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What is the best Voigtlander 50mm lens for Leica M? Nokton, Heliar, APO f1.0 f1.2 f1.5 f2 ?
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Discussing the 5 current production Cosina Voigtlander 50mm lenses and which might be best for you. Voigtlander 50 f1 vs f1.2, the compact Nokton 50 1.5 and older LTM version, quirky Voigtlander Heliar 3.5 vs Heliar 1.5 50mm etc. See full videos here:
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@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

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@marcusoutdoors4999 Жыл бұрын

Superb summary. I do wish Voigtlander would put a floating group in the back of the 50 F1.5 to solve the close focusing issues and give the Summilux a real run for its money.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus! Yes that would be perfect :)

@kostass3124 Жыл бұрын

Me being on youtube for about 8 years now, and having seen ALL your videos (i think ), i finally subscribed to your channel. Please make a note that i am not a subscriber for any other channel. We thank you for your time and the videos. Well done Matt. Keep shooting !!! :)

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kostas! Very much appreciated! Noted with thanks.

@rodwhite6308 4 ай бұрын

Another great video Matt. I sold my Noctilux f0.95 and replaced it with the Voigtländer 50mm f1. I loved the Noctilux but it was too much of a liability to carry with me everywhere. The 50/f1 is sharper and actually passed more light than the f0.95 from Leica. I also have the superb 40mm f1.2 which is like 2 lenses in one, glowing and soft wide open, and modern when you stop down a little. I really rate the new Voigtländer lenses as a viable, quality alternative. They work brilliantly on my film cameras and also on my mirrorless.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 4 ай бұрын

Great to hear. Yes I enjoy non- Leica lenses too

@stevepringle2295 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Matt. Thank you.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@ccoppola82 Жыл бұрын

50 apo for landscapes. 50 1.5 v2 for everything else and general use. The nickel/black one is just beautiful and gives my Leica glass a run for its money in build.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Great combo Christopher!

@canyoneagle Жыл бұрын

GREAT video, as always, and on an equally great topic. I have a CL body that I love shooting with (soon to get an SL as my other body) and have the 50mm APO, which I really like. I also have the Nokton 35mm 1.2 ASPH so can relate (and agree) to your comparison of the 50mm version with the APO. It is such a conundrum to sift through the various options for a given focal length, and videos such as this really help when making decisions. Thanks again! Your channel has been a steady resource for me on my fairly new Leica journey (coming from Fujifilm xPro and GFX with adapted 35mm glass). Gratitude, sir.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks, no problem, happy to help! (You will love the SL!!)

@mikel140 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Matt. Good video. Thanks for the info. Keep up the good work.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, yes just trying to help everyone with this common question!

@williaminbody205 Жыл бұрын

I chose the Voigtländer 50mm f1.2 as my first M lens. Subjects jump out of the images. After the 50mm f2 APO, came out I’ve always been tempted to swap, nothing really pops like that f1.2 it really is a world class 50mm lens.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks William, yes it is a really nice lens!

@stefan_becker 8 ай бұрын

Don't swap, if you like the romantic / vintage look of the 50mm f1.2. The Voigtlander 50mm f2 Apo is a clinically sharp, technical lens with a totally different look.

@Edwin-- Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice video! I have the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 in M-mount which is a great lens. For Sony E-mount I have the 50mm f2 Apo Lanthar, and I think it is an absolute stunner, I really love the colours and contrast out of that lens combined with the excellent sharpness.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Edwin! Great combo!

@patrickjclarke Жыл бұрын

100 percent agree I'd love to see Voigtlander make something like the Elcan or Summarit. I know Light Lens Lab has done this, but would love to see Voigt's take on a tiny F/2 50mm. And the more I use the 7Artisan 50mm f/1.1 Gold Limited Edition, the more I like it. I had to calibrate it on my M240, but now it's perfect. Only bummers for me is I like clicks on my aperture and I wish it had a built in metal focus tab instead of a rubber stick on one. That dreamy look at f/1.1 is amazing for portraits

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Nice Patrick and agree for 50/2!

@leemjfreeman9856 Жыл бұрын

Had my hands on them all, but the APO is too clinically perfect for me. The f1.2 is by far my favourite. It's beautifully soft wide open, but every bit as sharp as the APO when shot at f2 or below.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Cheers Lee! Yes that's why I think I should have got the 1.2 as a great allrounder. Maybe I'll swap them at some point. Thanks for stopping by.

@juliussternfeld428 Жыл бұрын

Not really true in my opinion. The 1.2 is more fun most of the time, but if you want clean, sharp results in difficult lighting, it can’t compete with the apo , especially f/2 - 5.6 . I did night photos with both, the apo was much better.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

@@juliussternfeld428 thanks Julius!

