The original ultron 40mm f2 aspherical sl lens was announced back in 2002 see ebay listings. Although it is a classic, it also features a spirit of new trends being produced in japan it boasts contacts which allow good communication with a. May 06, 20 this vf101 is a lot younger, dating from somewhere between 1972 and 1976, and was made not in braunschweig, but singapore. The classical greek shipwreck at tektas burnu, turkey jstor. Its one of the few truly excellent ultra wide angle lenses available for the. This is the hexagonalshaped patch of their 1995 clifton grand slam patch created when they won the coveted award. The vf102 diamondbacks are located at nas oceana, va and flew the f14a tomcat. The voigtlander 282s depth of field scale sucks in my view. They really are a shinning jewel for so many of us who just cant justify or afford. Over the past six or so years a wide variety of lenses for the leica screw mount and read more. As is the voigtlandername lettering of photokinasamplecameras mentioned in the pictures caption. It was so much better than the panaleica that i decided to also try the 17. Its from a time when voigtlander was no longer an independent company, having passed through carl zeiss those makers of fine microscopes and into the hands of photographic heavyweight rollei.
This vf101 is a lot younger, dating from somewhere between 1972 and 1976, and was made not in braunschweig, but singapore. Today cosina announced a new voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s manual focusing lens for nikon fmount that will replace the previous version from 2012. All of the included attachments for the lens are also made of metal. Voigtlander metal brightline viewfinder for 28mm, black da426b. The very first thing i noticed about the voigtlander 40mm f2. Jul 11, 2012 hi i just bought the panasonic gh2 and im about to buy a voigtlander nokton lens just wondering which would be better voigtlander nokton 25mm or voigtlander nokton 17. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
With a 21mm equivalent focal length and an extremely fast f0. Voigtlander vsl 1 english vsl 1 text, other languages. Hi i just bought the panasonic gh2 and im about to buy a voigtlander nokton lens just wondering which would be better voigtlander nokton 25mm or voigtlander nokton 17. The lens\ manual focus action is very smooth and precise and its aspherical, multicoated optics create sharp images with minimal aberration. I genuinely felt that i needed to keep the voigtlander 28mm f1. Oct 03, 2005 voigtlander vf 102 described under new products. The next lens of this class which has found its way to our editorial office is the voigtlander nokton 58 mm f1. Extremelly well built and finish, opposite to all the rolleivoigtlanders that came after. What i see is a bit more contrast from the voigtlander and a tad more detail.
Iron on backing popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. I bought the voigtlander 25mm because i saw it second hand at a good price and decided to try it out. You can change your language preferences any time you like just select your language from the dropdown list. The importance of low intensity grazing and creation of habitat patches. Lets face it when it comes to photography, voigtlander make some shit hot products. Vf102 diamondbacks fighter squadron fitron one zero two. Luminous landscape will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Vf102 tomcat diamondbacks white border with white red and blue field white tiger squeezing a snake.
High levels of ca towards the edges of the frame at maximum aperture may be a little too heavy for use on the most compact mft bodies. Become part of our fun community, share your fantastic photos with friends and read the latest photography tips, news and features. The first aircraft to carry the distinctive diamondback markings was the mcdonnell f2h banshee, a twinengine fighterbomber with four 20 mm internal cannons. I want this 35 is the min focus is something reasonable. Aug 17, 2017 today cosina announced a new voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s manual focusing lens for nikon fmount that will replace the previous version from 2012. Minolta himatic 7 and 11, yashica m, voigtlander vf101, and the amusinglynamed taron promaster and. And above 1600 iso you get banding problems on the omd with it. The magic name of this optical factory and my desire for a cool semiautomatic rangefinder camera convinced me to buy this voigtlander vf101.
Popular patch is your source for high quality embroidered military patches. In fact, ive owned one before, though since the period of ownership preceded 35mmc, it feels a little like it was in a past life. The voigtlander 282s shade does not protrude horribly into the vf as does the summicrons. It produced the petzval photographic lens the fastest lens at that time. Voigtlander metal brightline viewfinder for 28mm, black. The lens is beautifully made, even if less compact when adding adapter. Us navy squadron patches, military gifts and more at. I never owned the voigt, but based on what i saw on the web if its the 58g look that made you want a 58mm f1. When mounted on a camera with an apsc size sensor the focal length translates to 60mm. Following this wave of interest we decided to borrow for tests the voigtlander ultron. Which leads me neatly to the point i wanted to make with this post that perceived need is something that can be very different to actual need.
