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plantlong · 2 years

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cine-gear · 2 years

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7Artisans Spectrum Full Frame T2.0 Cine Lenses Released | CineD

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lahoreherald · 3 years

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The explosion of new mirrorless lenses leaves DSLRs in the dust

This week’s spate of new commercials for mirrorless camera lenses from Sigma, Tamron, and 7Artisans. This shows that the camera world is recovering from the pandemic downturn – accelerating the growing gap between mirrors and DSLRs.

Within days we saw exciting new lenses from Sigma, Tamron, and 7Artisans for all major mirrorless tripods. And now Canon has joined the battle (unofficially at least) with some new patents held by Canon News for some modest f/1.4s. Which promises the number for its RF mount has revealed.

There is no doubt that the effects of the pandemic on supply chains and production have slowed the rapid development of new mirrorless lenses for Canon and Nikon. Nikon was forced to formally deny that its Z-mount lenses had been impacted by the delay in May of last year. But this week has shown that innovative mirrorless lenses, even if some are called “development messages”, are in the works. What about DSLRs? The latest news is just the opposite. Sony has officially ceased selling its A-mount DSLRs in the United States. While Canon EF-mount and Nikon F-mount DSLR lenses are experiencing a series of disruptions.

On the other hand, Sony’s cameraless camera is the undisputed winner this week. The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2/8 for E-Mount is a very attractive new option for all those who need a highly flexible focus area combined with a bright maximum aperture in a relatively small case.

The announcement of the Sigma 150-600mm 1: 5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (below) is equally exciting for owners of Sony, Panasonic or Leica cameras. Based on the lenses of older and equivalent Sigma DSLR cameras. This lens offers a very large magnification range for the relatively low price of $1,499 / £1,199. While it will not be available as soon as Tamron’s latest announcement, pre-orders have already begun. But it’s not just full-frame SLRs that get all the bang for the buck this week. Lenses for Sony, Fujifilm, Canon and Nikon APS-C cameras, as well as Micro Four Thirds housings from Olympus and Panasonic. These are all available from China-based company 7Artisans.

And in perhaps the most symbolic fuse change, the Nikon Zfc – which is actually the mirror arm of the Nikon FM2 SLR. Thanks to the TArtisan f.50 mm lens. Their first third-party Z-mount lens in a matching retro/1.2, 35mm f/1.4 and 17mm f/1.4 style offering. The only real question with all this news is how quickly it can be produced to meet demand.

Glass Ruler

The arrival of a wide variety of mirrorless lenses this week doesn’t deny that DSLR cameras are still ahead of the curve with the sheer number of lenses available. But the quality and innovation of the new mirror lenses are truly impressive. And it also make 2021 a possible turning point in camera history.

This week we tested two great new macro options for Nikon and Canon mirrorless cameras. The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM (spoiler, gets five stars). And while there are still gaps in the camera giant’s mirrorless composition. Most of them are filled or will be finished by the end of the year.

In addition, almost every new first-hand mirrorless lens offers a significant leap in quality compared to equivalent DSLRs. This is understandable because the mirror designs of lenses are more complex. Which allows them to take edge-to-edge sharpness to a new level and control lens distortion at large apertures.

All of this is, of course, just a continuation of the 2020 trend, which CIPA says is the first year of more SLR shipments. And that certainly doesn’t mean DSLRs are bad cameras or not worth considering right now. In terms of value, they’re hard to beat given the market forces used for DSLRs and lenses.

But the recent craze for the Nikon Z9 and Canon EOS R3 at the Olympics – where two full-frame SLRs seem to compete as fiercely as athletes. And a spate of new lens announcements this week suggest that mirrorless is now the only game in the world. World City is for the new camera. And by the end of 2021, they may have ruined the chance to see a new DSLR.