@rexgigout1472 Жыл бұрын

I just added my “Like.” In my case, the Nokton f/1.0 ASPH offers what my existing Leica Summilux-M ASPH, Summicron-M, and Elmar-M 50mm lenses did not, plus, I seem to like lenses with a bit of heft and forward balance, much of the time. I looked closely at images captured with the various Leica Noctilux-M lenses, and decided that it was not simply a matter of lower cost, but actually preferring the images shot with the Nokton f/1.0 ASPH. Buying sight unseen was a gamble, as I was not sure I would like the ergonomics and balance, but I am now quite satisfied with the handling and performance of my Nokton f/1.0 ASPH. An added bonus is that I like the external appearance more than I thought I would.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

The Nokton f1 is a great lens. I much prefer to the 0.95.

@coasttocoastphoto Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the 50mm f/3.5 for over a year now and use it when I want a light weight setup on my SL2-S. Combined with the stabilization in the camera, I can one hand it (set to infinity) and drive and shoot at the same time. I also use it for the 3D pop and for some people pictures. I have gotten some decent shots including one where I was crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Cropping and straightening in LR brought it to life. Thanks for the cool review; I look at your work all the time.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I still enjoy the 50 3.5 too! Unmatched for size.

@slickpeeker Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great review, ive been binge watching on your videos while i build my full leica sl setup, and i think ill settle for the nokton 1.5 v2 for my street photography. I currently have the older nokton 1.5 LTM mount which is rather soft at the center so planning to upgrade to v2 soon, hope i dont make the wrong choice 😁

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! Message me via the blog or Patreon if you ever need help before buying

@ttr6611 7 ай бұрын

Already bought a used but like new looking Leica CL after watching your reviews + a M-L Adapter and I think I will go for the Nokton VM 1.5 next… Or the 40mm 1.2. Very good review! 👍

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 7 ай бұрын

Great! Yes the 40mm is very popular for mirrorless bodies

@justcallmesando 7 ай бұрын

Voigtlanders are awesome. I had the Ultron 35mm 1.7 VM and loved it. I am after the Nokton 50mm 1.5 II now for my Leica M3 or maybe the Helier 40mm 2.8 asph.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 7 ай бұрын

Yes! The 50 1.5 II is a little too soft for me but the Heliar is fantastic. See those videos.

@justcallmesando 7 ай бұрын

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@andrewhawkins6454 Жыл бұрын

Great video again Matt. Do you know if voigtlander make a 50mm lens that fits your Kiev 4A?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, sadly no. Look at Zeiss Sonnar 50mm f1.5 perhaps (see my video, great lens)

@checkeredflagfilms Ай бұрын

might be too much to ask, since you're mainly stills, but some of these lens I've noticed have, for video at least, an critical amount of focus breathing.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Ай бұрын

Sorry I've not shot video with these but I know what you mean.

@sunny16portraits Жыл бұрын

Nice overview Matt :) How easy would the Nokton 1.2 be to focus on a rangefinder M camera, could you nail focus on M3 consistently at 1.2 without any attachments to the viewfinder for example?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas thanks! If your RF is accurate yes but I shoot at f2 on film so a bit sharper, yes no attachments etc

@yuvalha2954 Жыл бұрын

I picked up the Nokton 1.5 as one all around lens mainly because it is compact and still capable. I thought that I can always shoot from the minimum focusing distance at f2 and get decent sharpness. At the end of the day if a lens is big and heavy it wont leave the house.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Agreed I normally prefer small lenses too!

@brians2818 Жыл бұрын

I agree that the 50/1.2 Nokton is a real sweet spot for size, speed, and price. Uses 52mm filters, same as my 35/1.2 v1 Nokton. For use on a Digital M, check the image if you code it as a 50/1.2 Noctilux. The latter has pronounced Barrel Distortion. If the camera/post-processing applies that correction to the image: you get Pin Cushion effects on the Nokton. I started using it with coding turned off. Of course with film- not an issue!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

@JimmyCheng Жыл бұрын

I reviewed almost all the Leica 50 options as well and I drew the exact same conclusion, the 50 1.2 vm is the most versatile. So now I have the Leica 50 apo, summilux 1.4, noct f1e58, noct 1.2 new one, rigid50v1, vm50 1.2 and vm 50 1.5 helier😂 oh well that’s way too many 50s I know but that’s why we love Leica😊

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy! Great to hear you found similar results! (Nice collection too! Yes they seem to multiply overnight don't they!)

