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- Voigtlander 50mm APO f2 Review & Portraits (+ vs Leica Summilux 50mm + vs Zeiss ZM Planar)
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Voigtlander 50mm f2 VM ASPH Apo-Lanthar lens review (VM = Leica Mount / manual focus). Video compares the Voigtlander 50 APO vs Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4, Zeiss ZM Planar 50mm f2, Leica Elmarit-R 60mm f2.8 and discusses the Voigtlander 50mm APO vs Leica 50mm APO, Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.2, Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.5 v2 and the older Leica Summicron 50mm f2. Detailed review with 50mm Voigtlander APO lens sample photos looking at lens sharpness, bokeh, flare, resolution, colours and anything else I could think of.
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Matt you should teach other TH-camrs how to squeeze so much information into so little time. I find myself backing up over and over again because your video imparts every bit as much information as your audio, and my brain can only absorb one at a time. I always enjoy these reviews; you say *so much more* than what's indicated by your titles. Brilliant!
Thanks Chris! Spread the good word haha.. yes i'm really trying to help people watch one on my videos in full end to end. (Agree I would need to watch it at least twice, once to watch, once to listen).
Great review Matt! Always very informative.
Thanks Lucy, trying!
Buying a SL2S but first just purchased this lens based upon this review and others. All of my Voigt's to date are zf.2 mounts so I bought both a M to Z and M to L adapters for this lens. Love your work Matt. Happy New Year!
Thanks Gary! Enjoy your new setup, it sounds like you’ll have a fun start to 2022!
Thank you very much Matt. Your reviews are outstanding. As a matter of fact, because of you I got a Leica M11-P and a 50mm Summilux new version, and the 50mm voigtlander APO and the 21mm color skopar and the 35mm f2 APO (Voigtlander of course) and the 75mm 1.5 (Voigtlander). I trust your reviews.
Thanks and nice purchases! Yes I just review them as a fellow user so I give my honest thoughts
Thank you, Matt! I agree on the size of the APO on an M camera. I was debating hard and long what to get as 50mm for my M11. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, so the Leica APOs were a no go. I was between the Nokton 50mm f1.5ii, the ZM Planar 50mm f2, the ZM Sonar f1.5, and the APO 50mm f2. In the end, I settled for the APO as a do anything lens. My reasoning was getting the best results out of the 60 megapixel of the M11. In the end, I would not mind having all the 50s if I could :) Keep up the great work! PS: I really like the videos where you include footage of you using the lens rather than just narrating and showing pictures. I think you're an amazing photographers and we can learn a lot from you, much more than reviews on gear. Just my 50 cents.
Hi Elie, thanks! Yes I think the APO is the best non-Leica choice for your M11 to make use of the sensor. Thanks for the feedback. Yes i'm still very much a photographer vs video guy so I often get caught up in the photo taking. If you've not found my Patreon yet I share lots of BTS videos on there showing me in action with models and out and about with info overlay. You might enjoy it. (Linked under videos).
Renders brilliantly. Though, FM said that the M version did not adapt so well to non-M. I'm still inclined to try it myself.
The recent Laowa 85mm double-macro APO images look very beautiful as well, despite being a far less ambitious/perfected lens. I think I like the look of APO generally. Thanks again for the report and imagery.
Thank you 🙏🏻
What a great review of all the 50mm lenses I lust after!!!
Thanks Dave! I tried to answer the usual questions.
Excellent review and overview!
Thanks MB!
I have just bought this lens in Poland on a Black Friday deal for £670 equivalent. I’ve only gone out a couple of times to test it but I cannot get over how sharp the corners and edges are at f2! It’s like nothing I have experienced in an M lens before. It’s a little long for my liking but the weight is ok. I better start saving for the Noctilux f1 and then my 50mm focal range is sorted :)
Wow great price!! Congrats. Yes it is excellent as a sharp f2 shooter, no question. Yes paired with a 'character lens' you have the best of both!
I had this lens, and my experience is same as yours. I sold it however to get the Zeiss otus 55 mm which is even sharper, stupidly so. I don’t do Portraits, just minimal stuff, hence the trade. But if I went back to Leica, I will pick up the Lanther any time. I loved it.
Thanks mate
Thanks JK!
