voigtlander 58mm f1.4(nikon mount)

[Henessy]

Hi, may I know how is the performance of the above lens? Any user experience?

Thanks

[photobum]

Originally Posted by Henessy Hi, may I know how is the performance of the above lens? Any user experience? Thanks

A very good lens. Natural colors and good contrast.

In my opinion, the Carl Zeiss 50mm f2 Makro ZF is a better lens though.

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by photobum A very good lens. Natural colors and good contrast. In my opinion, the Carl Zeiss 50mm f2 Makro ZF is a better lens though.

May I know in what way is the CZ 50mm F2 better than the voigtlander 58mm f1.4?

Thanks

[gohaj]

take a look at pics from Carl Zeiss ZF 50/2 macro @ http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showp...&postcount=110

[photobum]

Originally Posted by Henessy May I know in what way is the CZ 50mm F2 better than the voigtlander 58mm f1.4? Thanks

Carl Zeiss' signature sharpness is enough to better the Voigtlander, UNLESS it is a 58mm NOCT.

I am not saying the Voigtlander is a bad lens; just different feel. If you love Leica, you will enjoy it. I used to own a Hasselblad, so I still prefer the Zeiss look and feel.

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by photobum Carl Zeiss' signature sharpness is enough to better the Voigtlander, UNLESS it is a 58mm NOCT. I am not saying the Voigtlander is a bad lens; just different feel. If you love Leica, you will enjoy it. I used to own a Hasselblad, so I still prefer the Zeiss look and feel.

You mean the voigtlander's feel is similar to leica?

[digitalxd1]

A quick shot from Nikon D3 + Nokton 58/1.4



Andree

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by digitalxd1 A quick shot from Nikon D3 + Nokton 58/1.4 Andree

Nice picture you have there!. Anymore?

[digitalxd1]

Yes Henessy
Here you go

Nikon D3 + nokton


Andree

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by digitalxd1 Yes Henessy Here you go Nikon D3 + nokton Andree

Thanks a lot. Seems like quite a gd lens

[Henessy]

Hi, may I know how is the voigtlander 58mm f1.4 as compared to carl zeiss 50mm f1.4?

I was thinkin of getting either one. Seems like the price difference is not really big

[photobum]

Originally Posted by Henessy Hi, may I know how is the voigtlander 58mm f1.4 as compared to carl zeiss 50mm f1.4? I was thinkin of getting either one. Seems like the price difference is not really big

Again, you are comparing apples and oranges. They are different breed of lenses (although both are made by Cosina). If you are looking for a lens which gives intense and lively colors, higher resolving ability and good contrast, go for the Carl Zeiss. It gives a 'snap' to images.

If your goals are soft, natural and warmer colors, good sharpness but not overly sharpened and soft contrast, then the Voigtlander is your choice. As I had mentioned before, Voigtlander lenses perform very similarly to Leica's.

To simplify your decision, most people find Carl Zeiss lenses 'harsher' than Voigtlander's. If you shoot mostly portraitures, the Voigtlander will reduce your time in front of Photoshop trying to soften and blend the subject's skin.

[cichlid]

Anyone knows, the 9 aperture blades, are they rounded?

[Henessy]

Hi, does anyone own this lens, is this lens suppose to exhibit CA(purple fringing)?

Thanks

[gohaj]

it has known overexpose issue.

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by gohaj it has known overexpose issue.

Its weird, never encounter that problem so far.

[gohaj]

Originally Posted by Henessy Its weird, never encounter that problem so far.

not everyone will encounter. randomly occurs.

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by gohaj not everyone will encounter. randomly occurs.

How about the CA issue, any idea?

Thanks

[gohaj]

from the old thread @ http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323930 , no one encounters CA issue. do u encounter? using what setting @ when focus distance?

[Henessy]

Originally Posted by gohaj from the old thread @ http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323930 , no one encounters CA issue. do u encounter? using what setting @ when focus distance?

Very slight when you zoom in a lot. Was just testing the lens by shooting at a carpark. Happen to see some CA at the leaves of the tree when zoom in. Was focusing at infinity at f1.4