@zoltankaparthy9095 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Zoltan!

@67tagada 11 ай бұрын

Bonjour Mat. Comme souvent, j'arrive tardivement !. Toujours aussi bien vos vidéos !. Comme vous le savez, je possède depuis peu le Nokton 1.5/75mm, et très satisfait. Je possède le 35mm et 50mm APO LANTHAR, deux belles optiques techniquement, mais très clinique, votre vidéo vient de me convaincre de l'achat du Nokton 1.2/50MM pour mes portraits/portrait en situation.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 11 ай бұрын

Nice, I had to wait to translate the message. You might see me with the 1.2 again in a video soon

@mwales2112 Жыл бұрын

When shopping for a 50mm lens I was looking at all the Voigtlander offerings, but ended up going with the Zeiss 50mm f2 Planar and very happy with the images. Thanks Matt...

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Planar was my first 50 for my Leica M9. Super sharp. Not far off the 50 APO (I re-bought it just for the APO video to compare).

@mwales2112 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom What are your thoughts on the 35mm f2 Biogon? Thinking of replacing my VM 35/1.4 Nokton. Really enjoy your video's. Thanks Matt..

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

@@mwales2112 not tried but I love Biogons (and thanks!)

@mwales2112 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Have you seen the rumor of Voigtlander releasing a new 75mm 1.9 lens?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

@@mwales2112 no but I’ll certainly enquire! Thanks!

@carlosmcse Жыл бұрын

The most perfect optically is the 50 APO-Lanthar. Doesn’t balance well and may be a bit too big and heavy for some people. The smallest and most practical overall is the 50f1.5 Nokton II. While using the 50 APO I missed the 50f1.5 Nokton II. Simply because of size. I made a mistake selling it IMO. I guess the APO-Lanthar balances best on the SL. Not so much on the M. I sold the APO-Lanthar for the 50 Summicron. All that technical perfection just wasn’t as romantically perfect as the Summicron. It’s like 3 lenses in one lens. It’s sweet at f2, a little more perfect at f4 and perfection at f8. Just amazing. This is the issue with the APO-Lanthar. It’s perfect from f2 but that’s also the issue. It gives you the same image no matter what aperture. The one they need to make is the 50f2 Ultron. Why they make 28 and 35 but not the 50 is beyond me. The 28 Ultron II is a gem, and they should make a 50 just like it. If I wanted a more dreamy look, absolutely 100% I would get the 50f1.2 Nokton for portraits.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos! Agreed for a new small 50 f2 :) ..good point on APO being sharp and ...sharp :)

@carlosmcse Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom ha. Yea. Your pictures go from perfect to perfect. If I was shooting landscapes with the SL it would definitely be in my bag. The pictures are quite lovely.

@weisserth Жыл бұрын

Different lens, different purpose. I got the APO Lanthar for sharpness and clean look on my digital M. And I got the modern f1.2.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks, nice, i'm still a little tempted by the small 50 1.5! :)

@beltroadfilms 4 ай бұрын

Hi Matt, To capture still life, I want to purchase a Voigtlander lens to use with my Sony a7RIV. What is the best lens you recommend? Thank you.

@rexgigout1472 Жыл бұрын

The Voigtlander 50mm lens, that I wish that I could justify adding, is the 50 APO VM. I do not shoot products, and no longer have a need to do forensic/evidentiary photography, so, a technically “perfect” 50mm lens might not see much use, after the new-toy-joy has faded. I believe that I was correct, in choosing the Nokton f/1.0 ASPH, to complement my Leica 50mm lenses.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rex, the f1 is nice too!

@smartdoctorphysicist3095 Жыл бұрын

Hi thank you I think the Summilux 50mm f1.4 then Voigtlander 50mm f2.0 and 50mm 1.2 and Zeiss 50mm 1.5 I believe are all very good. I have the older 50mm Summilux it work great for me, maybe one day I will move up to Voigtlander 50mm F1.2 but now.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks yes all good at what they do!

@cameraprepper7938 Жыл бұрын

I never use 50mm focal length Lens for full frame Cameras, but if I have to choose one, I will get the sharpest, the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm 2.0 ! It is not only sharp, it have excellent resolution so you can make very large prints with very fine details.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Yes great idea!

@MakersTeleMark Жыл бұрын

Been with the M3 and the 50 1.2 and my 90mm elmar for years, and I really don't see any need for anything else from this kit. Other cameras for other situations, but that nails down my Leica rock.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Nice setup for your M3. Yes I think you’ve got it covered!