Great review!!! 50mm knocton f1.2 is my favourite
Thanks! Yes great lens
The Voigtländer lenses are very impressive. The 35mm APO is my next lens. I own the Voigtländer 50mm F1.2 it’s very nice…lanthar just came to late for me… I do travel and landscape shots and hands down my Voigtländer 21mm F1.4 is my favorite lenses. I use the Leica equivalent in the SL lens profiles, seems to work perfectly. Spectacular.
Thanks William, I’m tempted to try the fast 21mm Voigtlander next year
I learned so much about photography with a used X-e1 and 40mm vm 1.4 and 35mm vm 2.5 pII setup years ago. These are wonderful lenses. I’m actually going back to a similar setup for my travel kit bc I feel the Leica gear is too expensive for me to travel with and I was just as happy with the results back then.
We’ll I lied, I bought the Zeiss distagon 35mm F1.4 zm to fill my 35mm kit.
Yes, I've been hearing a lot about this lens recently so I'm tempted but I love my Voigt 50mm f1.5 (bought on your recommendation) as it has character in abundance and these days I'm buying character over sharpness. I'll try it out and take a look. As a note, I tried my Voigt f1.5 first on my Fuji X-T3 and it was only OK, but when coupled with my Leica SL it really came to life. I found that really interesting.
Thanks Mike. I agree character is much more important for me too. The APO is perfect but sometimes less perfect is more interesting! Thanks regarding Fuji 👍🏻
How do you think the 50 1.5 would do adapted to the Nikon ZF?
Thank you Matt!!! I have been waiting for this review more than any other and it has really made my day. It's truly a beautiful lens (although I'm not a fan of the chrome ring they put on the CVs). I was so relieved that you would still choose the CV50/1.2 and I agree, but this is still on my wishlist.
Hey James, thanks! Sorry yes I planned it for early 2021 and then the copy was stuck in customs,, then XYZ and finally in December I can tick it off the list!
Great review, Matt, thank you for your time and efforts! Is 'Mr.Leica' persuaded to evolve into 'Mr.V..lander'?🤔
Thanks Voigtlander dont make digital cameras so i'm brand loyal in that respect for digital! :)
I bought the Voigtlander 21mm f/1.4 Nokton for my Sony a7III a couple weeks ago and after reviewing my photos, I bought the 50mm f/1.2 Nokton also. I have used manual lenses on 35mm film cameras for most of my life, and I prefer them for creative control. Working in manual mode on the a7III is needlessly complicated compared to using a mechanical SLR from the film era. I've discovered that since I went digital, it's been more difficult to get the photos I want when relying on my camera CPU to make decisions for me. It's a welcome relief to know that once I set aperture and focus on my Voigtlander lens, it's impossible for my camera to change my settings before I press the shutter release. I own the large and heavy Sony 50mm 1.2 GM, so I know what optical perfection looks like, but I'd still rather use these relatively small and light Voigtlanders. They are very well built, my results are great, and the sun stars are killer too.
Thanks! Yes I’m a big fan of Voigtlander lenses as you probably know!
Nice work, looks like a great lens at a realistic price.
Thanks Tom, yes it’s a great performer!
I have the Nokton 50 1.2 for Sony E-Mount and the Nokton 50 1.5 II M.C. for my digital Leica and I love them both for its character and sharpness.
Which one do you preffer on digital?
@@ytbepopper2088 With an EVF the 1.2, because 1.2 is full usable and easily to focus. On a rangefinder camera I prefer the smaller 1.5 lens.
Nice combo!
@@andreasd3346 well said, small lenses are better on RF bodies
Hi Matt, Great video! can you let us know what went wrong with your Leica CL camera? Is it an issue that applies to all CLs?
Thank you! The SD card jammed. I think it was a card issue not the camera so you should be safe. I have the camera back now.
I have read and seen several reviews of the Voigtländer (V are pronounced like F) 50mm 2.0 APO Lanthar, It is an excellent Lens ! I have got the 35mm 2.0 APO Lanthar and the 65mm Macro APO Lanthar Lenses, I am not a fund of 50mm focal length Lenses, I like any Lens shorter or longer in focal length, but I think for those who have a APSC format Camera a 50mm will be ok. All Voigtländer APO Lanthar Lenses are excellent, sharp, very nice colors, very nice bokeh, for the price there are no competition ! Amazing that the 60mm with a Lens design from the first half of the 1970´s still can be compared to modern days Lens designs !
