mackigator
Well-known
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.
I've always wanted a Sonnar. Maybe one day.
mackigator
Well-known
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
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
Member
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.
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
Veteran
LeicaM2/Heliarclassic50mmf/2/TMY400/AdoxMCC110
Erik.
Erik.
