Voigtlander 'Vintage Line' 50mm 1.5 ii

[KismetSky]

https://leicarumors.com/2020/09/18/...-5-aspherical-ii-lens-for-leica-m-mount.aspx/

In particular the "nickel black paint (brass exterior , black paint on black)" caught my eye.

Cosina's official page:
http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/vm-mount/VM-50mm1_5-2/index.html


FredMiranda review 50/1.5 II

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1669693

 

[CameraQuest]

yep.

smaller more compact lens, improved optical performance

choice of 3 lens barrels .. black, silver, retro nickel / black

each in your choice of MC or SC coating

six choices in all

 

[Ccoppola82]

I’m a sucker for fast 50s. This one looks interesting.

 

[KismetSky]

Any idea when these will be available for order and when they’ll be shipping?

 

[Archlich]

All new optics and lightweight. Looks like a winner.

 

[astrobuoy]

Any idea when these will be available for order and when they’ll be shipping?

They're supposed to be available this October! I have to imagine that means preorders will start soon?

 

[xayraa33]

Very nice looking lens, the Panda one is interesting.

The body lines on this new CV Nokton lens remind me of the Canon 50mm f1.5 in LTM

 

[astrobuoy]

The body lines on this new CV Nokton lens remind me of the Canon 50mm f1.5 in LTM

Yes, good spot! That's exactly what it looks like, up until the flange on the aperture ring (which I think I'd appreciate having). Fortunately it's not as beastly heavy as that lens––this is just a hair shorter than the Zeiss C Sonnar. And lighter (the silver and black versions anyway), as light as the Zeiss C Biogon 35mm f/2.8.

The only thing I wonder about is calling it "vintage." The aesthetics might be vintage, but optically the lens layout looks somewhat like the Summilux ASPH. I'm not complaining, I suspect that I'll be signing up to get this, but it's interesting as far as the messaging goes.

 

[j.scooter]

Glad they have moved away knurled focus rings.
Does this mean we should be expecting a revised 35 1.7?

 

[KismetSky]

Yes, good spot! That's exactly what it looks like, up until the flange on the aperture ring (which I think I'd appreciate having). Fortunately it's not as beastly heavy as that lens––this is just a hair shorter than the Zeiss C Sonnar. And lighter (the silver and black versions anyway), as light as the Zeiss C Biogon 35mm f/2.8.

The only thing I wonder about is calling it "vintage." The aesthetics might be vintage, but optically the lens layout looks somewhat like the Summilux ASPH. I'm not complaining, I suspect that I'll be signing up to get this, but it's interesting as far as the messaging goes.

Thanks for doing the legwork on comparing sizes and weights. It certainly reminds me of the C Sonnar. Crazy that this fast 50 can use the same filters and lens hood of my 35mm Nokton. I’ll most likely be in line as well.

 

[gavinlg]

Oh lord I'm into this one. And available on my birthday month.. The question is do I get the nickel/black to match my ultron 35 f2? And SC coating! Amazing.

 

[huddy]

Not sure I can justify a fast 50mm given I have a 0.58 M6TTL. I will eagerly await sample images and seeing how it handles both on M and adapted platforms though. I really like the VM 35 1.7.

 

[leo mm]

Does this mean we should be expecting a revised 35 1.7?

I’m wondering the same!

 

[filmtwit]

Looks like Sonnar design?

https://leicarumors.com/wp-content/....5-Aspherical-II-lens-for-Leica-M-mount-4.jpg

 

[nickthetasmaniac]

Glad they have moved away knurled focus rings.
Does this mean we should be expecting a revised 35 1.7?

Quite possibly. As far as I recall the 35/f1.7 Ultron was discontinued at the same time as the 50/f1.5 Nokton.

 

[aizan]

Does it finally have focusing tab?

 

[gavinlg]

Looks like Sonnar design?

https://leicarumors.com/wp-content/....5-Aspherical-II-lens-for-Leica-M-mount-4.jpg

Looks more similar to a summilux design to me, but without the floating elements. More elements than the previous nokton - should be better corrected, not that the previous one was in any way subpar optically.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Does it finally have focusing tab?

At least now it will hold cable tie. I did it on Cron III and my FSU fifties.

 

[coelacanth]

Yes, good spot! That's exactly what it looks like, up until the flange on the aperture ring (which I think I'd appreciate having). Fortunately it's not as beastly heavy as that lens––this is just a hair shorter than the Zeiss C Sonnar. And lighter (the silver and black versions anyway), as light as the Zeiss C Biogon 35mm f/2.8.

The only thing I wonder about is calling it "vintage." The aesthetics might be vintage, but optically the lens layout looks somewhat like the Summilux ASPH. I'm not complaining, I suspect that I'll be signing up to get this, but it's interesting as far as the messaging goes.

On their site, there's an explanation of their terminologies. For whatever reason they put that line as an image, not actual text, so that didn't get translated. That line basically says:

Vintage Line: the series pursuing classical and beautiful styling while incorporating the latest optical designs.

Classic Series: the series aiming to achieve unique renderings not found in modern lenses by reproducing classic lens layout using the latest technology.


So the Vintage Line is retro look, modern optical design (thus probably modern rendering/performance, but they do have SC version) while the Classic Series is going for a retro rendering but of course produced with modern manufacturing methods and robust coating, etc.

In the Leica term, Vintage Line is like their LE Summilux ASPH with classic barrel design, and the Classic Series is Leica's Heritage series like Summaron-M 28/5.6.

 

[nickthetasmaniac]

Looks like Sonnar design?

https://leicarumors.com/wp-content/....5-Aspherical-II-lens-for-Leica-M-mount-4.jpg

I’m not seeing the Sonnar in that design, isn’t it just a more complex Gauss?