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Sure wish with that 65 APO came in M mount.
Thanks John!
50mm f1.5 Sonnar missed 🥲! Great review!! Top 1 Lens review channel for me.
Having the Noktons21/1.4 and 35/1.2 II, which would you choose?
-50/1.5 Nokton II
-50/1.2 Nokton
-50/1.5 Sonnar C
I shoot Nikon Z6
Thanks! I used to shoot a Sonnar. I sold but I miss the character sometimes. It looks like you don’t mind bigger lenses if fast so get 1.2 (sharp and glow options)
I think this 50 APO instantly made every entry level 50f2 obsolete. (Also possibly the Leica APO unless you have a money tree growing in your back yard).
After shooting the ZM for a while I now notice here also that it’s not so much lack of sharpness (god knows the ZM is so sharp), but the harshness of the ZM. I would say the ZM is more for things and not so much a people lens. It’s the harshness the reason I will be changing the ZM for the APO. I’ll upload some shots to my channel if I get the chance and explain why the change. I love the ZM, but it’s definitely too harsh for skin and colors. In B&W is fantastic though. If you want a warmer and more gentle tone then definitely go for the APO.
Here you can see in your camera test shots, it’s very obvious in the leather of the camera. You can see the leather in the ZM shot looks so harsh in comparison to the APO. It may not seem like a big deal in these test shots, but it is a big deal. The more you shoot the ZM the more it’ll bother you. You’ll spend more of your time editing trying to get rid of it.
If you shoot architecture and things then it won’t be such a big deal and you’ll really love the ZM.
I recommended the ZM as the best first 50 for the M, but now with the APO, they’re so close in price that I need to change my recommendation. I would now say, Either get the 50f1.5 II (if you need f1.5) or just get the APO.
Thanks Carlos, yes that makes sense and I did find the ZM too harsh for portraits years ago. I can confirm I also got the APO recently and returned the ZM (after this video). I will use it for film and will do a follow up video once shot enough samples. Good to hear you are converted too! Great minds think alike!
**NOTE 4:19 - photos are flipped and have wrong description. Top photo is APO, bottom is ZM. APO has less CA.
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Using Sony now and have the E mount version.. it is a fantastic lens. I prefer it to the Summicron and maybe Summilux for the noticeable sharpness but Summilux still wins in my opinion. It's the bulk/size of the lens and F1.4 over F2. If I don't have to carry it around the Sony 50GM is better than them all. It's a huge lens but the keeper rate is by far the highest. The thing just doesn't miss perfect focus on that eye.
Thanks Brian, yes the Lux is still the best at f1.4 but the APO is great/best from f2. I'm used to MF so these lenses are all I really know.
When I grow up I want to take portraits like you. :)
Haha thanks! :)
Massive thanks!
Thanks!
Hi Matt, I bought a voigtlander lens from Robert whites, got discount with your name...the Leica M-P type 240...can you set the iso, shutter speed etc..too Auto ?? and just focus manually ?? or do you have to set everything manually ?? Please let me know soon if poss. Thanks, love your videos
Hi John, thanks. Yes the camera is manual focus and gives you the option of full manual exposure controls or A mode on shutter dial for auto exposure (like most cameras)
What about against your old Summarit f/2.5 or newer 2.4? They are still $1500 but would be interesting to see where it fits between this APO and the 'Crons.
I tried to limit the video so not endless testing but I love the small Summarit. A keeper for sure. I kept and sold my v5 Cron. Not bought APO yet. It’s too big.
Re the lens hood for Voigtlander 50mm APO Lanthar f2.0 as well as the 2/35 and a Carl Zeiss Distagon 35mm f1.5, original lens hood from respective manufacturers are very expensive. I have purchased a Haoge LH-ZM35 Bayonet Round lens hood on eBay for about less then halve price of Voigtlander and Zeiss ones.
Thanks Jan, great tip. Yes I would do the same if I used hoods.
I bought Voigtlander 35 Apo lens and sold it back the next day after testing it, lost 30pct of it's value, then I preorder Leica Apo Summicron 35mm, for 8x the price and when I got it I use it almost everyday with my M10M. My 35mm Lux went to M10R.
