weinschela
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I will just echo that the Zeiss 25 f/2.8 is superb. Having said that I sold mine in favor of a Summilux 24 which is a different look and truly superb - but at 6 times the cost of the Zeiss.
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That was my thought as well.I've tried two of the Ultron 28mm and both had focus shift as the lens was stopped down. I think they all have it and depending on focus calibration you might not always notice it as much. However, if you are focusing with live-view at the shooting aperture then you'll automatically compensate for any focus shift.
Both the 28/1.9 Ulton ASPH and 75/2.5 Color Heliar (not Skopar) are fabulous Voightlander lenses. No focus shift and produce wonderful photographs. Sean Reid speaks highly of both of these lens in his reviews.I was told the 28/1.9 doesn't have this problem and is slightly better at flare reduction but I have no experience with this personally to verify. Oh and the 75/2.5 Color Skopar is supposed to be a "steal" in a M compatible lens no matter the cost.
My mistake you are correct in the Heliar name. He spoke highly of the Ultron as well. I shot it wide open almost all the time, Again 28mm is not my cup of tea on FF.Both the 28/1.9 Ulton ASPH and 75/2.5 Color Heliar (not Skopar) are fabulous Voightlander lenses. No focus shift and produce wonderful photographs. Sean Reid speaks highly of both of these lens in his reviews.
I have the 28/1.9 but sold my copy of the 75/2.5 to raise funds for another purchase. I do plan on replacing it some day, it is a sweet little lens.