Voightlander lenses

robzoo

robzoo

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Has anybody had any experience with the Voightlander lenses? I've heard a few reviews and seen some pics on Flickr but was looking to hear some actual user thoughts about these lenses.
 
I second this. Especially the 40mm f1.4 Nokton.
My burning question is
--> will there be problems because this is a rangefinder lens and light will strike the sensor at an acute angle?
 
I don't think there would be any problems. If the MFT mount which has a shorter back flange and the SLR lenses which have a longer back flange have no problems, I don't see why an M mount which is slightly longer than the MFT would have any issues.

I just ordered a GH1 so I'll be able to do any specific tests once I get the body and the adapter. I have a 28/1.9 and a 50/1.1 C/V (Voigtlander) lenses so just a matter of plugging and playing.

Delivery on the GH1 is set for Wednesday for me =)

btw, the C/V lenses are very high quality, it's old school design with all metal so they are tiny (comparatively speaking to SLR lenses) but have some heft to them that just feels right.
 
btw, I'm old to Photo, but new to Video so you'll have to tell me what/how you would test lenses to see what you need to see. =)
 
yeah, I've got many different types of addiction... was in rangefinderforum.com for a while fredmiranda.com and will be going to this and to the fourthirds website as well... hahah. I'm actually selling all my canon gear and transferring them to the 4/3 and m4/3 system for more compatibility... and the 35-100 F2 from Zuiko is sexy =D
 
offstandard said:
yeah, I've got many different types of addiction... was in rangefinderforum.com for a while fredmiranda.com and will be going to this and to the fourthirds website as well... hahah. I'm actually selling all my canon gear and transferring them to the 4/3 and m4/3 system for more compatibility... and the 35-100 F2 from Zuiko is sexy =D
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Could you PM me a list of canon gear your selling? I might be interested.
 
J Davis, the wide-angles *might* have a problem but at the same time the smaller sensor of the format *might* also not make it a big problem. Again, this only applies to the wide-angles. I expect the 40mm to be alright.

SLR wides do have a slight advantage; their retrofocus design for the wides should in theory reduce the angle at which the light rays strike the imager. Of course the thing is they're also much bulkier as a result.
 
Hi

I'm using the Nokton 40/1.4 lens now. It's on my GH-1 even as I type this! :-)

Yes, it's a very very good lens, especially stopped down just a tad to f/2. Wonderful for low light shots. The bokeh of lights at night is very very nice.

Only problem is: for daytime usage, ND filters are a must. Especially if you're sticking with the 1/50 shutter speed everyone seems to recommend.

Also makes a nice walkabout lens for photography: small and unobtrusive.

I need to get off my butt and post something on Vimeo, but I need to re-shoot all the footage. I didn't realise I was on "H" mode instead of "SH" mode all this while :-(

PS. WRT the issue of Rf lenses on m4/3 bodies. YE\es, the issues are there as some have stated, BUT... my mantra has always been: "video hides a multitude of sins"... it's low rez (compared to a photo); the picture is moving (compared to a photo). No one will notice :-D

Hope this helps.
 
Quick note on usage:

1. It's a small lens. Tiny, even. Not a problem when using for stills. You need to take your time to focus, it's not a p&s kinda lens, obviously ;-)

2. Because of its small size, pulling focus for videos can sometimes be a challenge. You just need to be aware WHERE the focus ring is. The good thing about this lens is: it has 2 rather large metal tabs, 1 for aperture, 1 for focus, so your fingers can rest on it and get a decent grip. Not all VC lenses have these metal tabs.

I'll try and post some screen grabs of the videos I shot using the Nokton later tonight for those of you who are interested.
 
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