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blende8 · 08-02-2010, 08:16 AM

I don't remember anymore.
The first one was definitely with close-up lens.

Here are two more with close-up lens:

f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 800

f8, 1/100 s, ISO 1250

vinceloc · 08-08-2010, 05:23 PM

I'm really interested in the close up capabilities of this lens without the close-up filter. Is it better than the SLI version or just the same.

Please post more pics taken by this lovely lens

alan_smithee_photos · 08-25-2010, 08:23 AM

Question about the difference between the SLI & SLII versions: what does the "chipped" SLII buy you (aside from the close-up lens and a different style hood)? I understand that the SLI works like an A lens, i.e., is fully functional in Av mode. Does the II get you more EXIF info or..?

Bart · 08-25-2010, 11:53 AM

In Pentax mount, the main difference is that the SLII can be bought new.
The SLI was discontinued some years ago.

Blue · 08-25-2010, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos

Question about the difference between the SLI & SLII versions: what does the "chipped" SLII buy you (aside from the close-up lens and a different style hood)? I understand that the SLI works like an A lens, i.e., is fully functional in Av mode. Does the II get you more EXIF info or..?

I think Steve Gandy may have a few of the SL I lenses left. He is the distributor for them in the U.S. Email him and ask him about the differences in the 2. I don't think the "chip" is going to do anything for Pentax.

Scroll down until you see Voigtlander SL Series I 90/3.5 APO-Lanthar Close Focus Lens

Voigtlander SL Lenses

DogLover · 08-25-2010, 07:02 PM

Truly excellent shots, blende8. You've got several stunners in there.

pcarfan · 08-26-2010, 04:06 AM

Originally posted by blende8

I don't remember anymore.
The first one was definitely with close-up lens.

Here are two more with close-up lens:

f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 800

f8, 1/100 s, ISO 1250

This is just cruel, that's all I can say...I have enough lenses already

Bart · 08-26-2010, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by pcarfan

This is just cruel, that's all I can say...I have enough lenses already

Hm, you definitely need all the SLI lenses!

alan_smithee_photos · 08-26-2010, 05:01 PM

Enough already! I put my order in.

**dcmsox2004** · 08-27-2010, 05:20 AM

thanks guys !!!!! thanks for making me order this yesterday.... talk about lba!! it's a crippling disease........ hmmmm... wonder if i can file for disability now.... lol..........
btw... i've got the 180mm lens... you never know how special it is until you see your own results... now if i can only find/buy the 125mm for $750.00 bucks... yeah... i'm dreamin'... dave m

blende8 · 08-27-2010, 05:31 AM

Since you are all so nice, here are some more:

f3.5, 1/200 s, ISO 100

f3.5, 1/250 s, ISO 100

f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 160

f3.5, 1/320 s, ISO 100

f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 100

GeneV · 08-27-2010, 05:43 AM

very nice stuff.

Back to the close-up capabilities, what is the top magnification without an extension tube?

Dan · 08-27-2010, 06:35 AM

The highest magnification without the close-up lens is 1:3.5 (focus distance of 50cm). This is the same as the SL version of the lens, and explains Cosina's designation of the lens as a "Close Focus" lens, rather than a "Macro". The highest magnification WITH the close-up lens is 1:1.8 (focus distance of 32cm).

I have the SL version of this lens, as well as the 125mm and 180mm APO-Lanthars. The 125 is a "Macro" (1:1) and the 180 is "Close Focus" (1:4). Of these, the 90 is probably my favorite, although it is difficult to say as they are all absolutely superb.

Dan

alan_smithee_photos · 08-27-2010, 08:38 AM

@blende8, those are great. So impressed with the resolution of this lens wide open, which is good since its speed was my one concern. The shot of those piglets is awesome.

08-25-2010, 02:21 PM	#20
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by alan_smithee_photos Question about the difference between the SLI & SLII versions: what does the "chipped" SLII buy you (aside from the close-up lens and a different style hood)? I understand that the SLI works like an A lens, i.e., is fully functional in Av mode. Does the II get you more EXIF info or..? I think Steve Gandy may have a few of the SL I lenses left. He is the distributor for them in the U.S. Email him and ask him about the differences in the 2. I don't think the "chip" is going to do anything for Pentax. Scroll down until you see Voigtlander SL Series I 90/3.5 APO-Lanthar Close Focus Lens Voigtlander SL Lenses Last edited by Blue; 08-25-2010 at 02:28 PM.

08-27-2010, 06:35 AM	#28
Dan Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 325	This is a "Close Focus" lens (not a "Macro") The highest magnification without the close-up lens is 1:3.5 (focus distance of 50cm). This is the same as the SL version of the lens, and explains Cosina's designation of the lens as a "Close Focus" lens, rather than a "Macro". The highest magnification WITH the close-up lens is 1:1.8 (focus distance of 32cm). I have the SL version of this lens, as well as the 125mm and 180mm APO-Lanthars. The 125 is a "Macro" (1:1) and the 180 is "Close Focus" (1:4). Of these, the 90 is probably my favorite, although it is difficult to say as they are all absolutely superb. Dan

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08-02-2010, 08:16 AM	#16
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	I don't remember anymore. The first one was definitely with close-up lens. Here are two more with close-up lens: f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 800 f8, 1/100 s, ISO 1250

08-08-2010, 05:23 PM	#17
vinceloc Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 367	I'm really interested in the close up capabilities of this lens without the close-up filter. Is it better than the SLI version or just the same. Please post more pics taken by this lovely lens

08-25-2010, 08:23 AM	#18
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	Question about the difference between the SLI & SLII versions: what does the "chipped" SLII buy you (aside from the close-up lens and a different style hood)? I understand that the SLI works like an A lens, i.e., is fully functional in Av mode. Does the II get you more EXIF info or..?

08-25-2010, 11:53 AM	#19
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	In Pentax mount, the main difference is that the SLII can be bought new. The SLI was discontinued some years ago.

08-25-2010, 07:02 PM	#21
DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Truly excellent shots, blende8. You've got several stunners in there.

08-26-2010, 04:06 AM	#22
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Originally posted by blende8 I don't remember anymore. The first one was definitely with close-up lens. Here are two more with close-up lens: f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 800 f8, 1/100 s, ISO 1250 This is just cruel, that's all I can say...I have enough lenses already

08-26-2010, 11:50 AM	#23
Bart Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: WW community of Pentax users Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,646	Originally posted by pcarfan This is just cruel, that's all I can say...I have enough lenses already Hm, you definitely need all the SLI lenses!

08-26-2010, 05:01 PM	#24
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	Enough already! I put my order in.

08-27-2010, 05:20 AM	#25
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	thanks guys !!!!! thanks for making me order this yesterday.... talk about lba!! it's a crippling disease........ hmmmm... wonder if i can file for disability now.... lol.......... btw... i've got the 180mm lens... you never know how special it is until you see your own results... now if i can only find/buy the 125mm for $750.00 bucks... yeah... i'm dreamin'... dave m

08-27-2010, 05:31 AM	#26
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Since you are all so nice, here are some more: f3.5, 1/200 s, ISO 100 f3.5, 1/250 s, ISO 100 f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 160 f3.5, 1/320 s, ISO 100 f3.5, 1/100 s, ISO 100

08-27-2010, 05:43 AM	#27
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	very nice stuff. Back to the close-up capabilities, what is the top magnification without an extension tube?

08-27-2010, 08:38 AM	#29
alan_smithee_photos Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 844	@blende8, those are great. So impressed with the resolution of this lens wide open, which is good since its speed was my one concern. The shot of those piglets is awesome.

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