New Voigtlander M 15/4.5 Heliar in Transit $549

[Debusti Paolo]

I have one in g-mount for my contax g2 modified by Zoerk and it's agreat performer!!

 

[nksyoon]

New and old size comparison...

 

[Tom A]

At the top of the post we see what the new 15f4.5 looks like - this is how it performs. The advantage with the new one is that it is coupled focus (good for close range shots) and that you can stick a 52mm filter on it.
This is with Neopan Presto 400/Legacy Po and a deep red filter.

 

[Tom A]

This is with a yellow filter (K2) and Agfa Scopix X-ray film, rated @ 125 iso and processed in Beutler developer. This film has a different anti halation backing than "normal" film and has a good "glow" or flare in bright highlights. Focus on the front bumper/nearest headlight.

 

[leica M2 fan]

This lens in M configuration is going to be a sure fire hit. The price is not too high either for what you get.

 

[nksyoon]

A couple from me on my M8, processed with SilverEfexPro:

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[zoz63]

DOF is of course same with 15mm lens regardlles if your use it on Leica M6 or M8.

 

[robklurfield]

nksyoon, beautiful work.

 

[robklurfield]

Tom, nice car. If they were priced the same, I would opt for the Caddy over the Heliar. As the Heliar is closer to my budget, I think I'm going to have to grab one of these.

This is with a yellow filter (K2) and Agfa Scopix X-ray film, rated @ 125 iso and processed in Beutler developer. This film has a different anti halation backing than "normal" film and has a good "glow" or flare in bright highlights. Focus on the front bumper/nearest headlight.

 

[Krosya]

A couple from me on my M8, processed with SilverEfexPro:

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Very nice shots!
And thanks for the side-by-side lens pics. I guess that larger filter ring/hood made it look much larger to me at first.

 

[jwhitley]

This is with a yellow filter (K2) and Agfa Scopix X-ray film, rated @ 125 iso and processed in Beutler developer.

Tom, is that film currently available or just old stock that you've got on hand? A few quick searches only seemed to turn up sheet film products with the Scopix label.

 

[dfoo]

If you want to see that glow with commercially available film, then get some Lucky. It exhibits the same glow 🙂 If you cannot get it easily where you are send me PM, and we can work out a deal.

 

[Tom A]

Tom, is that film currently available or just old stock that you've got on hand? A few quick searches only seemed to turn up sheet film products with the Scopix label.

I think what I have is "old stock". A friend donated 1200 ft of it to me. Of course, that is 230+ rolls so it will keep me busy over the summer (it seems to give me between 100-125 iso in Beutler developer). Very thin base, Robert- the 'donor" likens it to trying to roll wet toilet paper on to the reels!
I just pulled out my old 28f8 Tessar and stuck it on the SW Zeiss. It is a prewar lens and prone to flare as it is - should be interesting to see what the Scopix does with that!!