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thephoblographer · 2 years

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The Best Lenses for the Leica CL (the Original)

We like them small. 📷

There are tons of Leica lenses out there, and a lot of them are for the Leica M mount. But, because it’s the smallest Leica m-mount camera, the Leica CL stands out. The best lenses for the Leica CL balance image quality with size. That’s the focus (pun intended) for this round up. Dive in with us! (more…)

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livefromphilly · 3 years

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My Gear of the Year for 2020

I haven’t done one of these since 2016, but I also haven’t gotten this much new (to me) gear since then.

1. Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master

While I like all the gear that I've purchased this year, my favorite things are ones that let me take photographs in ways that I couldn't before. Naturally, the drone is the champion of this category but this large aperture wide angle lens is not far behind in terms of opening new opportunities and trumps it on things like image quality by a country mile. A lot of my favorite photographs have been night time shots and this thing is perfect for that. In fact, it may actually be my favorite lens of all time.

2. DJI Mavic Mini

I've thought about getting a drone for years, but the complicated nature of registering with the government and having follow a number of poorly explained laws to fly kept me away. DJI's sub 250 gram coupled with the pandemic were able to push me over the edge to start flying.

3. Fuji X100V

While the X100V doesn't do a lot that my other cameras can't, it does it all in an amazingly stylish way. It's a beautiful camera that feels like a work of art in the hand and actively makes you want to go use it. It also solved pretty much every issue I had about the X100F to the point where I can't imagine where they take the series of cameras in the future.

4. PanasonicLUMIX G VARIO 45-150 mm / F4. 0-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S

I got this when I picked up the GX7 and I actually like it more than the camera itself. It's not going to win any awards for sharpness or speed but it is so freaking small for a telephoto that I don't even care. I've always stayed away from telephotos for the most part because how much space they take up in a bag and how much weight they put on my shoulders. This lens solves those problems and lets me shoot in a way I normally can't.

5. 7Artisans 25mm f/1.8

Although I mainly use the telephoto zoom with my GX7, this little 50mm equivalent is quite the lens for $70 new. It's best feature is its superb close focusing ability, which I used to shoot the majority of the photos in this list.

6. Panasonic LUIMIX GX7 + Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH

While a 2013 Micro Four Thirds camera isn't nearly as inspiring as something like a Fuji X100V, it has a lot of character and is surprisingly modern for something pushing a decade. Image quality admittedly can't hold up against modern APS-C sensors (let alone full frame), but the relatively small lenses are a nice tradeoff. The lens the camera came with is a rather ho-hum affair, but it folds into itself enough to make the camera fit in jacket pocket. I haven't quite put the camera or the kit lens through its proper paces yet due to the ongoing pandemic and the fact that it gets dark a little after 5:00pm these days, but hopefully I can really use it this summer.

7. Lightpix Labs Flash Q20II

These great little flashes were a gift from my mom and girlfriend. They have little wireless transmitters built into the base so you can detach them and use them as radio triggered wireless flashes. I haven't gotten much use out of them yet but maybe I'll get out and shoot with them more once I get vaccinated.

8. Domke F-5XB

I got this small shoulder bag as a replacement/compliment to my Peak Design Everyday Sling 5L. It holds a lot less than the Peak Design, but I think it looks nicer. It also has a grippy side which makes it less prone to shoulder slipping compared to other bags I own. Domke was also originally started by a Philly-based photographer so that's pretty cool. I also probably shouldn’t have tried to put this in the lightbox because it super doesn’t fit.

9. Hahnel Procube 2

This is a multi-battery charger that can charge two batteries at once and has a digital readout. The cool thing about it is that it has interchangeable plates so you can charge batteries from different manufactures. The Sony model I have here can charge the bigger Z batteries, those smaller batteries that the APS-C and older full frame cameras used, and the batteries for the RX100 cameras (because you know I'll probably get one of those again 😂).

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seatosomert · 3 years

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Street Photography...my New therapy.

Now you guys who've been here a while will already know about my love for Street Photography.

Just of late I've been dealing with some significant work stress.

I'm meditating and getting outdoors. I usually exercise regularly in the gym but I've not been for a week now.

I've needed something else to immerse myself into and take my mind away from the stresses at work.

