VC Heliar Classic 50/2.0 vs. Zeiss ZM Sonnar 1.5/50

[mackigator]

That was my experience too; Sold the Heliar years ago as a result, even though I was most frequently comparing it head to head with a Konica M-Hexanon 50mm.

I've always wanted a Sonnar. Maybe one day.

 

[mackigator]

Flickr group for comparing the output of M-mount lenses. In the group description, note the specific tagging requirements, which results in useful searches.

ZM 50mm Sonnar f1.5: https://www.flickr.com/groups/86731438@N00/pool/tags/ZeissCSonnar50mmf1.5

VC 50mm Heliar f2: https://www.flickr.com/groups/86731438@N00/pool/tags/VoigtlanderHeliar50mmf2.0collapsible

 

[W@Yne]

After buying the Sony A7RII, my relationship with C Sonnar ended with momentum. I got rid of the lens. I did not see the point of holding the lens which gives focus only in the center and is very sharp there.
There is no excuse for this, not even portraits. I understood it with the example of 100mm macro lenses. Not suitable for portraits.
I think my CLASSIC HELIAR is sharp enough in the center compared to the C Sonnar and very good in the frame corners.
C Sonnar only provides for 3D POP on F1.5-F2, comparable to the ZM BIOGON 35mm F2, while CA is tragic.
I had two versions of the lens from JAPAN market and US / CANADA market.

 

[Erik van Straten]

LeicaM2/Heliarclassic50mmf/2/TMY400/AdoxMCC110

Erik.

 

[W@Yne]

Fuji X-Pro 1 Classic Heliar 50mm F2@5.6

 

[W@Yne]

Fuji X-Pro 1 Classic Heliar 50mm F2@4