35/1.7 ?

traveler_101 said:
Is this lens optimised for digital?
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Yes it is (so I was told by the Australian dealer) but I'm a film user. I've only had my lens for around 5 hours, and first roll is currently drying. Will post some results tomorrow.

I got the chrome version. Lens feels truly wonderful. The knurled focus ring felt weird at first, but after a few minutes I got used to it and now I love it. Can't comment on results (yet) but it really seems like a gorgeous lens. Don't love the VF blockage with the hood on however, but I don't think this lens is super susceptible to flare... would like to hear opinions on this... am thinking of just leaving it off and using a generic 49mm lens cap.
 
Let me ask you folks who are waiting for this new lens .... do you own the previous (LTM) design and .... what do you think of that design?
(This is not an idle question, and thanks for your replies here or by PM, as you desire).
 
Hi Dave. I have never used the LTM version but hear great reports about it. My only comment re: the new version is its size. When you compare the dimensions to the 50, there is clearly going to be a fair bit of VF blockage. With a hood especially, and by reports on the LTM version, it will probably need it. I guess these days the lenses are primarily intended for mirrorless digital (0.5 min focus also points to this).
 
daveleo said:
Let me ask you folks who are waiting for this new lens .... do you own the previous (LTM) design and .... what do you think of that design?
(This is not an idle question, and thanks for your replies here or by PM, as you desire).
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I have the LTM version, and I love it. I have seen complaints that it is too modern in its rendering, too contrasty, too sharp. I really figure I can live with such shortcomings. I have found it to be an excellent lens, with remarkably sharp results, good handling, and good resistance to flare. It is small, and takes 39mm filters, as proper Leica lenses are supposed to. I can't think of any reason I would ever want to replace it with an M mount version. I would prefer to save the money and use it for something mundane, like eating for a couple of months.

Cheers,
Dez
 
Nice seeing some good photos with this new lens. Much less nice to see some ads in the image flow! I think this is the first time I have seen them on flickr, although I have not been browsing much in recent weeks.

The ads surely disrupt the experience, and I will now think twice before I click a flickr link again.
 
While I always enjoy seeing a new RF lens come out, so far, based on those photos in the link above - for me CV 35/1.2 with either CV 40/1.4 or Original Ultron LTM would be something I'd chose instead. New Ultron, while nice and interesting, seems to be a pretty large and heavy lens, while based on the photos - if I go with a large lens, I much prefer 35/1.2. LTM Ultron seems to be more compact and while still delivering a very good image quality - so again - wins over the new one for me. I'd like to see more pictures with the new Ultron to get a better idea of how it draws, but so far I have no plans to replace or even add to what I have in this FL.
 
Point distance / 35mm
Aperture ratio /1:1.7
Minimum aperture / F16
Lens configuration / 7 group nine
Angle of view / 62 °
Aperture number of blades / 10 sheets
Shortest shooting distance / 0.5m
Maximum diameter × overall length / φ53 × 50.9mm
Filter Size / φ46mm
Weight / Silver 330g (without accessories)
Black 238g (without accessories)
Mount / VM mount
Color / Silver (brass), black (made of aluminum)
Other / standard with hood, sold separately slit metal hood Silver (brass), black (aluminum)

Suggested retail price (excluding tax)
Silver ¥ 135,000
JAN / 4530076 130326
August 2015 will be released
Black ¥ 115,000
JAN / 4530076 130333
August 2015 will be released

● tribute to the inscription ball
Design old West Germany made of L-mount lens was released in 1951 around as motif, and reproduce the atmosphere of NOKTON 50mm F1.5. Styling and range of the good old days will provide the pleasure that owns the lens.

● modern lens design
Optical system by considering the use of a digital camera, which was newly designed to eliminate the fog color in the peripheral portion of the screen, keep a good image quality in both film-to-digital.

● to prepare a two silver and black
Material of silver model chrome-plated brass. Material of the black model is black anodized aluminum.

● exclusive hood accessories
Metal screw-only hood which is rich in durability comes. In addition, we offer a slit metal hood sold separately.