I've chosen to throw myself into more Street photography.

I've been reading what I can only describe as one of the best self help books I've read. I'm sure the author Sean Tucker intended this book for other means, yet I say self help because it is self help for creatives.

In writing this book Sean has helped me to do some real soul searching and I've made some discoveries along the way.

I've leapt out of a creative rut, discovered my photographic Raison D' Etre and I've started to connect with my photography in an entirely new way. And it feels great.

I've let go of my, probably unhealthy connection with Social Media for a more casual relationship. I've started to invest more time in helping others by getting back into coaching again.

In essence I've completely fallen back, head over heels, in love with my photography again. But this time without the baggage that has us doubting ourselves or comparing ourselves to others too often.

We all do it.

The book is a mix of philosophical narrative, which Tucker presents with a gentle, non-patronising delivery. He writes with an honesty and degree of vulnerability that allows the reader to truly connect with his story. One which some of us share in many aspects.

However, where this book differs from all others about improving your photography let's say, is that it's applicable to all creatives.

Indeed it doesn't focus on photography, but instead talks about just being creative and the struggles we can all face. Then he begins to unwrap some of this and gives you some suggestions on how to unpack your creative blocks let's say, re-organise your priorities (pretty much you as a person really) in a conversational manner rather than a list of what to do and what not to do.

It's also a bit of an auto biography for Tucker. And what an interesting and varied life he has led.

Anyway. I tell you this not to try and sell you his book (although I can HIGHLY recommend it), but instead to explain to you how I have refocused my creative attention and some of the tools I've used to do this. It's got me into a much better place creatively. This book was the significant catalyst.

Zone Focusing...the street photogs secret weapon.

I've gone back to shooting on the Sony a6300 for now when shooting street scenes. The articulating screen is great for this genre and as I have been using some 7Artisans manual focus lenses (25mm f/1.8 and 55mm f/1.4) I've been using the superior Peak focusing in the Sony a6300.

However. Today I was using zone focusing. This is where you set your aperture and focus point so that you have. A zone within which any subject entering that zone will be in acceptable focus.

The advantage of this method is that you set your focus and aperture then you shoot. You can also preset your shutter speed and just switch ISO to auto and then just focus on what's going on around you and composition. It's the fastest possible way you can shoot. Yes, it's even faster than the fastest AF, because you see, you shoot, you move on. That's it.

It's a truly liberating way to shoot and before anyone even notices you you're done and gone.

It's great and I highly recommend it.

If anyone wants me to go into this more and talk through how this is done, comment on the post and I'll sort something for you guys.

So here are some more shots, all of which have been shot with the focus zone method.

I have to say, I went to meet a pal for lunch today and so went to the city an hour early and shot for an hour before our meet.

It was easy to fit in and it was so therapeutic just pointing my fully manual semi pro (some might say) Camera as a point and shoot, but a point and shoot that I had complete control over the metering etc and firing away. I didn't do any chimping. Just shot and moved on.

I managed to hit focus about 98% of the time I have found when I examined the images at home. It was great.

And the important bit...I was feeling complete overwhelm with stress a couple of days ago. I couldn't be arsed doing anything.

I knew that was totally not me.

Getting out to shoot in this way, no stress shooting basically, allowed me to just completely immerse myself and be present in my environment and just to shoot for the sheer pleasure of it.

So my gratitude goes out to Sean Tucker for writing what is a truly amazing piece of work and to photography for saving me from complete burn out.

So this last image was taken yesterday by my amazing wife who managed to catch a rare image of me with a genuine smile.

(Love you babes 😁x)

So that's it guys. Comment, like, share follow and hit me up for any observations, any questions and feel free to share your stories in the comments if you've had a similar experience to the one I describe here.

See all in a bit.

Kind regards.

Neil.

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thepopinjay · 4 years

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Picked up one of those cheapo 7artisans 55mm lenses for my Fuji XT3. Recommended. A lot of little quirks that make it feel like a vintage lens.

