really gotta love what Voigtlander is doing lately...
maddoc
... likes film again.
The review at FredMiranda states a minimum focus distance of 0.5m, the official description at Cosine's web site states "The shortest shooting distance linked to the rangefinder is 0.7m.". Does it mean that the lens focuses closer than 0.7m but without RF coupling? I pre-ordered the LTM version from Yodobashi Camera here in japan but curious about minimum focal distance.
correct. couples to 0.7m, uncoupled to 0.5m. This is for the Type II M-mount. The LTM will not focus closer than the coupled distance of 0.7m.
Bill Blackwell
Leica M Shooter
On the specs it appears the type II lens focusses down to .5 meters (RF coupled to .7 meters) and the type I (both M and LTM) focusses down to .7 meters. Specs seem clear on both Fred Miranda's review and Stephen Gandy's website.
maddoc
... likes film again.
justins7
Well-known
I'm really excited by this, even if I don't "need" another 28. I already have the Voigtlander 28 1.7 and the 3.5, but I always wanted a compact 2.8. Bravo!
damn, this is kind of a tough audience.
The late LTM Voigtlander 28/3.5 was an instant classic and much missed from the day it was discontinued, about 15 years ago.
Now a new much better 28/2.8 arrives in a choice of six tasty flavors and hardly any comments at all.
BTW, Fred Miranda found it a better lens overall than the Leica M 28/2.8 V2 at only $2800.
The late LTM Voigtlander 28/3.5 was an instant classic and much missed from the day it was discontinued, about 15 years ago.
Now a new much better 28/2.8 arrives in a choice of six tasty flavors and hardly any comments at all.
BTW, Fred Miranda found it a better lens overall than the Leica M 28/2.8 V2 at only $2800.
ranger9
Well-known
It's not so much that I'm a tough audience, it's that I just bought a different 28/2.8 as a carry-around lens for my Pixii, and now I am kind of kicking myself for not waiting a little longer and getting this instead...
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Well, I still have and use that LTM Voigtländer Color-Skopar 28mm f/3.5, and just recently picked up a Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH at a price I couldn't refuse... So, while I like 28mm lenses, I don't really need a third one ...
But the various versions of the new Voigtländer Color-Skopar lens look great, and if they image as well as they ought to on the digital bodies as well as the film bodies, they should be a huge success. Who knows ... Maybe I'll need a third 28mm in the future..? LOL!
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Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
If I didn't already own said 28/3.5, I would be grabbing one of these f/2.8 ones without hesitation. I do like the classic focus tab/infinity lock and overall styling, but I can't justify owning two lenses that are so similar to each other - even if I am excited to see new LTM lenses appearing after such a long drought.
I see it's got the same oddball 34mm filter size as the 40mm Heliar. Will this one take A36 filters?
The 40/2.8 will not work with A36, so I’m assuming the 28/2.8 won’t either.
The finish and ‘build quality’ of the latest Voigtlander lenses are above the early offerings from 2000 or so. Not that the early ones were lacking; rather the newer ones are as good as the best on the market.
The finish and ‘build quality’ of the latest Voigtlander lenses are above the early offerings from 2000 or so. Not that the early ones were lacking; rather the newer ones are as good as the best on the market.
David Murphy
Mentor
Fantastic news, especially the LTM model!
Bill Blackwell
Leica M Shooter
Yes, but it also seems the Ultron is clearly better stop-to-stop. While the Ultron is indeed heavier (double) by comparison, it's still relatively small and light. Given the choice, for the price difference, I'd still opt for the Ultron. And the Color-Skopar's version II screw-in shade - with all due respect to the designers - seems pretty lame. I felt the same way bout the original 28 Ultron's screw-in shade.
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Voigtlander M 28mmm F2 Ultron, M 28mm F2.8 Color-Scopar Type II, M 28mm F2.8 Type I
The black paint Type 1 lenses have a shiny black paint finish, as well as a shiny black paint lens hood and lens cap -- nice touches !
The black paint Type 1 lenses have a shiny black paint finish, as well as a shiny black paint lens hood and lens cap -- nice touches !
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Darthfeeble
But you can call me Steve
They could offer a "distressed finish" to compliment the older cameras that they would be mounted on.
Out to Lunch
Menteur
I intend to buy the black VM II version but I'll have to be patient since you don't ship outside of the USA, and Voigtlander does not allow BH to ship lenses to Canada. I'll buy it in Vietnam when I get there. A little bit cheaper too. Cheers, OtL
AnalogKyle
Member
I am hugely excited about this. VM II version, sell my ttartisans 28mm f5.6, here I come! Need sell some more gear first, though.
Deardorff38
Mentor
Voigtlander is making terrific lenses. I used the 40mm Heliar on my one camera/one lens Euro rig last summer. Unfortunately the 28mm was a little late in coming for me. I more often use the 21 or 35mm...& had made peace with a Canon 28 LTM before this VC was announced.
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Yokosuka_Mike
Abstract Clarity
Yesterday I received my Voigtälnder 28mm f2.8 Color-Skopar Aspherical (Type I) VM lens (BlacK).
Today I took it to Chinatown in Yokohama to check it out. I'm very pleased with the lens. I'll post a few pictures.
All the best,
Mike
Today I took it to Chinatown in Yokohama to check it out. I'm very pleased with the lens. I'll post a few pictures.
All the best,
Mike