Voigtlander Ultron 40mm F2 SLII Aspherical

[gohaj]

Interesting new lens (Voigtlander Ultron 40mm F2 SLII Aspherical @ http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt...sl2/index.html) by Cosina. It seems more
"Pancake" than the earlier version.

I would be interested to get this lens when it arrives in Singapore though I already have the Zeiss ZF 35mm f/2. Mainly because this new Voigtlander 40mm lens is "Pancake" lens.

[brian]

In picture it looked a little like the older SL lens, which I use a lot and is my primary lens for travel now. The Nikon 45mm is more pancake-y than the Ultron, but its thin enough. I guess the only difference I can see is the inclusion of a metering chip. Makes no difference on a D2 or D200 on the nikon, but on lower range cameras it does help not to guess the exposure.

My eyes are more on the 58mm f1.4 Nokton announced at the same time. I've been looking for a Topcor version for some time now, and the only shop I've seen this lens in wanted to charge 2.5x what the market price was a year or two ago. The Nokton looks like the same optical design with a different name.

[gohaj]

I cant find any Nikon 45mm pancake in the market with acceptable price. This Voigtlander Ultron 40mm F2 SLII Aspherical lens is a good replacement for my intend to purchase Nikon 45mm pancake! My friend has the older Ultron and therefore I can also borrow from him.

[brian]

Well, I can tell you that I like the older Ultron so much its now my default lens on my D2H.

[gohaj]

Originally Posted by brian Well, I can tell you that I like the older Ultron so much its now my default lens on my D2H.

I am using Zeiss ZF 35mm f/2 on my D200. It is heavy.
If I want to travel light, I would like to own a Ultron (pancake lens).

[brian]

Looks like you're an alternative brand guy too!

The ULTRON is ideal for most cases except the aspherical design seems to cause a double image in the boke area in the background. I'm not too bothered by it though. With a pancake lens, I can fit my camera with the lens into a Nikon tote bag (http://www.nikon-image.com/jpn/produ.../120307018.htm) so that it doesn't look like a fat camera bag when I travel.

[Scaglietti]

The price is here:
http://www.chiifcameras.com/content/view/51/68/

S$580 for the Ultron 40mm and the Nockton 58mm.

BC

[gohaj]

Originally Posted by Scaglietti The price is here: http://www.chiifcameras.com/content/view/51/68/ S$580 for the Ultron 40mm and the Nockton 58mm. BC

wow...so fast...
checking my bank account now!

[ngebor]

wow... so, you mean this 40mm f/2 can meter in my D50? hmm... nice...

[gohaj]

Originally Posted by ngebor wow... so, you mean this 40mm f/2 can meter in my D50? hmm... nice...

dont think can meter in D50. think only D200, d2x, d2xs, d2hs,d2h, etc.

[Scaglietti]

Originally Posted by gohaj dont think can meter in D50. think only D200, d2x, d2xs, d2hs,d2h, etc.

I think this one can as with the Nockton 58mm. They are AI-S lens with CPU integrated (something like AI-P). That means it can meter with any of the Nikon DSLRs.

BC

[gohaj]

Originally Posted by Scaglietti I think this one can as with the Nockton 58mm. They are AI-S lens with CPU integrated (something like AI-P). That means it can meter with any of the Nikon DSLRs. BC

can anyone confirm that? If really true, it is time to source for a used D40.

[weekh]

Looking at the design, the SL 40 II seems to be of the exact copy of the original SL 40.
However, the new lens is smaller and lighter than the original.

[Scaglietti]

Originally Posted by gohaj can anyone confirm that? If really true, it is time to source for a used D40.

You can see the contacts on the lens. That means it has a CPU that transmit focal lengh and aperture to the body. Should work on D40 and D80.

BC

[gohaj]

Originally Posted by brian Looks like you're an alternative brand guy too!

a little no choice as Nikon does not have sufficient 45mm P to sell to us.

[gohaj]

Originally Posted by weekh Looking at the design, the SL 40 II seems to be of the exact copy of the original SL 40. However, the new lens is smaller and lighter than the original.

Originally Posted by Scaglietti You can see the contacts on the lens. That means it has a CPU that transmit focal lengh and aperture to the body. Should work on D40 and D80. BC

D40 with Ultron 40mm F2 SLII Aspherical. This must be a really light setup!

[flowerpot]

wah D40 with 40mm, super light but the viewfinder need to be bigger might be difficult to focus on the D40. D80 or D200 will be easier. anyway body too big especially with grip a bit hard to balance the weight when using the 40mm...my right hand always gets tired after a while...or maybe its just me or i carry the cam the wrong way anyway whoever buys this lens will love it.

[audreyJGJM]

Yes the nikon D50 can do metering but it is still a manual focusing len. ANyway, i got the old one with the dome shape len hood. Quality and contrast of the len is really damn good. Remember, that is only around S$600/-. Foscuing is very easy to attain. For more information , can go to http://photo.net/
to get....

[gohaj]

let us hope that this new lens has good bokeh too

[ngebor]

Originally Posted by flowerpot wah D40 with 40mm, super light but the viewfinder need to be bigger might be difficult to focus on the D40. D80 or D200 will be easier. anyway body too big especially with grip a bit hard to balance the weight when using the 40mm...my right hand always gets tired after a while...or maybe its just me or i carry the cam the wrong way anyway whoever buys this lens will love it.

I'm thinking of 3rd party split focusing screen on D40/D50?... i believe, it should help to do quick manual focusing, right?