#7artisans #fuji xt3 #fujifilm #xt3 #self portrait #photography #selfie #fuji #7artisans 55mm f1.4 #55mm

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ericlwoods · 9 months

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Scenes Seen/Vintage Digital: Leica M Type 240 and 7Artisans 50mm f/1.1.

I go on about this lens. A lot. It is a contradiction. One of my favorite lenses. One of the least expensive fast 50mm lenses. And as stated in this space very flexible. Adapted to mirrorless. Shoot with film. Shoot with a digital M. I have discussed the camera over a few posts… …with a review series. This is now my preferred way of using this lens. This post is another in the Scenes Seen…

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cosmotographer · 4 years

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Photo Credit: Stephen Gandy (CameraQuest)

The 35mm focal length is the most versatile focal length for any camera system and I’ve talked about this in depth in one of my reviews. It’s a great middle ground for general, street, travel photography and anything in-between due to its balanced field of view. It has a “wide” (but not too wide) field of view to capture your context with just enough distance and pull, while maintaining its composure relatively well when it comes to distortion. This “middle of the road” focal length make it an ideal choice for most people as the only focal length they really need, which explains why the 35mm had become ubiquitous as the “do it all” lens.

This new-ish lens by Voigtlander hits all the spots mentioned earlier, but it enters murky waters. This particular segment is challenging for most manufacturers as they have one major obstacle to overcome, which is the benchmark for all 35mm lenses: the Leica Summicron.

In this review, we will go over what might be Voigtlander’s most promising proposition and see if it has what it takes to take on the great lens of power.

Introduction

When the Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/2 ASPH was released in 2019, there was a lot hype surrounding this lens as people saw this as the second coming of an affordable 35mm f/2 lens since the Zeiss Biogon. A lens, they hoped, to compete against the Leica Summicron 35mm. Things were looking good as the lens had a more affordable starting price tag of $799.99 USD, therefore it wasn’t surprising that it quickly gained traction and popularity within the Leica community. This price point allowed Voigtlander to position itself comfortably cheaper than the Carl-Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2, and thousands cheaper than a new Summicron. This was more than enough of a reason for people to get excited and when initial reviews were released, people were shocked how well the lens punched above its weight.

People took notice and money was thrown at computer screens.

Competition is always good right?

Classical yet sharp with amazing transitions. The bokeh is a little busy though.

@cosmotographer

“…they’ve also managed to create the smallest 35mm f/2 lens currently in production.”

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/2 ASPH

Competing in this sacred segment may seem like an uphill challenge for the Voigtlander, but fortunately for them, its competitors had left a wide berth for improvement where the little Ultron could stand on its own. By choosing to position their new lens as the cheaper alternative without compromising image quality, they were able to squeeze in as a viable alternative to its other German (and Chinese) counterparts.

The 35mm f/2 Segment

The cheapest option: 7Artisans 35mm f/2

Image Quality: Excellent

Render Type: Modern

Build Quality: Good – need manual adjustments

Ergonomics: Good

Price: $289.00 USD

Made in China

The budget option: Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/2 ASPH

Image Quality: Excellent

Render Type: Classical tones and modern sharpness

Build Quality: Excellent

Ergonomics: Good

Price: [eafl id=”5285″ name=”Voigtlander Ultron 35 f/2 Vintage” text=”$799.99″] USD

Made in Japan

The premium option: Carl-Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2

Image Quality: Excellent but soft corners wide open at f/2

Render Type: Modern tones and cooler colors.

Build Quality: Excellent

Ergonomics: Ok

Price: [eafl id=”5495″ name=”Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2 ZM” text=”$1141.99″] USD

Made in Japan

The top shelf option: Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH

Image Quality: Excellent

Render Type: Classical tones and modern sharpness.