Small wonder different announcements of any new manual zeiss, leica or exactly voigtlander lens evoke a huge response of our readers. Jul 14, 2015 a part of the ongoing expansion of manual focus lenses for the micro four thirds system, the voigtlander 10. Voigtlander ultron 28mm f2 leica mount west end camera club. Light enough at a mere 355gm, to only need a wrist strap. Voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii handling and features the build and design of this lens is reminiscent of a time lenses were typically made of brass and designed to. After rollei took over voigtlander in 1972, the camera was produced in. Orders placed during the passover holiday wed 48 after 10. The lens was provided by the foxfoto company you are also invited to get acquainted with our test procedure, described in the article how do we test lenses. When looking at mmount 35mm lenses, 2 of the most sought after are the voigtlander 35mm f1. Voigtlander 15mm heliar and leica m8 luminous landscape. High levels of ca towards the edges of the frame at maximum aperture may be a little too heavy for.
Now ive seen the fixed lens vf 101, but never this one. A vf 102 model with interchangeable lenses was introduced, but not produced. For the issue of the harsh oof areas at longer distances, there are a couple decent lightroom fixes. While leslie is right about being about use the m2 internal vf for the 28, for better accuracy use an external vf. Its much heavier than you would think for such a small lens. That austrian camera and lens maker is long gone, but the name has been resurrected bycosina, one of the largest japanese oem camera and lens manufacturers. Dec 03, 2019 this is my second favorite lens behind the voigtlander 58mm f1,4 nokton, and probably my most used since i got it. Jul 23, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The camera for this time is voigtlander vf 101 which is a reproduced model. Exactly such a response was triggered by the information that the polish company foxfoto has become the distributor of voigtlander brand name lenses in poland. Despite its tiny proportions it promises to deliver excellent image quality scores in our industry standard lab tests. The voigtlander is on the left and the summilux is on the right.
Jan, 2009 there is a venerable name in the history of photography voigtlander. When the first nokton was released in the 1950s, it was positioned as a lens that enabled images to be captured even in low light. The magic name of this optical factory and my desire for a cool semiautomatic rangefinder camera convinced me to. My old new little friend the voigtlander vf101 adventures in. The lens utilizes a pair of aspherical elements to reduce aberrations and distortions, as well as maintain a compact form factor. Sep 16, 20 for the issue of the harsh oof areas at longer distances, there are a couple decent lightroom fixes. Searching through the internet what kind of new camera i could buy, i caught a sight of a nice rangefinder camera branded voigtlander. A marine aerosol reference tank system as a breaking wave. Discover a huge range of cameras, lenses, accessories and films to experiment with. The voigtlander has a lovely hefty feel not cheap at all.
Its an ultra compact, relatively slow, manual focus, super wide angle lens. Jun 12, 2014 voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii handling and features the build and design of this lens is reminiscent of a time lenses were typically made of brass and designed to last longer than you might think. Cest chose faite avec ce super voigtlander heliar 15mm f4. It had a coupled rangefinder and was made by rollei.
Willkommen in meiner virtuellen voigtlandersammlung. In the new version cosina changed the helicoid ring, while keeping the same optical design. Extremely sharp fast lens with great color rendition and wonderful bokeh. Mighty mouse this camera fits completely into my coat pocket and thus is excellent for street photography. Find great deals on ebay for voigtlander 40mm and voigtlander 40mm f1. Read our detailed analysis of the voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii standard prime lens, find out its strengths and weaknesses, and how it compares with the other lenses in its class. The diamondbacks of vfa102 now operate the fa18f out of nas lemoore, ca. The vf101 made by rollei in singapore is a beautiful little chunk of a camera with a coupled rangefinder, horizontal parallax correction and aperture priority automation.
Unfollow voigtlander 40mm to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Strong and weak threedimensional topological insulators probed. Dec 25, 2010 the voigtlander 282s shade does not protrude horribly into the vf as does the summicrons. And the shutter initially i wasnt sure this thing actually worked, its that light. Its made for leica m mount rangefinder cameras but can fit a wide range of mirrorless cameras with the use of an adapter.
The fastest production full frame 40mm lens ever made. Voigtlander vf 101 eine etwas verwickelte vergangenheit ha. Voigtlander is an optical company founded by johann christoph voigtlander in vienna in 1756 and is thus the oldest name in cameras. Take a look at some samples and find out his impressions. Its body is entirely of machined metal construction and it looks to be made very well. Collectible military patch reproduction, brand new, never used or worn. Its focusing is smooth and accurate with nice fluid swing. New voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s lens for nikon f. A vf 102 model with interchangeable lenses was introduced, but not. The voigtlander vf 102 is documented in the book as well. When shooting mirrorless cameras, part of the joy is the ability to more easily shoot manual lenses such as the ones offered by voigtlander, as well as other legacy lenses. I really dont know if this was already planned by zeiss ikon who owned voigtlander at the time or if it was part of the deal to get. In fact, rollei werke reproduced it and introduced under the name of voigtlander. Fighter squadron 102 vf102, the diamondbacks were established on july 1, 1955 in jacksonville, florida.
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