Voigtlander Ultron 35mm F2 Aspherical Images

[Bingley]

Leica M2, Voigtlander 35/f2 Ultron and Portra400

Beautiful work, Nick!

 

[the_jim]

I feel like this typifies what to love (very, very low geometric distortion, excellent flare resistance, sharp, pleasant tones) and what to tolerate (strong, distinct bokeh) about this lens. I am happy to report that after using my version II quite a bit, the focus friction is starting to feel more uniform and comfortable...it just took a few months.

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Leica M5, Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron VM Ver II, Kodak T-Max 400, Xtol 1:1

 

[the_jim]

Mom with Vase of Cut Flowers in Her Garden by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Leica M5, Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron VM Ver 2, Kodak T-Max 400, Xtol 1:1

 

[bluesun267]

On Velvia 50 this lens does quite well. A minor nitpick is it doesn't seem to retain as much color information in underexposed areas as modern (1970s and later) Leica glass. Downsizing for uploading here takes a big toll on those shadows as well.

 

[the_jim]

On Velvia 50 this lens does quite well. A minor nitpick is it doesn't seem to retain as much color information in underexposed areas as modern (1970s and later) Leica glass. Downsizing for uploading here takes a big toll on those shadows as well.

Velvia looks sooo good. It’s such a distinctive, wonderful film. Love these shots

 

[the_jim]

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr

Leica M5, Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron VM Ver 2, Kodak T-Max 400, Xtol 1:1

 

[bluesun267]

Query: What do you feel is the optimal aperture with the Ultron (best balance of sharpness, bokeh, contrast, vignetting). I'm leaning toward 2.8!

Konica Hexar RF, Ultron v2, Ilford Pan F, Rodinal 1:50

 

[dsch2]

VL Ultron 35/2.0, wide open, at M 240, profile "35f/2 11310/11311"

Giving almost zero distortion and some vignetting (as what I am reading from this thread), using profile "35f/2 11310/11311" on digital M sounds better than using the profile of 35 f2 ASPH. Hope I could try it soon.

 

[cjm]

M2, Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron VM v2, Tri-X

 

[dsch2]

On my M10-P, rangefinder couples to 0.6m with Ultron 35mm f2.
It seems profile "35 f/2 11310/11311" is a good choice.


All sample photos are taken by M10-P and cut to left half. Pay attention to left-top corner.

1. Ultron 35mm f2, @f2 without any profile




2. Ultron 35mm f2, @f2 with profile "35 f/2 ASPH. 11879/11882"




3. Ultron 35mm f2, @f2 with profile "35 f/2 11310/11311"




4. Ultron 35mm f2, @f5.6 with profile "35 f/2 11310/11311"




5. [Reference] Nokton 35mm f1.4, @f2 without any profile




6. [Reference] Nokton 35mm f1.4, @f2 with profile "35 f/1.4 11869/11870/11860"

 

[nickthetasmaniac]

Malacca | Malaysia

Leica M2, Voigtlander 35/f2 Ultron and HP5+ in ID-11

 

[helen.HH]

M2, Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron VM v2, Tri-X

Wonderfgiul, love it Chris....
35 can look soooo wide

 

[nickthetasmaniac]

Malacca | Malaysia

Leica M2, Voigtlander 35/f2 Ultron and HP5+ in ID-11

 

[Bingley]

Dresden, Germany. Leica CL digital, Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f2.0 ASPH Vintage v. 1:

Bubble Man by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

 

[bluesun267]

Dresden, Germany. Leica CL digital, Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f2.0 ASPH Vintage v. 1:

Bubble Man by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

This is a really special image. Everything arranged to perfection, like Cartier-Bresson in vivid color!

 

[Bingley]

This is a really special image. Everything arranged to perfection, like Cartier-Bresson in vivid color!

Thank you so much!! I also took some images in bw using this lens, and will post a few examples soon.

 

[nickthetasmaniac]

Hawker | Malacca

Leica M2, Voigtlander 35/f2 and HP5+ in ID-11

 

[Bingley]

This is a terrific lens. I'm impressed by how it performs on both digital and film, and w/ a crop sensor camera like the Leica CL is stands in for a 50. Dresden, Leica CL digital, Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f2.0 ASPH Vintage v. 1:


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[Bingley]

Dresden. Leica CL digital, Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f2.0 ASPH Vintage v. 1:

 

[nickthetasmaniac]

Dried cuttlefish | Malacca, Malaysia

Leica M2, Voigtlander 35/f2 Ultron and HP5+ in ID-11