Voigtlander APO just as sharp, as good as APO M , but it is soo big blocking my viewfinder, and I could not bear that shooting for hours.
And for that tiny form factor plus close focus capability I am happily pay 8x the price.
Between a trophy and a consolation price is a matter of a NOSE ahead.
Sorry to hear. Yes I love small lenses too so it is too big for me. I use smaller Voigtlanders for 35mm, the new Ultron f2 (see video) offers great value but isn't as corrected as the APO.
Voigtlander 50mm and 35mm APO = nice combo 😁
Yes!!
Hi Matt
Thanks to you I’m now a Voigtländer junkie!
Considering The 50 apo or the Nokton 75 1.5 for street
Along with my Ultron 28mm
And Nokton 40mm 1.4
On the M10
Or both?
Hey Gary, haha me too! Sorry about that. I have APO and 75, both amazing. For me 75 is too long for street but it's their best portrait lens (See best 3 lenses of 2021 video). APO is great do everything (and sharp) lens.
Im on the market for a sharp, well balanced 50 for my M-A and M3, I have my heart set on the Zeiss Planar and the regular Summicron, which would you say was a better overall performer with film, for street, portrait ect.
Cron v5 is small. The CV 50 APO is sharper
At 3:53 pausing and looking critically at the f2 comparison the left side looks sharper on the apo and the right side looks sharper on the lux…. Still haven’t found anything better enough to swap out my 50 cron, not that I’m looking though.
I was doing more testing for myself today, many many 50s, Lux is still King, Cron R did well and 2.8, Cron DR good but lower contrast, ZM is good but others are very similar and with nicer bokeh. Older Nokton 50 1.5 LTM ASPH did well, Canon 50 1.4 LTM ASPH and best value lens still the Nikon 50 f2 AI - beats the Cron easy at f2.
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Did you end up keeping the 50 APO? or decided you're covered with the 1.2 and 1.5? I have the 1.5, loving it. The AP0 is great as it's so clean when you need it- but do I need it? Or does the 1.5 really cover all?
Yes I bought the apo. I don’t own the 1.2 or 1.5 v2. Really good for film & detail
I had to replay the video several times as it's quite difficult to pay attention to listening while looking at the photos :-P ... now for the lens, this is quite remarkable. I own the APO-M 50. Though honestly I still need to learn how to use a 50 as well as you do. But if I had to start again knowing what I know now, it's hard to justify the APO-M. I'd get the Zeiss ZM planar for sharpness, all around use, and size (which I have today). However for portraits, it's difficult. Assuming cost is not an issue but rather a wise use of money that brings a unique lens render, which one would you get - Nocti 0.95, Nokton 50 1.2, or Summilux-M 50 1.4 ASPH?
Thanks sorry for the faster pace! People dont watch unless something sparkly to look at so yes i'd need to what it twice too, once for images, once for listening to the info ha. (Really). 0.95 is similar look to ASPH, see my MrLeica.com blog. I used that lens. I prefer my f1.0. If you want sharp wide open get either Leica, if you want glow option get 1.2 (see that vid for samples). ASPH is best all rounder I think.
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The two APO lenses excel at focusing at infinity at F2 in the corners, world best performance there. But we have to ask ourselves what chances are we need extreme corner sharpness at maximum aperture for infinity focused photos. For every other applications, there seem to be some alternative options do better or at least on par.
Thanks Frank! Yes I don't need that for portraits hence I've not both either so far, but they are excellent at what they do, no question. (Next video is something softer!)
I'd say that it gives landscape/architecture shooters a good head start for sharpness in the corners. Maybe you're shooting at a 4 or 5.6, but your corners are only getting better at that point instead of merely catching up to the center's initial sharpness. Also, the distortion is non-existent at any stop. And Matt says that this is not a portrait lens, but I disagree. This seems like an ultimate coal miner portrait lens!
@@gfeucht or those graduation, ceremony, business event group photos. Used to be Mamiya RB67 + 80mm now A7Riv with 50APO.
Wow, as always yr videos r so jam-packed with extremely useful info, tactical advice and beautiful images it seems always a waste of time watching other Leica users video’s….
Thanks William! I'm not great at talking on camera or making fancy videos so I try to give lots of info instead.
