What happened to the (NEW) Voigtlander 35mm f2.0 ASPH VM Vintage lens

[Ko.Fe.]

I could't agree more. Examples enough of fine looking 35mm lenses: 35mm f/2.8 Summaron and 35mm f/2 Summicron v1. Just make a lens exactly look like these, but then in black paint on brass. Is that so hard? Cosina can do it, see the Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.5 LTM.


Erik.

Or 35 1.4. Beautiful lens.

 

[aizan]

Kanto repaint project?

 

[Huss]

I guess Voigtlander was going with the penguin design. Wait, was it racoon? No panda, that's it! The panda version but wearing mirrored sunglasses.

 

[Archlich]

The Chinese maker Haoge is working on a bayonet mount square hood for the 35/2 and the 35/2.5. Similar to this one but with the cutout for viewfinder.

 

[Archiver]

This lens makes me want to get a Leica again...

You know you want one!

 

[EVIL_Guy]

I could't agree more. Examples enough of fine looking 35mm lenses: 35mm f/2.8 Summaron and 35mm f/2 Summicron v1. Just make a lens exactly look like these, but then in black paint on brass. Is that so hard? Cosina can do it, see the Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.5 LTM.


Erik.

In this case I can't understand your problem.
Why don't you buy these Summaron/Summicron lenses, if design is so important for you that you get angry?

For me image quality, size, weight and price are more important when buying a lens than a chrome design feature.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Why don't you buy these Summaron/Summicron lenses, if design is so important for you that you get angry?

I have them already! But optically they can be improved.


Erik.

 

[EVIL_Guy]

I have them already! But optically they can be improved.


Erik.

O.k., then your problem is only luxury - that's fine

 

[EVIL_Guy]

I imagine it will take a while for reviews. I suspect most people already have a 35mm lens. Do they need another?

Yes, of course!
I had two 35mm M lenses (beside an old Summaron with LTM, but only for my IIIf)

- The great Ultron 1.7/35 VM, which is a bit large and has no focus tab or stick.
- Summaron 2,8/35, which is small, classic and a bit slow.

I'm going to sell both and replace them with the new Ultron 35mm f2.

So, to answer your question, yes, I needed another one

 

[Toastybunzz]

I've had mine (I got it used for a great deal!) for a couple weeks now. I unfortunately haven't gotten to shoot much with it, work has been getting in the way of life. I do like the results I have been gotten back with some pushed Tri-X and on digital as well. It compares IQ and performance wise with my Planar ZM which is exactly what I was looking for and is high praise.