Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s for nikon lens hood lh40iis. Nov 19, 2018 as with most mmount voigtlander lenses i have had the chance to get my grubby fingers all over, the 28mm f2 ultron is a dense little thing, made almost entirely out of metal ive not actually managed to rub off any of the black finish to see exactly what metal it is, props to them for having hardy paint. Buy voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl iis aspherical lens for nikon f silver rim featuring fmount lensfx format, aperture range. Despite its tiny proportions it promises to deliver excellent image quality scores in our industry standard lab tests. Given the price difference between a good used nikkor and a new voigtlander, it just doesnt make any sense at all to me to even consider a new voigtlander unless one just has to have a. Voigtlander has brought out a classic styling version of the 58mm f1. Voigtlander sl ii 40mm f2 402 n new version ultron canon. Cosina calls this the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 slii aspherical. Sep 16, 2016 cosina announced a new voigtlander nokton 58mm f1. Voigtlander 40mm ultron or nikkor 35mm f2 ais for a. Maybe im making this more difficult than it is but could one of you altgear gurus explain to me the difference between the voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii s, and compact pancake version if there is any difference.
Cosina has announced a new lens, the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s, which succeeds a 40mm f2 lens they released in 2012. The lens has builtin cpu and is ais compatible, the optical design is not changed. Voigtlander 35mm f2 ultron vintage line leica m lens. In the new version cosina changed the helicoid ring, while keeping the same optical design. Voigtlander replaced the sl ii lenses with the sl ii n lenses.
Aug 17, 2017 today cosina announced a new voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s manual focusing lens for nikon fmount that will replace the previous version from 2012. Ill readily admit to having a weakness for compact, well made manual focus lenses. Following this wave of interest we decided to borrow for tests the voigtlander ultron 40 mm f2 sl ii aspherical and present the results in this article. Voigtlander macroclose up camera lenses for sale ebay. I notice there is a pancake version sl ii and a heavier sl iis f2 ultron. The original ultron 40mm f2 aspherical sl lens was announced back in 2002 see ebay listings. New voigtlander macro apolanthar 65mm f2 aspherical lens for sony e japan made. Shooting the new voigtlander ultron 35mm f2 asph in hong. Is the m version identical glass except for the mounting. As it was with the previous version, the voigtlander 40mm f2 sl ii s is a lens with manual focusing capabilities.
Shortly after that i also bought the colorskopar 28mm f2. The voigtlander 28mm f2 ultron speedy value by hern tan. The new voigtlander 40mm f2 sl ii s was designed with nostalgia. Random lenses voigtlander lenses voigtlander colorskopar x 50mm f2. This has cleaned up by f2, where the image is almost as sharp very sharp as it is going to get. Voigtlander recently changed the sku number of their 40mm. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl aspherical lens m42 mount from japan.
Voigtlander sl series i 40 2 ultron aspherical sold out new sl ii version available in nikon ais mount. On one hand, it looks like an old classic lens and on the other, it is actually a modernday lens made to modernday standards by voigtlander. For my third lens, i was looking for something that would work with both the n80 and d90 bodies, and i do need a normal focal length for the n80. The voigtlander 40mm f2 slii is a tiny, ultrahigh performance normal lens that comes in versions for nikon, canon eos and pentax. The resolution test of the voigtlander 2 40 was based on raw files from the nikon d3x. If you are a nikon photographer happy with manual focus and are on the market for a compact sharp lens, look no further. I have a nikon f2 that i use with the nikkor 35mm f2 ais lens. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s aspherical compact manual focus lens for nikon silver rim. Jun 12, 2014 this lens sports a maximum aperture of f2, which is quite fast for a 40mm pancake, and the lens comes bundled with a hood and a close up filter. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Oct 31, 2008 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world.
Aug 19, 2017 cosina has announced a new lens, the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s, which succeeds a 40mm f2 lens they released in 2012. This group is for photos taken with the cosina voigtlander ultron 40mm 2. My favorite manual lenses are the voigtlander pancake sl lenses for nikon. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 slii s lens for nikon silver rim. All are fine, and of comparable performance, voigtlander ultron sl ii 2 40mm. Im julien, one of your readers, thank you for all your work that you share with us on your website. The voigtlander name made a resurgence in the early 2000s and they offer many interesting lens options in nikon, canon, and leica mounts. Apetite manual focus prime with a versatile focal length.
These are, however, made by cosina in japan and are only voigtlander by name. The new version has a new helicoid ring while maintaining the same. New listing voigtlander sc skopar s mount 21mm f4 lens for nikon rangefinder w viewfinder. New voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s lens for nikon f. Manual focus with electronically controlled aperture, all metal build, and the closeup attachment are interesting features. Exactly such a response was triggered by the information that the polish company foxfoto has become the distributor of voigtlander brand name lenses in poland. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl aspherical lens for canon f japan. New voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s lens for nikon fmount. All images must be taken with the cv40 lens unless they are photos of the cv40. The build quality is better than some of my canon llens. Better performance for the same price, and the convenience of af. Aside from being light, it presented very little else that i could see as a positive. Shooting the new voigtlander ultron 35mm f2 asph in hong kong by ong sien hong.
