I need a lens....

[douglasf13]

That ZM 18 just looks fantastic, Charlie. I've fought off purchasing one, since my CV 15 is a little wider and much smaller, but that ZM just has "it," from what I've seen.

 

[HansenTsang]

>>It's good.....pretty darn good......slight purple corners. M-mount can carry filters, LTM (usually a bit cheaper) can't.<<

Thanks, do you have any idea how heavy is the lens?

>>Sorry about your 16mm.....gives new meaning to the term "pancake". :ROTFL:<<

ROFLMAO!!! That's a good one. I should get away from the pancake lenses.

 

[HansenTsang]

>>the ZM 18 is another step up. A bit bigger though.<<

Wow, the 18 does look fantastic. I am really concern about the weight though. I have to do some surfing and find the weight on both.

Thanks for the image.

 

[mbroomfield]

On the 5N the 12mm VC is very good.. slight colour shift on the edges but usually not noticeable in a ablue sky.

Look at the screw mount, it's lighter than the M and the adapter is very light. (M 8oz/LTM 6.5ox)
The screw mount 15mm is even lighter and has less colour shift. The chart doesn't show the M mount weight but you could email Stephen and ask.
Voigtlander RF Leica Mount Lens Chart

 

[mbroomfield]

I just looked at the 15mm specs (I have both). LTM = 105g, M = 156g

 

[uhoh7]

I just looked at the 15mm specs (I have both). LTM = 105g, M = 156g

zm18 = 353 grams!

I think it's the best true wide under 2k on any nex--as philber noted you need CF on the 7 but corner rez is fine.

 

[douglasf13]

Hi, Charlie. I can't remember, do you also have the CV 15/4.5?

 

[ustein]

Hello all,

Is the Voigtlander 15mm f4.5 Leica M mount any good to use in the Sony NEX? I thought I remember reading something about M lenses not too good on the digitals. I cannot remember what that was about.

Thanks in advance.

Do you get a live preview? What copter are you using?

Uwe

 

[jlm]

i would make some sort of inflatable life preserver to protect the camera from falling

 

[HansenTsang]

>>On the 5N the 12mm VC is very good.. slight colour shift on the edges but usually not noticeable in a ablue sky.<<

Unfortunately I think f5.6 is a bit slow for all the motion I have in the air.

>>Look at the screw mount, it's lighter than the M and the adapter is very light. (M 8oz/LTM 6.5ox)<<

I am looking at the screw mount. I think the 15mm is 104 grams versus 156 grams for the M mount.

I am pretty sure I will get a 15mm to play. It is still twice the weight of the 16mm pancake but I am sure I have a machine that can lift it.

 

[HansenTsang]

>>zm18 = 353 grams!<<

Yup, it is more expensive and heavier than the camera body.

 

[HansenTsang]

Do you get a live preview? What copter are you using?

Uwe

I can if I want. I have to use a HDMI to video convertor. I have one and if I take the circuit board out of the case it is light but the foot print is large. After all those years I am getting very good in aiming from the ground by just looking at the machine.

I have quite a variety of machines. I use a few single main rotor helicopters and a few multi rotors. Depending on the location and occasion.

 

[HansenTsang]

i would make some sort of inflatable life preserver to protect the camera from falling

By the time I make that I won't be able to lift off.

 

[uhoh7]

>>zm18 = 353 grams!<<

Yup, it is more expensive and heavier than the camera body.

and a far better investment

Douglas...I have not got a 15

for the heli i think the 16 is the best, to be honest--only 60 grams

 

[FlypenFly]

What is this for?

 

[HansenTsang]

>>and a far better investment <<

For land use definitely, for something that has a high risk of crashing, probably not.

>>for the heli i think the 16 is the best, to be honest--only 60 grams<<

Yes and cheaper to destroy.

 

[HansenTsang]

What is this for?

A light weight upgrade to the Sony 16mm pancake.