Build Quality: Excellent

Ergonomics: Excellent

Price: [eafl id=”5272″ name=”Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (11879)” text=”$1999.99″] USD+ (Used)

Made in Germany

From the list of lenses above, Voigtlander’s only real rival would be its sister lens, the Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2, which is also manufactured by the same company that assembles the Voigtlanders: Cosina. Despite their manufacturing similarities, build quality and the strange 43mm filter size, their differences lie in their characters as the Zeiss had quirks of its own.

For example, while the more expensive Zeiss 35mm is a sharp lens, its corners were known to be muddy wide open and surprisingly not up to par with its slower (albeit excellent) brother, the C-Biogon 35mm f/2.8 ASPH. There is also the controversial “issue” that Zeiss lenses tend to render cool and clinical compared to the Voigtlander and even Leica, but this is a subjective matter as there are people that like the way the Zeiss draws images.

Very sharp | f/4.8 / 1/4000 / ISO 200

Sunset | f/3.4 / 1/4000 / ISO 200

Photo Credit: Stephen Gandy (CameraQuest)

“…keeping some of the quirks that hipsters like to call, ‘character’.”

Build & Design

During its original development, Voigtlander’s goal of the Ultron 35mm f/2 was to create a vintage looking lens that nods back to the 1950s when lenses were tiny and lightweight. They definitely achieved that and then some when they also added a modern aspherical element to bring the optical quality to 21st century standards, but maintaining some of the quirks that hipsters call, “character”. The aesthetics of the lens body may not be for everyone, and the chrome parts give off a retro Cadillac vibe, especially for those that prefer a more stealth look like the Summicron. Personally, I’m not be a fan of the design.

I am, however, impressed with its overall size and weight when I first held it in my hands.

This is truly a tiny and featherlight lens.

While the body is lightweight and compact at a mere 6 ounces, its packed tightly with an aspherical element as part of its 8 elements and 5 groups, which gives the lens more of a modern look with improved sharpness. Not only is this lens Summicron level sharp, but they’ve also retained the image quality that Voigtlander lenses are known for: classical rendering with a bit of softness added to it. It’s as if the lens designers went into Lightroom and just turned down the clarity level just a little bit. Not only do they squeeze out every optical performance in such a tiny lens, but they’ve also managed to create the smallest 35mm f/2 lens currently in production.

Photo Credit: Stephen Gandy (CameraQuest)

Welterweight Champ

Don’t let the size fool you as the lens is solidly built with an all aluminum construction, packed with glass, will surprise people with its $800 price tag ($700 new during Voigtlander’s sales). This is a very solid and durable lens. What most people don’t know is that the front filter ring and the focusing helicoid is made entirely from brass, similar to the Summicron. Another cool reason why the front filter ring is brass is that if you want to install a UV filter onto the lens, the brass mount prevents a softer metal like aluminum (common for cheap UV filters) from getting stuck. A Cosina* trademark that is consistent with all Voigtlander and Zeiss lenses. I personally recommend B+W Nano MRC 007 filters as they’re made of brass as well.

Nothing on this lens feels flimsy or cheap and if I had to compare the lens build quality to a Leica lens, it would be the slower, but lightweight Summarit-M 35mm and the [eafl id=”5494″ name=”Zeiss C-Biogon 35mm f/2.8 ZM” text=”Zeiss C-Biogon 35mm f/2.8″]. Both extremely well built and solid lenses.

Weight: 6 ounces

Minimum Focus Distance (MFD): 0.58m

Build: Aluminum

Flare resistant and fantastic micro-contrast

@cosmotographer

“…the Ultron as the lens itself is as modern as they come with a hint of classical rendering.”

Mechanically, it’s not as refined as the Summicron, or even the cheaper Summarit lenses, but they’re on par with the rest of the Zeiss lenses as they’re both assembled in the same factory, built to the same standards.

However, not everything is perfect and if I had to nitpick about a few things…

The focus tab is a small tiny pin, which is easy to miss due to its minuscule size. One of the few compromises to fit that “vintage” aesthetic that Voigtlander was going for. More form than function.

The silver finish on the aperture and focus rings showed some moderate wear pretty quickly and I don’t believe it’s coated with anything to protect the paint.

