Why CV doesn't make a 35/2.0?

[ampguy]

and distortion

and distortion

but to be fair, other great lenses have it like the Hexar AF's lens, probably the UC 35/2, the 35/1.4 asph, most point and shoots, many cheap zooms, especially at extremities.

For no distortion, a 35 or 50 Summicron or 35 or 50 pre asph Summilux is the way to go.

Focus shift...

 

[ampguy]

Hi Again Roland

Hi Again Roland

perhaps I had a bad sample, but I directly compared my CV 35/1.7 on brick walls with the 35/2 v4 pre asph cron, and 35/2 asph cron and it did have distortion. Had the best bokeh of any CV 35 or 40 I've seen < f2, but did have distortion and more flare than my Summicrons. I didn't test it for shift.

I might be able to find the images.

Try the 35/1.7, you won't be disappointed. Zero distortion and shift.

 

[robklurfield]

great, great, great lens!

Buy a Canon 35/2.0 instead! It was called the "Japanese Summicron", tiny, sharp, light weight and very well built.

wallace

 

[back alley]

i am SO GLAD that i don't see any of this distorsion or focus shift (even if it is there) and NEVER ONCE has anyone commented on it while viewing my images.

people seem to react at a more emotional level when viewing images.

 

[ampguy]

Perhaps the CV 35/1.4 is for you

Perhaps the CV 35/1.4 is for you

A forum member did a review on his blog on this lens, with some examples:

http://hudsongardner.tumblr.com/post/428474270/day-7-end-voigtlander-35-m8-review

If these images are to your liking, and the bokeh is ok with you (see 3rd from last), then perhaps this is a good choice for you.

Sharp, no discernable shift or distortion *in this particular image*

The Bokeh is not my cup of tea, but that doesn't mean it's not great for others.

I'd really like to try a 35 Nokton and compare it to my '69 Lux. I would like sharp wide open and not glowing!!!!!!
I sold my 35 asph summicron a few weeks ago and would like something close to it without spending a fortune! The lux came my way with some other gear and I just don't think it suits me. I just don't get the €1000 euro plus price tag for a walk around lens. My 28mm AIS nikkor makes a mockery of leica prices. I paid £46 for it. Here's a sample. This is the look i'm after without having to pay over a grand for the privilege of using an M camera.

 

[chris00nj]

you wont miss that half stop, i love the cv 35/2.5 its on my m4-p most days now.

I did.

With a 35/2, I can safely shoot normal indoor lighting with 400 speed film, 1/30 and f/2. Just can't do it with f/2.5

 

[Tom A]

How much of Cosina's output is original design, and how much is simply remakes of classic designs for the nostalgia market?

Most of Cosina's design are original designs - 12f5.6/15f4.5/21f4/25f4/35f1.2/ 50f1.5,/ 75f2.5,/ 90f3.5. The rest of the lenses are variations of common designs from Voigtlander/ Leica/ Zeiss etc.
There are only so many ways of routing light through a lens and be able to make it at an affordable price. At the moment Leica has a couple of unique designs, 21f1.4/24f1.4/50 f0.95 and the 50f1.4 Asph/75f2 Apo Asph. Problem is that those lenses are very expensive and also heavy.
There tends to be a habit of looking down on Cosina as a "wannabe" - trust me. Leica would love to have the knowledge that Cosina has in optics and manufacturing as well as their designers.
Lenses like the Heliar 50f2 and 50f3.5 are upgraded, modern versions of classic designs - as are several of the "standard" designs from Leica - many of which started with Zeiss.
There are few truly original designs out there - again it is a way of balancing performance and price - and that is a race that Cosina leads right now!
I have VC, Leica and Zeiss lenses. I tend to shoot with them all, pick out favorites and use those for most of my stuff. It is about 1/3 VC,1/3 Leica and 1/3 Zeiss.

 

[ashrafazlan]

Thanks for the explanation Tom 🙂 I wish Cosina would design something like the 24/1.4, now that would be something..

 

[wallace]

Click HERE to view my pathetic attempts at photography.

??? no way.


wallace

 

[ampguy]

broken link?

broken link?

I get a wordpress login prompt??

??? no way.


wallace

 

[newsgrunt]

Thanks for the explanation Tom 🙂 I wish Cosino would design something like the 24/1.4, now that would be something..

+1 and if it focussed closer than the 50 1.1 I'd be all over it. hell I'd be happy with a 24/2

 

[ashrafazlan]

??? no way.


wallace

I get a wordpress login prompt??

Sorry guys, I set it to private while I was updating it with a new post, should be public now 😛

 

[taffy]

M4-P and cv 35/2.5 are indeed like made for each other. An enjoyable set up to use.

I only have the M4-2 paired up with the cv 35/2.5 and I think they make a great pair too.