My Voigtlander 15 Heliar report is up!

[stevem8]

Just finished my Voigtlander 15mm heliar write up if anyone is interested. Lots of image samples, full size downloads and more!

http://www.stevehuffphotos.com/Steve_Huff_Photos/VOIGTLANDER_15_HELIAR_REVIEW.html

Thanks for looking!

Steve

 

[robmac]

Nicely done. Like the unbiased pros and cons approach and style. One request? Maybe a couple of link to full B&W shots to show the fine detail abilities w/o the cyan drift issue? A full-sized copy of say the first cathedral shot would be one example.

Over the last year, I've started using CV SL and SLII glass on my 1Ds2 as I start shifting to Nikon and moving out some of my glass that won't Nikon-mount (or be converted to same). VERY, very impressed. Looking fwd to seeing what the upcoming 20/3.5 SLII will deliver.

 

[Lloyd]

Nice review, Steve. I agree with your conclusions. The CV 15/4.5 is one of my favorite lenses, and the very first lens I bought after I got my M8. Love it! And while the new version looks interesting, I have the Milich adapter and filter holder for my current version, and am plenty happy with that setup. Rangefinder coupling on this lens is a non-issue!.

Couple of sample shots:

 

[johnastovall]

I understand, CV has just reworked this lens and it now has an M-mount, takes a 58mm filter and has rangefinder coupling.

See it and specs here.

 

[stevem8]

Yes they did so no more having to buy an adapter if you go with the new version.

 

[stevem8]

Also, Lloyd and Rob, thanks for checking it out! Love the train shot Lloyd!

 

[Lloyd]

I understand, CV has just reworked this lens and it now has an M-mount, takes a 58mm filter and has rangefinder coupling.

See it and specs here.

Steve does mention that in his review.

 

[Lloyd]

Yes they did so no more having to buy an adapter if you go with the new version.

But, will that make it more difficult to code?

 

[charlesphoto]

Yeah, I'm in line for the new one. Never got on with the old one and sold it. I like rf coupling (even for superwides) I think it will actually be easier to code as they now have a groove in the mount on newer CV M mount lenses.

 

[lambert]

Yeah, I'm in line for the new one. Never got on with the old one and sold it. I like rf coupling (even for superwides) I think it will actually be easier to code as they now have a groove in the mount on newer CV M mount lenses.

I sold mine for the same reasons and will probably buy the new version. A 15, 35 and 75 is possibly the ideal travel combo.

 

[Daniel]

Just finished my Voigtlander 15mm heliar write up if anyone is interested. Lots of image samples, full size downloads and more!

http://www.stevehuffphotos.com/Steve_Huff_Photos/VOIGTLANDER_15_HELIAR_REVIEW.html

Thanks for looking!

Steve

Steve,

Thank you for sharing this. I've been trying to figure out the ideal setting for my Voigtlander 15mm Heliar with my M8 for a while without much assurance. Your example shots were very helpful.

Cheers,
Dan

 

[stevem8]

Thanks Dan for checking it out. I am glad you found it useful.

Thanks!