● that can be reliably focus operation manual focus
High and the total metal helicoid unit that has been processed and adjusted with the accuracy, the adoption of high quality grease that produce a moderate torque, to achieve focusing of the smooth operation feeling. It has to allow the subtle focus adjustment.

● bayonet VM mount
Adopt VM mount to the lens mount. Bessa series in addition to the (Bessa L, except for the R), you can use a camera which adopted the M mount.

● rangefinder system installed
The high accuracy of the range finder interlocking mechanism, can be severe focus in the vicinity of the aperture. Assuming the shooting in live view, the shortest shooting distance is close to 50 centimeters.

● full-size image circle
Corresponding to a 35 mm full-size, it has to ensure the image circle margin. In addition, it has very a compact style in comparison with interchangeable lenses for single-lens reflex.
In styling that range a classic lens that is historical masterpiece, the quasi-wide-angle lens of a combination of the optical system of contemporary design "vintage line". The adoption of non-spherical lens, it will deliver superior optical performance from open aperture. You can enjoy the latest performance in the classical style, it is a highly hobby of interchangeable lenses



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daveywaugh said:
Don't love the VF blockage with the hood on however, but I don't think this lens is super susceptible to flare... would like to hear opinions on this... am thinking of just leaving it off and using a generic 49mm lens cap.
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That is what I did too. I've never seen the lens flare, but a hood protects the front element somehow.

Erik.

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The 35/1.7 is expected to ship in August.

The new optical design is optimized for digital sensors, for increased sharpness and decreased color shifts. SFAIK this design will also be outstanding for film.

Please take note all brass construction of the chrome version weighs in more at 11.6 oz while the aluminum lens barrel of the black version comes in at 8.4oz.

Originally announced with a filter size of 43mm, production lenses have a filter size of 46mm.

The black or silver lens hoods will be sold separately from the lens.

The new improved Voigtlander 35mm f/1.7 Aspheric Ultron Leica M mount lens is expected to start shipping from CameraQuest towards the end of August 2015.

This is a new improved optical design designed for digital sensors. As I understand it, the sharpness of the 35/1.2 in a lens half the size.

Bundled with a premium B+W 007 Nano Clear Filter and Next Day Shipping to most lower 48 locations, both Chrome or Black versions are priced at $980.


According to Tom A who has been shooting this lens for some time, it is exceptional.


New in production Voigtlander lenses are bundled with premium B+W Clear 007 Nano Filters.

Let me know if I can help with any questions,

Stephen


Best,
Stephen
 
Just got a pre-order email from the Aus distributer - $1195AUD and $1295AUD respectively for the black and silver models. In comparison they sell the black 50/f1.5 for $995.
 
Thanks for the update Stephen. Sounds like a good Christmas present for getting back into the M system again.
 
Wow,
The voigtlaender.com site shows quite different looks for the black and chome models. Black is smaller diameter around the aperture ring. Also noticed the filter diameter is specified as 43mm. Now I wonder which it will be: 43 or 46?
 
rfaspen said:
Wow,
The voigtlaender.com site shows quite different looks for the black and chome models. Black is smaller diameter around the aperture ring. Also noticed the filter diameter is specified as 43mm. Now I wonder which it will be: 43 or 46?
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The pictures (and text) are not updated yet; only pricing was added (like it!)
Tom A has the pre-production version with 43mm Filterthread since last year in use.
Some weeks ago he wrote at flickr that the final version will be 46mm for both colors!
Great news for M-users with mostly 46mm ...
 
Yes, the f-stop ring from the black model is slightly different, but the picture can be from a prototype.

The question 43mm or 46mm is very interesting. I also want to know how the standard hood looks. In any case, I do not like the optional hoods, they are too big. A slim little hood in black will be better.

The most interesting question is if the new lens is better than the old one. The old one is extremely good, hard to beat.

Erik.
 
Looks like this one has no relation at all to the old one. More elements, more groups. I think they are shooting for something that works well on the Sonys, like the CV 15 v3. That lens is better than it's predecessor by a good margin.
 
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