VC 25mm f4 Coupled Opinons/review

[Monochrom]

Hi, i´d like to ask you if there´s any review out ther or in here about this lens (VC 25mm f4)

I´m looking for a wide but not 21, and of course small alternative to use on my m cameras.

So all your opinions on this subject are most appreciated!

 

[eavis]

superb lens. f/4 has never been an issue for me. its small size makes you WANT to take it out. some samples:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98047718@N00/5249733398/in/photolist-8ZUfQN-8HigC8-8HmpKm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/98047718@N00/5061843171/in/photolist-8HigC8-8HmpKm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/980477...ist-a4V15H-9Y571s-9Y56AC-8ZUfQN-8HigC8-8HmpKm

 

[Richard G]

Search with Google "25 Skopar site:rangefinderforum.com". You'll find a lot of discussion on here about it. I hardly take out my Zeiss 25 as it is big. The VC is tiny. Mine flares easily, which is the limiting factor for me. It is quite sharp enough.

 

[Range-rover]

I have the Nikon/Contax version and it's a great lens.

Range

 

[newspaperguy]

I use the screw mount (w/adapter) on my Leica CL... Sweet lens!

 

[Monochrom]

Thanks for your oponions, very helpful!

 

[raid]

I have the no RF version, and it is a great little lens.

 

[Pikapig]

I love it so much and it has never been left out for trips....
F8 and basically you get everything in focus.

Here's a series i took using this lens in hkg!
http://camerani.blogspot.sg/2013/02/just-25mm-on-streets.html

 

[Tom A]

This is with the S-mount version of the VC 25mm f4.0 @ f4. It is the same formula as the Ltm/M mount lens. Vey good performer - straight rendition, really no issues at all. Tiny too.
I actually have 3-4 of them, Snap-Shot, Ltm, M and the S mount. Total cost probably less than the Zeiss 25f2.8 though that one is arguably one of the best medium wides ever. It is a big though - and is only taken along when you know you need it. The VC 25's usually come along in the pocket - just in case you feel you need the extra reach.
Nikon SP, S-mount 25mm f4 Color Skopar, TriX in D76 1;1/10 min.

 

[burancap]

I had the M mount. Wonderful lens. Really nothing to complain about!

 

[Monochrom]

Great...i see the lens perfmorms very well and disotrtion isn´t an issue...although i love my biogon 28 i use it almost at f8 f11...and i do like small gear!

 

[Rob-F]

This is with the S-mount version of the VC 25mm f4.0 @ f4. It is the same formula as the Ltm/M mount lens. Vey good performer - straight rendition, really no issues at all. Tiny too.
I actually have 3-4 of them, Snap-Shot, Ltm, M and the S mount. Total cost probably less than the Zeiss 25f2.8 though that one is arguably one of the best medium wides ever. It is a big though - and is only taken along when you know you need it. The VC 25's usually come along in the pocket - just in case you feel you need the extra reach.
Nikon SP, S-mount 25mm f4 Color Skopar, TriX in D76 1;1/10 min.

Tom, that is a fine shot, for both composition and tonality! And I agree about the 25mm CV. What a fine lens, in such a small, handy package!

 

[k__43]

I have the uncoupled version. I had it once and bought it again because I like it so much. I prefer the angle over a 21 and a 28 for the right balance. It is a perfect snapshot lens (hence the name).
Although I plan to go back to a 28 again since I do not like the additional finder.

What I like about the V1 is that it is not coupled (weird eh?) because it forces you to trust the zone focus (which ultimately makes you shoot faster)


´´´ by Kay__K, on Flickr

I've not so much online with that lens in the moment - but anyway:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/72235979@N02/tags/cv25mmf4/

 

[CrisR]

Used one for over a year on both M8 and M9 - great focal length, size and good sharpness but I replaced with with the zeiss 25/2.8 for the speed, sharpness, distortion and colours recently.

On a budget, or for a compact option, it's great.