@plzenaak Жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for the Voigtlander 50mm lens for the Fuji X mount and hoping for a shorter minimum focusing distance. If I can't make it before spring, I guess the Nokton 1.5 II and reduction will solve it.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Can you just use a 7Artisan close focus adapter? That's how I do it on the Leica SL/CL

@awuuuwa3461 Жыл бұрын

I’m using the 50 f2.5 It’s small, affordable and f2.5 isn’t very slow. The focusing tab is a welcomed add on

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Nice, I have the 50/2.5 Summarit. Great lens!

@awuuuwa3461 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I’m talking about the voigtlander color skopar 50 2.5. Maybe you can review it!😃

@ngterry9653 6 ай бұрын

Hi Matt I am choosing between Nokton f1.2 and Nokton 1.5 for my first 50mm VM lens. You mentioned that the f1.2 Nokton has a glow look @f1.2. While f1.5 Nokton looks softer at MFD 0.7m. Are you referring to the same type of soft lens character wide open? I really like small lens I slightly prefer the f1.5 as lightnweight, dual character lens. It is a difficult choice though. What is your pick between the two ?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 6 ай бұрын

The 1.2 is a better lens but it's bigger. I ended up getting the APO as my 50mm as smaller than the 1.2 and as sharp or sharper at f2. I add a mist filter for a glow look when needed. (I wanted to love the 1.5 but it didn't deliver for me).

@baerv3753 Жыл бұрын

I think the 50mm f1.5 II is the best every day carry lens. The 50mm APO is my second choice but only because of size. However, it's a perfect companion to the VM 35mm f1.2 III. Both lenses are much cheaper in Asia and include the hoods.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ba! I need to move to Asia then :) ..yes I love the 35/1.2!

@baerv3753 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom yeah, the 50 Apo is the equivalent of $850 US and includes the hood.

@GastonShutters 10 ай бұрын

agreed on the Voigtlander 50mm f2.0 Apo being better than the Summilux 50 F1.4. I own the Summilux, not the Apo VL but I do own the Leica Summicron 50mm F2 Apo and it destroys the Summilux and I have the latest version. You do have to stop down a lot to get rid of CA and get a sharp image (About F4) and the Apo is sharper at F2.0 than the Summilux at F4.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 10 ай бұрын

Yes and yes. The Lux for me is only worth it at 1.4

@GastonShutters 10 ай бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom at F 1.4 is a halation and chromatic aberrations fest especially that now you can get closer the aberrations are worse than with prior versions. And because the M11 range finder can only focus up to 0.7 meters this lens requires for me to use the screen or the expensive digital vistaflex 2 which not only ads significant more weight and ruins the camera esthetics. But they could be planing an M12 with Hybrid range finder (digital/ optical) kind of like the one on the fuji X100V...

@RS-Amsterdam Жыл бұрын

The immediate question arises, is there something as a "wrong" Voigtlander. One should always mind "the bang for a buck" although this will not make bad performers any better. I agree that the 50 V 1.2 is a 50 Summilux killer, overall they are equal in performance and both have their strong points and less strong points (there are no weaker) but the price difference is ENORMOUS and with a sensible mind the V will always be a smarter choice. Good video, thanks for sharing.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes good point re. the title. Agreed they are all great at what they do and offer amazing value.

@randomness7053 2 ай бұрын

I am using Sony A7IV with a Minolta Auto Rokkor 58mm f1.4 MD… I wonder how you would compare it? So far I like the results but I am so intrigued if my I will like it even more with the Voightlander 50mm VM.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 ай бұрын

I've not used your lens so I can't comment sadly but the Voigtlander lenses offer something for most people.

@Japaner1w Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another very good video! I personally often use the M Elmar 2.8/50 mm on my M10P, easy to carry and the model is not afraid of a big lens … and incredibly sharp. Tested it against the M Summicron 2/50mm, yes different, but the Elmar is pretty good and nice skin tones. If it is about over 50 mm: I really love and use the Voigtländer 1.5/75 mm - preferred on the SL2-S.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Nice (and thanks)! Agreed the 75/1.5 is excellent on SL bodies and yes iI've got great results from the Elmar. I still have it.

@adjustafresh Жыл бұрын

The Nokton 50mm f/1.2 has been attached to my M4 about 95% of the time since I purchased it. I prefer using it to my 50mm Summicron DR because it's faster in low light, and I think the images look just as good. I'm shooting film and I'm not interested in pixel peeping so sharpness isn't the end-all-be-all for me

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Nice! Yes fast lenses are valuable on film bodies. 1.2 should give higher contrast vs. DR. (Great lens too!)