The [eafl id=”5567″ name=”Voigtlander LH-12 Lens Hood” text=”LH-12″] Lens Hood is very expensive and adds to the length of the lens significantly. I don’t recommend picking one up unless you’re very particular about it.

43mm Filter Size – not a big deal if you already own a few Zeiss lenses as they use the same filter size, but this is an awkward filter size.

Fantastic rendering | f/4 / 1/125 / ISO 200

“…modern as they come with a hint of classical rendering.”

Image Quality

Regardless of the high build quality mentioned earlier, the most important factor of a lens is its image quality and rest assured, this lens exceeds all expectations for this price point.

Beautiful rendering and micro-contrast | f/2 / 1/4000 / ISO 200

“It’s as if the lens designers went into Lightroom and just turned down the clarity level just a little bit.”

The images have a certain look to them and the way the images are rendered with this lens is typical Voigtlander: sharp, neutral colors, subtle micro-contrast and classical bokeh.

What was most surprising to me was how the images kind of remind me of the Leica Summicron 35mm ASPH that I reviewed here. The sharpness is on par but you will hear people on the internet saying that it’s sharper than the Summicron. It’s a possibility and the performance of this lens does show its merits, but side by side, any differences are immaterial in practical uses.

Stop pixel peeping. It’s a $700 lens.

The micro-contrast is also very good, but falls a little short to the Summicron, but overall renders very similarly to the Leica. To be completely frank, I can honestly say that the Ultron is optically equal to the Summicron for the most part and for any shortfalls, it’s so small that it doesn’t matter.

What can be said, is that based on image quality alone, this lens beats out the Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2.

RAW | Another flare shot | f/5.6 / 1/4000 / ISO 200

User Experience

The handling of this lens is close to perfect, but the focusing knob is something that people have to get used to, especially if you’re used to the crescent shaped tabs like on the Summicron or the Nokton 35mm f/1.4. This is the only handling issue I have with this lens as the focusing knob is easy to miss when you’re about to take a photo. There is a good chance that you’ll forget where you left the focus if you had to take your hands off the camera. Otherwise, the focus throws are extremely smooth and fast, but accuracy can suffer due to the focusing knob. I’m definitely not a fan of this.

The aperture controls are set by two subtle, yet protruding metal tabs with machined serrations, where the user can easily manipulate the aperture just solely on feel thanks to its positive detents. I actually prefer the stiffer clicks on both Voigtlander and Zeiss aperture rings over Leica’s offering.

That being said, I wouldn’t consider this lens a handling demon like the Summicron or the Summarit for those quick focus hits.

In Summary

I would be lying to you if I said that I didn’t have my own prejudices towards this lens when it was first announced for the Leica M mount. This was not because I didn’t like Voigtlander (on the contrary), but because I didn’t believe there was a sub-$1000 lens that could match the Summicron’s superlative glass and user experience. This bias from my previous experiences with Voigtlander lenses set a low standard for me, because while Voigtlander made great lenses, they also came with a lot of compromises. What Voigtlander had accomplished this time, was that they were able to build one of the best 35mm f/2 lens you can buy and it demands your attention.

*Cosina is the parent company of Voigtlander and manufactures Zeiss ZM line of lenses for the Leica M mount in their factory in Japan.

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[eafl id=”5285″ name=”Voigtlander Ultron 35 f/2 Vintage” text=”Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/2 ASPH”]

Overpriced Lens Hood: [eafl id=”5567″ name=”Voigtlander LH-12 Lens Hood” text=”LH-12″]

[eafl id=”5272″ name=”Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (11879)” text=”Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH”]

[eafl id=”5495″ name=”Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2 ZM” text=”Carl-Zeiss Biogon 35mm f/2″]

Featured Image by Stephen Gandy at CameraQuest

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/2 ASPH – Summicron on a Budget Photo Credit: Stephen Gandy (CameraQuest) The 35mm focal length is the most versatile focal length for any camera system and I've talked about this in depth in one of my reviews.

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