piero Posted December 17, 2008 Share #1 Posted December 17, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) anyone who as positive thoughts about the lens? I have read Sean Reid's review... it sounds very interesting... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 17, 2008 Posted December 17, 2008 Hi piero, Take a look here Voigtlander 25mm f4.0 VM Color Skopar P. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted December 17, 2008 Share #2 Posted December 17, 2008 It's a superb lens, don't hesitate!! I use it on a lllf so the image here is full frame. Good edge to edge sharpness and little distortion. 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/71606-voigtlander-25mm-f40-vm-color-skopar-p/?do=findComment&comment=750218'>More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted December 17, 2008 Share #3 Posted December 17, 2008 Yep Piero, that's a really nice performer. Just be careful on sample variations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 17, 2008 Share #4 Posted December 17, 2008 Also works in colour...... 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/71606-voigtlander-25mm-f40-vm-color-skopar-p/?do=findComment&comment=750248'>More sharing options...
piero Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted December 17, 2008 James, Maurizio, thanks for the replies. I know that there are variations... there is not really anything one can do but hope for the best... I usually get them fro Robert White, no way of testing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme4brain Posted December 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted December 17, 2008 anyone who as positive thoughts about the lens?I have read Sean Reid's review... it sounds very interesting... I agree, excellent lens. I have never had any difficulty with my 7 CV lenses, they have all been great samples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanidel Posted December 17, 2008 Share #7 Posted December 17, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I own one and it is a great small lens for the M8, yet I could not get used to framelines and slowness. Therefore I bought the CV28mm Ultron M and find it much more adecuate despite the significantly bigger size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekimel Posted December 18, 2008 Share #8 Posted December 18, 2008 I posted an image on another thread in this forum. I bought one used/coded and it's by far my favorite lens. But don't tell my 35mm 'cron that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted December 18, 2008 Share #9 Posted December 18, 2008 I was lucky to get a good sample; this lens is more than 50% in front of my M8 without any difficulty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piero Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted December 23, 2008 honky dorey! eventually I will learn how to post a picture but the little lens is sharp and crispy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwskipper Posted January 15, 2009 Share #11 Posted January 15, 2009 Dear Leica aficionados, just to make sure, the new CV 25mm, M-bayonet, f4.0 VM Color Skopar P has normal rangefinder coupling and can be normal focussed on my M8 ? Has anyone experience with the CV 25 compare to the new 24er f3,8 of Leica? Thanks in advance Jens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piero Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share #12 Posted January 15, 2009 Dear Leica aficionados, just to make sure, the new CV 25mm, M-bayonet, f4.0 VM Color Skopar P has normal rangefinder coupling and can be normal focussed on my M8 ? Has anyone experience with the CV 25 compare to the new 24er f3,8 of Leica? Thanks in advance Jens yes! it can! no comparison made with the Leica for me. But the lens is crispy and nice to work with. Great value/performance in my HO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwskipper Posted January 15, 2009 Share #13 Posted January 15, 2009 yes! it can! no comparison made with the Leica for me. But the lens is crispy and nice to work with. Great value/performance to my HO. Good morning piero, Thank you... Do you use that lens on a M8 and ist that Skopar selfcoded with UV/IR filter ? Regards Jens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
piero Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted January 15, 2009 Good morning piero, Thank you... Do you use that lens on a M8 and ist that Skopar selfcoded with UV/IR filter ? Regards Jens No it isn't, coding you have to do yourself. As for IR CUT filter (that's what you meant I guess) you can get a 486 made by B+W for the size. Coding can be tricky or very easy, depending on the approach. I coded mine using a thin adhesive white label. Start palcing it on the 6bit code of another Leica lens, then 'frottage' on the code and on the curve of the bayonet. This way you get exact position of notches and you have the curvature as reference. Then you mark in black the notches for the 24 code, and you place the paper label in same position on the 25. In same position as it was on the Leica lens. Easy to place one lens next to the other and using bayonet blades as refeence point. Continue frotting on the label edge until you can tear off part of label in excess. Nedless to say: use a soft wooden or plastic tool fro frotting check in camera and see that it sees a 24mm lens. you are coded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidrc Posted February 23, 2011 Share #15 Posted February 23, 2011 Hi, Help a newbie out......IR filters > "CUT" <.....you do refer to circluar filters in metal rims, ie 46mm, yes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deirdre Posted February 24, 2011 Share #16 Posted February 24, 2011 Hi, Help a newbie out......IR filters > "CUT" <.....you do refer to circluar filters in metal rims, ie 46mm, yes? Yes. There are two kinds of IR filters: IR Cut removes infrared light. IR Pass removes some (or all) non-infrared. Here's an M8 pic taken without an IR Cut filter (on a warm day, Hawaii, Voigtlander 15mm lens): Same place, same camera, same lens, but this time I remembered the filter (B+W IR/UV Cut Filter, btw): Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenkTamay Posted February 24, 2011 Share #17 Posted February 24, 2011 I own one to my M8.. İts great combo with my 35 cron. Usually 25 is on the camera. Great angle of view. Contrasty and sharp. Do not hesitate.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Johnston Posted March 9, 2011 Share #18 Posted March 9, 2011 i've had a few versions of this lens, all good examples, that i've traded and/or sold, but i always keep coming back to it. i have the current m-mount, coupled version, with the uvir filter that i use on my m8. a few months ago i posted some images which you can see here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/landscape-travel/142979-m8-w-cv25-4-a.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ming Rider Posted March 9, 2011 Share #19 Posted March 9, 2011 I had the mk2 version of this lens. Very pleased with it, which makes me wonder to this day why I sold it !? :-( Mind you, I do have the CV35 f2.5 now to dull the pain :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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