jerkmam
Member
35 mm1.7 voigtlander how good is it, the forums dosn,t talk about it.
Aziz
Established
I really like this lens for the quality of images, controlled contrast, and speed, although there are faster 35mm out there.
I'm not so sure about the build of the lens though. I bought one used and after about 2 month's of use, some of the aperture blades got stuck and things just got worse from there. Despite that, I still bought another one. Here are some shot's with the Ultron (scanned with minor adjustments in Photoshop)
I'm not so sure about the build of the lens though. I bought one used and after about 2 month's of use, some of the aperture blades got stuck and things just got worse from there. Despite that, I still bought another one. Here are some shot's with the Ultron (scanned with minor adjustments in Photoshop)
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__hh
Well-known
Wow... I really love the tones, sharpness and contrast in the photos... not sure whether it's the lens, the subjects, or the photographer... maybe all three
kaiyen
local man of mystery
So far I'm loving mine. I haven't got a lot of scans with it yet as I was forcing myself to adjust to my R with a 50mm mostly, but I really like it, and used it a lot more ona recent trip to Baltimore. I can't talk about the build quality of the aperture blades, but the overall quality is really nice.
laptoprob
back to basics
Liking mine too. There were some minor issues in the focusing helical, but that disappeared. I like the softer contrast, like older lenses. First I had the first 35 Color Skopar, but that is a contrast monster compared to the Ultron.
Ofcourse there are faster ones, but they are big and hefty!
And I like the 39mm filter size. Now I only have one set of filters left. Just changing them is a hassle, first removing the otherwise fine metal hood.
Ofcourse there are faster ones, but they are big and hefty!
And I like the 39mm filter size. Now I only have one set of filters left. Just changing them is a hassle, first removing the otherwise fine metal hood.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
You mean the Ultron? that's currently my only lens for the Leica M4-P.
It's sharp, nice contrast, nice bokeh, all you need, nothing you don't
I just wish it's collapsible
It's sharp, nice contrast, nice bokeh, all you need, nothing you don't
I just wish it's collapsible
nome_alice
Established
I just got one
I just got one
and i'm loving it.
although, i prefer 50mm focal length so my nokton 50/1.5 gets a lot more use, but what the ultron has delivered so far has put a smile on my face. shot wide open it vignettes considerably which i love, as it reinforces the subject in the narrow DOF. scientists don't like vignetting though...
here are a couple from my ultron 35/1.7 (on sensia 100)
I just got one
and i'm loving it.
although, i prefer 50mm focal length so my nokton 50/1.5 gets a lot more use, but what the ultron has delivered so far has put a smile on my face. shot wide open it vignettes considerably which i love, as it reinforces the subject in the narrow DOF. scientists don't like vignetting though...
here are a couple from my ultron 35/1.7 (on sensia 100)
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Dektol Dan
Well-known
Ultron v. 2.8 Summaron
Ultron v. 2.8 Summaron
For my money the Ultron is okay, it's not that hot at f2 or wider. Here are two shots from the 40 year old Summaron and the Ultron. Same film (Porta 160) same exposure and f stop (8) in same light. As I keep harping, CV products are good, but even with a 40 year handicap, they aren't that good, but you can judge for yourselves.
The first is the Ultron.
Ultron v. 2.8 Summaron
For my money the Ultron is okay, it's not that hot at f2 or wider. Here are two shots from the 40 year old Summaron and the Ultron. Same film (Porta 160) same exposure and f stop (8) in same light. As I keep harping, CV products are good, but even with a 40 year handicap, they aren't that good, but you can judge for yourselves.
The first is the Ultron.
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jerkmam
Member
35mm1.7 how is to 35 mm sunnicron,at 8,4, 28, 1.7,or canon 1.8
35mm1.7 how is to 35 mm sunnicron,at 8,4, 28, 1.7,or canon 1.8
1.7 35mm is it as good as,the canon 1.8 or the 35mmsummicron 16. 11. 8.5.6.,4,2.8 ....
35mm1.7 how is to 35 mm sunnicron,at 8,4, 28, 1.7,or canon 1.8
1.7 35mm is it as good as,the canon 1.8 or the 35mmsummicron 16. 11. 8.5.6.,4,2.8 ....
kshapero
South Florida Man
works for me:
Sam N
Well-known
I've seen a lot of excellent shots from this lens.
Unfortunately, it only close focuses to .9m instead of .7m. The Nokton 50/1.5 has the same problem and the 50/2 Heliar's limit is 1m. Then again the Canon 35mm lenses it's competing with in the market also have this limitation (I think).
Unfortunately, it only close focuses to .9m instead of .7m. The Nokton 50/1.5 has the same problem and the 50/2 Heliar's limit is 1m. Then again the Canon 35mm lenses it's competing with in the market also have this limitation (I think).
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
The CV 35/1.7 is a great lens.
the other awesome 35mm lens by CV is the f1.2
this will be a sought after lens of legend in the future.
the other awesome 35mm lens by CV is the f1.2
this will be a sought after lens of legend in the future.
Sonnar2
Well-known
The 35/1.7 isn't a bad lens wide open with low light (and maybe it's better for B&W than color). BUT I've sold mine for a couple of reasons: first, I hated the handling. Too long, too small aperture ring. Next, I missed comtrast increase at f/5.6 - 8. There are a lot better lenses at these apertures, i.e. the compact 35/2.5. Next, this lens had the most ugly ghost pictures with any backlite conditions I've ever seen with a modern 35mm lens.
For it's moderate general use quality, their reputation is quite good. Too good, IMHO.
For it's moderate general use quality, their reputation is quite good. Too good, IMHO.
maggieo
More Deadly
It's my most-used lens and an outstanding performer for a medium-contrast lens. It is slightly more prone to flare than the 35 Color-Skopar, though.
My 35/1.7 Ultron photos.
One random example:
My 35/1.7 Ultron photos.
One random example:
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
The slightly reduced contrast is ideal for me, since I'm usually pushing TriX. So this helps control it.
Size is great. Handling is great. Performance wide open is pretty darn good.
Mine has developed a tiny bit of wobble that annoys me - but that's after a year of heavy use (almost daily carry in all seasons and weather - many thousands of images), and doesn't seem to affect image quality. And hasn't stopped it from being my favorite all purpose carry lens.
Size is great. Handling is great. Performance wide open is pretty darn good.
Mine has developed a tiny bit of wobble that annoys me - but that's after a year of heavy use (almost daily carry in all seasons and weather - many thousands of images), and doesn't seem to affect image quality. And hasn't stopped it from being my favorite all purpose carry lens.