If you have the Leica 50mm APO F2, should you still consider Voigtlander 50mm f/2 VM ASPH APO-Lanthar Lens for Leica M?
No you don't need both.
Please correct me, if I am not right, but by samples it looks like it has quite a vignetting on fully open?
Hi Anton, I can't remember exactly, I think yes some at f2 but i've not check verses other 50s specifically. Look for sample images for others too as a gauge. (I only had it to test so it'd gone back now).
Also debating between this Voigtlander APO or the Nokton 50 f1.5 II, does anyone own these 2 lenses and have recommendations for Leica M10… thanks!
Hi Nicolas, APO wins for everything except speed and size.
Having Summilux 35 1.4 … I’m questioning my need of getting a second Leica lens … My Lux is awesome but expense.
Thinking installing this 50 on my M11, I’m questioning if I should go with 1.2, 1.5 or 2…
For sur I don’t need the speed of those lens I’m just trying to debate … Character vs Sharpness… (and thinking that I’m enjoying my lux 35)
We are always attacked by sharpness, but is it the real win that we need to look for ..
Any deal breaker that you could see from your eye ?
Hi Yves, sorry I missed this. See my 6x 50mm Voigtlander video and also the 1.2
Ok matt I got a question. Lately I've had the Leica bug and have wanted to get a 35mm and 50mm summicron. Now from recent voightlander test I've seen I'm not sure that's the wisest thing to do cause some of the images look so close. My question is if you didn't already have Leica glass would you still invest in it or just go with the voightlander ? Also if you could only have on 50 and 35mm what would you get? Thanks for the help
Hi Jon, I’d get / did get 35 f2 Ultron & hmm 50 1.2 maybe. Apo are less ideal for portraits.
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I got the 50 APO to getts slightly lighter alternative to the TT 50/1.4. However, I wasn’t too impressed with it for shooting. One thing that concerned me was falloff in the APO. It did seam to appear on some of your shots too. What was your experience as to that?
I still prefer the TT over the APO for most things.
Thanks Carl, I tend to add vignetting to all my images to get closer to what I like from my vintage glass so I didn't really notice it.
You mean the tt artisan? over the voigt? Thanks
@@charruaporelmundo I’ve not used the TT 5014 yet
Any other lens hood options for the voigt apo?
Hi Keith, yes just buy a vented 52mm hood from eBay.
Hi Matt, are APO lenses useful for Analog camera and B&W? Many thanks
Yes for sure! Film is "softer" than digital so the extra resolution helps.
Many thanks mate
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What lens hood do you recommend for this Lens? Thanks in advance.
I don’t use but any screw in hood is fine. 52mm. Vented if a RF camera
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thank You Matt.
Which would you say is a better performer with film, the Summicron V5 or the Zeiss Planar?
APO first, Planar second (wide open for purely apparent sharpness). Summicron v5 has a smoother look.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Yeah thanks Matt, the APO's performance can not be denied despite its size and imo ugly style. If its not too much bigger than the Zeiss I might go for it.
Woah, at 4:19 the apo has way more ca on the left edge than the planar in the oof region… Amazebalz sharpness though.
Thanks for spotting this Steve, it didn't sounds quite right as I remember the opposite. I looked and sorry those 2 photos are the wrong way around. Next 2 pairs are correct.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom 🤣 I think I’ve been watching too many of these kinds of videos. I’m getting way too critical of good lenses!
Matt, What are your thoughts on the VM 50mm 1.5 Heliar Classic? Looked through your channel and didn't see a video, but could have just missed it. Love your video's matt...
Hi thanks, yes see the video. I only posted it a few days ago. See latest videos or click Leica M lens playlist under this video.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for the review on the Classic. I think i'm going to pick up the 1.5 MC II as I have wanted to do all along. I did own the TTArtisan 50mm 1.4 and though it is a very nice lens and pretty sharp it is big and heavy and I wanted to stay small and light if possible.
@@mwales2112 thanks no problem, yes it’s a great lens. I still might end up getting one myself ha :) If your in the UK get 5% with my discount code.. but from the time of written I guess you’re not!? There are links to Amazon etc but no discount sadly!
@@mwales2112 hey same boat, am thinking of the voigt 1.5 II also. I missed the chance to buy a 50 apo, thought it might be too perfect and big. So just wait out for the 1.5.
