Voigtlander lens announcements, including new 1.5/75mm M mount

drewbarb said:
Has anyone heard inklings of this lens before this announcement?
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1...-manual-focus-lenses-for-sony-e-mount?slide=7

I was always curious about the Leica 75mm f1.4 lens, but I've only shot a few frames with them. I know CV has produced at 75mm M lenses before, but I'm curious about this.
Click to expand...

The problem that the older 75mm CVs have is their 0.9m MFD, it seems to be fixed in this one, going to 0.7m. It looks like it could be a winner.
 
I haven't bought a new lens for 6-7 years despite the recent excellent offerings from CV but unless this 75mm is dog (doubtful), I'll be in the queue for it.
 
How much will this lens cost me? When/where can I purchase it?

Having dealt with my 35 and 21 desires (partially met by CV), I have a long standing interest in a 75mm for my environmental portraiture. I have been using a 50 and a 90 for these images, and its obvious to me that 75 would be great. I keep thinking I can plunk down for a Leica summarit (the 2.5 version is adequate, but the 2.4 would be better....because of the 0.7m focus vs 0.9 for the 2.5 version). This new CV lens is faster and focuses to 0.7m. So, now I need to know how much and where/when it is available...
 
Looks very good, probably will perform excellently... and that's a lot of glass!
 
Call me superficial but deep down I am shallow. This is a gorgeous looking lens and if it's elements were made from old beer bottles I think I would still want one. Truth is I already own the 75mm f1.8. and like it very much except for its form factor- it is rather long and skinny. I know this should not make a difference and at one level it does not but like I said, deep down I am shallow. I guess most of us are to some extent which is why we prefer handsome looking cameras to a shoebox with a hole in one end and Leica M's to the Argus "brick". Well it's one reason.
 
Maybe CV will introduce some new focal lengths for Leica M. A 17mm, 18mm or 19mm f/4.5 would give alternatives to present choices. Not that we've never seen these focal lengths before, just not in Leica mount. The 17mm setting of my 17-35mm Nikkor is very useful, but weighs a ton! Time for a small and handy ultrawide. I sold my 15mm CV in anticipation of getting the version 3. And I think I will.
 
Rob-F said:
Maybe CV will introduce some new focal lengths for Leica M. A 17mm, 18mm or 19mm f/4.5 would give alternatives to present choices. Not that we've never seen these focal lengths before, just not in Leica mount. The 17mm setting of my 17-35mm Nikkor is very useful, but weighs a ton! Time for a small and handy ultrawide. I sold my 15mm CV in anticipation of getting the version 3. And I think I will.
Click to expand...

The Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21mm f/4 ASPH covers all of these and is quite compact. It's also a brilliant performer. But it costs a bit. I don't use mine enough. :angel:

Anyway, this new 75mm looks lovely. I hope it performs on par with its looks, and I wonder what the price is. I doubt I'll be buying one—I already have the superb Summarit-M 75mm f/2.4 and don't need a faster 75—but it's nice to see new lenses coming on the marker.

G
 
Ko.Fe. said:
Good they dropped this too retro focus ring.
Click to expand...

You can't get much more retro than manual focusing helioids. I've not found a solution for cleaning the deep grooves on old lenses so the half-smooth scalloped design is much more welcome.
 
I got to play with the new Nokton 75/1.5 at CP+ yesterday. Was really surprised at how light it was. Certainly does not feel like there are seven lens elements stuffed inside the barrel, even though there are. It also seems quite compact for such a fast 75mm lens. Would be an easy lens to carry around all day. Focus throw also seemed fairly short, albeit precise. Certainly a nice option if the 75mm focal length is your thing.
 
Teemō;2873028 said:
You can't get much more retro than manual focusing helioids. I've not found a solution for cleaning the deep grooves on old lenses so the half-smooth scalloped design is much more welcome.
Click to expand...

Maybe a toothbrush, probably used dry to avoid getting any liquids into the lens?
 
Rob-F said:
Maybe a toothbrush, probably used dry to avoid getting any liquids into the lens?
Click to expand...

If their lenses are anodised it should be okay. On vintage lenses that are only painted I think it is too rough and ruins the finish, particularly on edges. Normally I just disassemble those and soak them in warm water but sometimes I just want to clean them off quickly before taking them out to use.

I have a certain hate for diagonal metal knurling on tools too. Even weightlifters hadn't a good solution for cleaning them as fine knurling is common on some weightlifting gear too. Even worse are the metal mechanical pencils...
Soaking with a cloth and trying to rub between grooves doesn't seem to work as soft debris sticks between the metal surfaces.

My best solution thus far is a soaked wooden toothpick and running through the grooves one by one.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom