Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

[woof woof]

I bought this new in July 2011 and it's in as new condition and complete with the original 52mm pinch lens cap, lens hood, 67mm lens cap (it's supplied with two lens caps, one that fits straight onto the lens and another that fits onto the lens hood) and the original box.

It's a lovely thing and at one time it was the only lens I used as if you're happy with the FoV this lens is pretty much perfect offering apertures from f0.95 to f16 and it can focus really close (0.17m) and can be used as a pseudo macro lens for flower shots and the like.

The build quality of this lens is very good and it's the best made lens I've ever owned or used. It just oozes quality. Luminous Landscape said...

"If all you've ever owned and used are contemporary lenses from the majors, such as Canon and Nikon, you'll be in for a treat when you first pick up the f/0.95 Nokton. This lens is old school, and I mean that in the most complimentary way. I'm not just referring to its technical features (or their lack) either."

Here's their review...

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/voigtlander_f095_25mm_micro_43_nocton.shtml

As I said, the lens is as new and any white specs visible are just dust.

Advertised on another forum too.

A couple of 100% crops, the second is at f0.95.

[woof woof]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

Still for sale... Any interest????

[StephenL]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

If only I had the money ...

[David M]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

If only I had a m4/3 body.

[Grumpy Hec]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

If only I had a m4/3 body.

When I do get my M1 I intend to gradually migrate to M43 and this is one of the lenses on my list. I may see if funds will run to it now but having spent rather a lot on an M1 and not yet got it I think I may be pushing my luck.


Does appeal though. Really appeal. Really , really appeal...................etc....

Wonder if I can sell a child

Hec

[David M]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

Same for me Hec, there's a handful of fast MF primes available for m4/3 that interest me. I've got everything else covered with 4/3 and OM lenses.

[StephenL]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

Wonder if I can sell a child

Hec

At 36 and 29, mine might object, otherwise ....

[timd1230]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

If I had seen this first would have jumped at it - Bought one on ebay last week - Price is about right - good luck

[woof woof]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

Thanks.

I hope it's priced well. I just looked at a well known used seller and undercut them Yes, with the used seller you get a warranty but you pay for it and I don't know what could go wrong with this lens and I think it'll outlive me

[hotbath1962]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

How does the image quality compare to the 4/3 PL25? I'm planning to move from an E-5 to the EM1 and have wondered about changing lenses to get a bit more DOF control, BUT the IQ from the 4/3 PL25 is really good so wonder if I'd gain much.

[woof woof]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

How does the image quality compare to the 4/3 PL25? I'm planning to move from an E-5 to the EM1 and have wondered about changing lenses to get a bit more DOF control, BUT the IQ from the 4/3 PL25 is really good so wonder if I'd gain much.

PL25? Is that the Panasonic 25mm f1.4?

If it is...

If you follow that link in my OP you'll see that they compare the Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 to the Panasonic 25mm f1.4. I think the Voigtlander shades it + you get the close focus ability which I don't think the Panasonic can match and of course you get the aperture that the Panasonic can't match but the Panasonic is AF. I'd add something else to the Voigtlanders plus column - build quality, I don't believe that the Panasonic can match it.
From that review...

"The frames immediately above were both taken at f/1.4. The Voigtlander is on the left and the Summilux is on the right. What I see is a bit more contrast from the Voigtlander and a tad more detail. Very close, but with a slight edge to the Nokton."

And...

"The above shot at f/0.95 with the Nokton is surprising in that it gives up little in the way of resolution to the next smaller aperture. Indeed in every shot that I took with the Nokton wide open I unfailing was impressed with its ability to not let me down and turn into glowing mush."

What I say...

It's usable at all apertures although there is some blooming and CA at the widest apertures but if you've ever used a wide aperture lens you'll know that this is really par for the course (I have lenses that show more blooming and CA at f2 than the f0.95 shows at f0.95) and often you have to view at 100% or at least some other high magnification for it to begin to seriously impact. Modern processing software can of course help in this respect.

It's a very good lens.

[Edman]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

How does the image quality compare to the 4/3 PL25? I'm planning to move from an E-5 to the EM1 and have wondered about changing lenses to get a bit more DOF control, BUT the IQ from the 4/3 PL25 is really good so wonder if I'd gain much.

Its really a matter of do you need f/0.95 vs do you need AF?

Also better build quality vs twice the weight.

Also, at f/0.95 the Nokton has "character". I'd look through image galleries to see if you like it.

[woof woof]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

Its really a matter of do you need f/0.95 vs do you need AF?

Also better build quality vs twice the weight.

Also, at f/0.95 the Nokton has "character". I'd look through image galleries to see if you like it.

I think it's better than that. As I said, I have lenses that show more "character" at f2 than the Voigtlander does at f0.95 but remember also that this character is often only really visible in very large prints viewed closely or when viewing at high magnification on screen. In real world images the "character" is something that's secondary (very much so IMVHO) to the image.

If anyone has a serious interest in this lens I'll provide raws at various apertures including wide open but as this takes time and effort can we please keep requests for raws to those with interest to buy.

Thanks.

[woof woof]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

I remembered some test shots I had at f0.95.

I suggest that even though they're via Photobucket and so will be mangled a bit there's nothing to worry about "character" wise here... ...









Here's a 100% crop of that brush...



On screen it's sharp and you can pick which bristle you want to focus on

[woof woof]

Re: Voigtlander 25mm f0.95.

Any interest before I look to sell this some other way?

I'll leave this up for the weekend and if there's no interest by Monday I'll look to sell it somewhere else.