@@Jaymino_ I ended up purchasing a used Zeiss 50mm f2 Planar from the FM forums that I'm very happy with...
Thanks Matt . I have a question 🙋🏻♂️ are you familiar with Agfa cameras? Or I have a very nice old impressive Agfa camera that I would like to send to you as a present to try it.
Thanks Mohammad, yes I have a Agfa Billy Record II 6x9 folder. Nice cameras! It is very thoughtful but you don't need to send me any cameras. (I don't get time to test many of those I own!) :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I understand I sometimes have the same problem 😊 Maybe I show you the camera if we meet in Germany
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Hi Matt, I’m between the 50mm APO and Nokton 1.5 v2. Is there too much difference between these two in terms of image quality?
If you want image quality get the APO, if you need smaller, faster, get the 1.5
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks!
I can see you are “adapting” this to a leica mirrorless, it is the same than adapting to a Sony?( a7iv- has no AA filter). I’m thinking on getting the VM version for my Sony since I order the new techart pro 9. Thanks.
Hello, i've no experience with Sony. I know in the past they were not great with M glass but maybe the new ones are better. (That adapter was mentioned a lot in the comments of last nights video!)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I have been using the previous adapter model for years, was clunky but good enough, these new model promise many improvements, check here. th-cam.com/video/OuYbUtd7iHU/w-d-xo.html. Also check the last video from YT “magic Wedding photographer”👍🏼
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom It is rumored to be release on 10 August, my voigt 40 1.2.. recommended by you🙂👍🏼 is very impatiently waiting for it 📸🖖🏼
How about the Zeiss 50 1.5 vs the APO?
Its a different sort of lens design, less sharp and perfect and more for character. The Planar is much closer to the APO
What do you set Lens detection to when using an M camera?
Hi Bob, I use a lot of non-coded lenses so often I don't use the feature. You can select the 50 f2 APO profile to get an approximate profile for the APO.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom But you must use an approximate profile for the Voigtlander on Leica M if you want to view the real focal image field in the rangefinder isn't it ?
Not a huge film buff and not likely to buy the lens, just came for the photos. ☺️
Thanks, I appreciate you stopping by. I try to include photos in most of my videos. Just working on the next one!
This is an incredible lens. Have the Sony version though :)
Thanks, yes agreed! THE most popular Voigtlander lens :)
Hey matt... i purchased the m11 not too long ago. I also got the voigt 28 ultron ii f2.
Now im thinking of a 50mm for travel.
Im sorry to ask you this,, since it all comes down to preference, etc.
I like sharpness, good contrast... landscape... street photos.
But i also like some character, bokeh, depht of field, etc.
Im debating between the voigt 50 f2 Apo... or the 50 nokton ii f1.5 mc
Please... help me 😅
Hi Leif, I got the Apo but the 1.5 has more character. It was just a bit sharp wide open up close. 50 1.2 ticks all the boxes.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom . Thank you Matt... thank you for your time !! I'm glad you mention about the f1.2. If i can have both sharpness and character.. bingo !!! 😎🙏
Thank you !!!
@@leifposegger3438 No problem! Yes I still might get the 1.2 for a 1 lens do all setup!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom.. feb 15. My birthday... voigt 50mm f1 2 😎
Decided !!!
I told my wife i need it 😆
@@leifposegger3438 congrats! (Don’t tell your wife I said so!) :)
Is this only worth buying for film or only digital?
Both!
3d pop is micro-contrast and that is a bit more than separation from the background
Thanks!
How would it compare to the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8?
I'm not up to speed on Nikon Z. If it is a premium lens (like Sigma Art series) it might be similar but if just a basic 50mm (like Nikon F "nifty 50s") I would expect the APO to be better.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thanks Matt. The reviews are very good and it will be of value to include in any future comparison. Much appreciated. My understanding that it is not a simple 50 mm.
@@axreda thanks, I know other Nikon Z users enjoy Voigtlander glass so maybe look out on some of there channels.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thank u
@@axreda 👍🏻
I have apo-lanthar 35mm, too perfect, I still prefer my summicron 35mm V4, has more character.