I like to travel and take photographs of the places i visit. I have already four pk pancakes, two cosinas 40mm and 45mm, the old 40mm series m, and the fa limited. Voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii handling and features the build and design of this lens is reminiscent of a time lenses were typically made of brass and designed to. The resolution measurement areas were chosen in such a way so they are equivalents of the frame centre, the apscdx sensor edge and the full. About a month ago, you might recall my bitter disappointment with canons new 40mm f2. The voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 slii is unlike just about every other normal lens that ive used. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 best nikon pancake lens. The aspherical, n, sl ii lens features manual focus and is designed to be used with. Read our detailed analysis of the voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii standard prime lens, find out its strengths and weaknesses, and how it compares with the other lenses in its class.
Sep 06, 2012 so my search for a great pancake lens continued, eventually leading me to the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii aspherical lens. The voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii aspherical voigtlander 40mm f2. Ezfoto metal tilted curved vented lens hood for voigtlander nokton 25mm f0. I rate the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii lens and i use nice lenses from the likes of leica apo asph, zeiss, fujion. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 slii s lens for nikon black. I have bought the voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl iis recently and mount on nikon d7500. Introduction in a world of plastic zoom lenses it is fun to check out high quality fixfocal length lenses every once in a while and the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii. Info the voigtlander sl 1 40 2 ultron aspherical has 6 elements in 5 groups, 9 aperture blades, a smallest aperture f16, a close focus distance. Does a compact, manual focus only 40mm lens still have a place in a world of optically corrected behemoths. Hey people, i got a voigtlander ultron sl with the rubber ring in canon ef mount. I like this lens very much, even though it might look silly on a nikon d700, but the combination is really very good, the sharpness of the lens astonishing. Scapevision 14 months ago 4 replies anyone have the new version of the 40mm f2. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 slii s lens for nikon black rim.
The new model also has the classical nikon design colorcoded depth of field scale. May 22, 2017 voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 slii first look photographer dustin abbott delivers a detailed final verdict on the little voigtlander 40mm pancake lens, and includes one final comparison to a. New voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sliis lens manual focus nikon f silver rim. Check out the voigtlander 28mm f2 image discussion here. Admittedly, im a gearhead and love finely crafted equipment. Get the best deals on voigtlander macroclose up camera lenses when you shop the largest online selection at. I loved the all metal design, that made these lenses look premium as compared to nikons fmount g lenses. I try to use f4 to take photo but even i can get sharp image from viewfinder, the outcome is very soft. Wondering if the 40mm voigtlander f2 ultron is any better.
The voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii aspherical voigtlander 40mm f2 is a manual focus, standard focal length prime lens available in nikon and canon mounts. The line of voightlander lenses in nikon f mount included the 12mm f5. The fact that it is a made in japan lens from the cosina factory think zeiss quality, caught my interest. As a practical, generalpurpose optic id recommend the 351. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii aspherical introduction. Today cosina announced a new voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii s manual focusing lens for nikon fmount that will replace the previous version from 2012. Dedicated to the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl iis aspherical lens, the lh40 iis lens hood helps to minimize flare by deflecting stray light from entering the lens.
Qualityat a surprising price while i was looking to replace my nikon f1. The canon ef version im testing has no manual aperture ring unlike the nikon f. Metal focusing grip version voigtlander sl ii n 402 ultron in canon eos mount with front cap, closeup lens, and dome lens hood notice the all metal focusing barrel the difference between the series ii and the series ii n voigtlander replaced the sl ii lenses with the sl ii n lenses. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The pentax mount has been discontinued from lack of interest.
Apr 24, 2008 dedicated to the cosina voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 lens for slr cameras either the original sl or the newer sl2 on any body, film or digital nikon, pentax, canon etc. The new version of the lens is also bigger and heavier than its predecessor. Voigtlander sl ii n 40 2 ultron in canon eos mount with front cap, closeup lens, and dome lens hood. Review by klaus schroiff, published december 2007 lens kindly provided for testing purposes by markus stamm. Voigtlander sl ii n 402 ultron in canon eos mount with front cap, closeup lens, and dome lens hood. Voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii s overview featuring a slender profile and a slightly widerthannormal focal length, the silverrimmed ultron 40mm f2 sl iis aspherical from voigtlander is a versatile prime wellsuited to everyday shooting.
Nikon af nikkor 35mm f2d vs voigtlander 40mm f2 ultron sl ii. The voigtlander 40mm is many things, but large is certainly not one of them. I am addressing the nikon version here, and using it on fullframe. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 aspherical sl ii s ultron 40mm f2 sl ii. The voigtlander ultron 40 f2 sl ii by julien hautcoeur. Notice the all metal focusing barrel the difference between the series ii and the iin. Bear in mind that this advantage for sharpness is a result of testing the nikon version on the higher resolution sensor compared to the canon. The hood also provides additional protection to the lens from accidental impacts, bumps, or scratching. Voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 slii first look photographer dustin. New voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sliis lens manual focus nikon. It feels and looks like a zeiss, but with a compact size unlike any zeiss lens ive used. Members may post up to 5 photos per day to the pool. Voigtlander 35mm f2 ultron vintage line leica m lens fm. So my search for a great pancake lens continued, eventually leading me to the voigtlander ultron 40mm f2 sl ii aspherical lens.
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