@CaryZhao Жыл бұрын

This is a bit out of scope but I’ve found the Zeiss Sonnar 1.5 (which you’ve covered before) to be in a sweet spot for non-Leica lenses. Very classic rendering wide open and the handling+form factor combo is superb. And for those looking for a sharp first 50mm lens for well under $1k, the Zeiss Planar (which you’ve also covered) is a good bet, especially used. Optically identical to the Summicron with a slight different flavor in rendering.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cary! The Planar is sharper and less smooth than the Cron. I had both. Cron maybe nicer falloff for portraits. Yes Sonnar is excellent. Maybe i'll try to get one to test again. I miss that lens!

@jlwilliams Жыл бұрын

I know I've recently commented this same thought on another video -- but listening to you talk about the inconvenience of carrying one lens for a "sharp" look and another for a "less clinical" look, I wonder if you shouldn't investigate a cinematography solution such as the Moment CineBloom or Tiffen ProMist filters. I don't know much about the Tiffens, but the CineBloom is a recent introduction that comes in three strengths - 5%, 10%, and 20% - for a choice of how much effect you want. I own the 20%, but haven't been brave enough to try using it for model portraiture; still, it seems that if someone could have a "sharp" lens such as the Voigtlander APO, then just add a filter when a "less clinical" look was desired, it would be more convenient than having to buy and carry a whole flock of lenses. Worth investigating, if you can find a shop that would lend you a set?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

James you seem to know waaay too much! ..even as an awesome Patreon (as I've not mentioned on Patreon yet). Just to say stay tuned! :D

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

..and great suggestion BTW* i've seen this filter mentioned online. They are a few brands as you say.

@zoltankaparthy9095 Жыл бұрын

Rent or borrow the Cooke Amotal 2" f/2.0 for glow and sharpness with great skin tones in color and gradation in B&W. No fooling, and UK made! The "Cooke Look" is no BS.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Nice, I know off the Cooke look, maybe I can get one to test one day.

@chrisreich40 Жыл бұрын

I'm bewildered, Matt. You sold your Carl Zeiss 50mm/2 Planar because it was too sharp, yet you sing the praises of Voigtlander's 50mm/2 APO lens which you say is sharper than the Planar, and give that the as the reason you bought it. I own the Planar; I've owned it since before most of this crop of Voigtlanders existed, and I'm perfectly happy with it. Please explain from a professional's standpoint why one sharp lens you reject, and an even sharper one you relish.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, sorry to confuse! When I had the M9 the ZM combo did render a bit too sharp for me but maybe my taste has changed as I love the APO on the SL. If you have the ZM the APO is very similar. I would happily use the ZM today. (Maybe i'm better at photography now so I know how to light if bad skin+sharp lens combo etc). I was still learning (moreso before).

@hdm-nm Жыл бұрын

You wouldn't be bewildered if you tried the CV 50 APO. Wide open at closer distances, it reminds me of images I used to get with the Pentax 6x7 + 105mm 2.4.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

@@hdm-nm thanks James. That’s a big statement :)

@EricMilewski 2 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, have you ever tried the VM Voigtlander 50mm f1.1? if so how is it?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 2 ай бұрын

Hi Eric, yes a long time ago at a workshop I was teaching. I wasn't impressed enough to get it. (Get the 7A 50 1.1 - that IS excellent!)

@EricMilewski 2 ай бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom OK great, Thanks for sharing your advice ✌

@EricMilewski 2 ай бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom i found a used one locally for USD$175 Love how small the lens is And I found out about the TTArtisan M-Z 6bit ring adapter for Nicon Z for focus confirmation! 👌 AWESOME Thanks again 👍

@liambaillie218 Жыл бұрын

Ever used the voigtlander 50mm f2.5 color-skopar?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Hi Liam, I’ve not. I’m kinda hoping Voigtlander re release that next (see my recent 40mm f2.8 video where I mention a new 50). All Skopar are good so I’m sure it’s great.

@janfrosty3392 Жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, re the APO-SUMMICRON-M 50mm/f2 ASPH have you tested this very expensive lens? Number of reviewers reporting that this very expensive lens is in many aspects equal to APO Lanthar 2.0/50mm have you done any direct comparison?

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, I've tested the SL APO which is even more corrected than the M APO. See the video but the Voigtlander easily matched it for me. (M APO is nice size but otherwise Voigtlander works optically).

@janfrosty3392 Жыл бұрын

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for your comment Matt, as I have a 2/35 Lanthar and I am more then happy with it I will sell 1.4/50 M Summilux and get a 50 Lanthar.

@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Жыл бұрын

@@janfrosty3392 yes the idea crossed my mind too!