Thanks yes agreed less perfect lenses offer more character. I have the Summicron DR for example 👍🏻
I have so many 35mm lenses, I am kind of collector maybe 😅 I have two summaron's 35 3.5 and 2.8, summicron 35 v3, v4 and v5 asph, canon f2 ltm and this apo voigtlander 35. Then some vintage nikkor ltm 35 3.5.... some lenses I haven't used for years... but sometimes, for special occasions, I use some of these, maybe once or twice a year. My all time favorite is cron 35 v4, because of size and character, but apo-lanthar 35mm is just perfect, when I need perfect.... 👌
this or Summicron f2 v5 ? i cant make my mind up :(
I have both, APO is the sharpest and most perfect, v5 is a smooth sharp and smaller. v5 for portraits
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thank you very much for the reply, appreciate your input, what about for Street Photography ? price wise i can have both of them for the same price as I got a good deal on a Silver sumicron, so I am leaning towards the latter..
@@ronangsr v5 as it has the tab and smaller
The distance scale on the lens barrel is basically unusable for zone focussing. Set the lens to f8, try to figure out how to align infinity exactly to f8 to get max depth of field at hyperfocal, you see what I mean. Not a great street photography lens.
Thanks TW, yes I dont think 50mm lenses are designed to zone focus. Wider lenses are better for scale focusing.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Disagree. Take at a look at the classic 50mm DR Summicron and its distance scale. Also, the Voigtlaender 50mm Nokton 1.2. I zone focus plenty with both of these :)
@@weisserth ok sorry I understand, yes some have longer focus throw so easier to read distance (I was using the DR yesterday! Great lens)
Killer lens
Yes!
How is the 35mm f2 lanthar vs a Leica 35 summilux
The Voigtländer 35mm APO Lanthar are better than the Leica Summilux AND cheaper !
@@cameraprepper7938 my friend compared his lux 35 fle latest version and my apo-lanthar 35mm... voigtlander is way way sharper all across, lux never comes close....
Depends what you want, if sharpness then APO, if bokeh etc the Lux
@@cameraprepper7938 thanks for confirming 👍🏻
@@Janardandas108 nice 👍🏻 thanks for confirming
Got my 50 APO-Lanthar a couple of days ago (Leica M). I'm terrified by it; it has the potential to expose the slightest shortcomming of the photographer. Use a high ISO, it will reveal it, slow shutter speed? Dang! Missed the exact point of focus? Are you blind? Not payng attention to your focus patch? My Epson 3800 printer can barely accomodate the M10-R prints at 300dpi. Wife watched me print at 22x17 with a disaproving look. Competing for non-existant walls already? (Wifey paints). Ask yourself if you can stand a tool to demand you perform to its potential. BTW, $1000 USD is not *_expensive_* Have you checked Fujifilm and Sony prices lately? Leica?
Thanks, ha yes this is a sharp lens for sure. Similar to the Leica 50 APO. I enjoy it on film to get a softer yet sharp look. Great for detail photos, less suited for female portraits
Got one ☝️ and cut my finger it was So sharp
Haha thanks John! Yes they should come with a warning! :)
Not even close man.
Are you an APO fan or Leica? :)
Oh no, there goes my tax returns. Anyways...
Ha sorry Toni :)
I would really appreciate if you guys remembered to pronounce the brand name correctly. The „i“ in Voigtländer is silent.
Thanks for the information
Matt, you should *really* take a look at how your videos translate into subtitles. Can you not write the subs yourself? Folks outside of Scotland (like me) have a hard time understanding your _vocalization._ There are _furriners_ (ole geezers) like me who depend on them to understand your _"English"._
Thank you. Yes the subtitled are not accurate, especially on these old videos. Sorry. I do write English written reviews on MrLeica.com so you can try that for most lenses (plus you get to see full res photos too)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaComI can understand you just fine over here in a America lol
I wolle really appreciate if you guys would remember to pronounce the brand name correctly. The „i“ in Voigtländer is silent.
Thanks
Testing a new lens on a sunny island with beautyfull female models.
What is wrong to be on the Isle of Skye during a rainstorm with old men?
I'd need the camera in a waterproof bag and a lens hood. Old men can look good for photos.
Beim Reden ein Punkt machen.Da kann keiner zu hören 👎🏻
Thanks, I’m trying to talk better in newer videos. This is a few years old.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thank you for your reflection,your speech sounds only in one level and fast,for human which haven’t English as mother language,it is difficult.Thank you very much.👍