight edge in sharpness and just slightly lower color aberrations. With that said, the 50 F/1 is a very sharp lens, so it’s amazing that the tiny 2.2 can compete on any level. 
 

I suspect the 2.2 is at least as good as the F/1.5 lens when compared at shared apertures. 

[Lee S]

1 hour ago, J S H said:

I don’t own the 1.5, so I can’t comment about a direct comparison. I can tell you that I tested extensively between the F/1 and F/2.2 lenses - the 2.2 is slightly sharper across the frame wide open vs the F/1 when the faster lens is set to F2. At F4 the lenses are equal and at F5.6, the F/1  lens pulls back ahead with a slight edge in sharpness and just slightly lower color aberrations. With that said, the 50 F/1 is a very sharp lens, so it’s amazing that the tiny 2.2 can compete on any level. 
 

I suspect the 2.2 is at least as good as the F/1.5 lens when compared at shared apertures. 

Thanks for the informative comparison, I must need glasses, I misread F1.2 for F1.5!

[J S H]

8 hours ago, Lee S said:

Thanks for the informative comparison, I must need glasses, I misread F1.2 for F1.5!

Haha. No worries. I would also add that of the lenses I mentioned, the Voigtlander 50 F/1.2 is maybe the best intersection of speed, size and performance, if you need something faster than 2.2. It’s noticeably larger than the 2.2, but nowhere near as large as the F/1.