Compact-Short-Telephoto (Voigtlanders)

hoopsontoast · 05-08-2014, 01:22 AM

I am looking for a short telephoto prime to go with a K-01.

I have been recommended the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4, as well as the 90mm f3.5 APO too, and the two things that attract me to them is the quality of the bokeh I have seen from samples online and the build/size/weight.
The the other option is of course the DA70 f2.4 which sits between them in speed but of course is a lot smaller than both although from samples the bokeh seems to sometimes be a bit nervous, like my Sigma DP3M.

Manual focus is not an issue (focus peaking), and this lens will be used for landscape as well as portraits.

Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 (~85mm) [320g]
DA70 f2.4 (~105mm) [130g]
90mm f3.5 APO (~135mm) [320g]

I have ruled out the Sigma 85mm f1.4 due to size weight, and similarly the Samyang 85mm f1.4 although its a bit lighter. I previously had a sigma SD15 with the 20-40mm f2.8 and 28-70mm f2.8 being around 600g each was a bit too much so looking for a smaller/lighter setup.

FWIW, I have a DA14 f2.8 [Already relatively heavy] coming to go with the K-01 for the wide as well as a Sigma DP3M that I already have.

Cheers, Rob

**savoche** · 05-08-2014, 03:22 AM

I would have thought the FA77 f1.8 was an obvious option as well? Not quite as small as the DA70, but close.

Not that it would help you a whole lot in choosing one

hoopsontoast · 05-08-2014, 03:25 AM

Thanks, I should have said a budget of around £300, which the three above tend to go for where as the 77mm Limited still go for £600+

**Glenn M** · 05-08-2014, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by hoopsontoast

I am looking for a short telephoto prime to go with a K-01.

I have been recommended the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4, as well as the 90mm f3.5 APO too, and the two things that attract me to them is the quality of the bokeh I have seen from samples online and the build/size/weight.
The the other option is of course the DA70 f2.4 which sits between them in speed but of course is a lot smaller than both although from samples the bokeh seems to sometimes be a bit nervous, like my Sigma DP3M.

Manual focus is not an issue (focus peaking), and this lens will be used for landscape as well as portraits.

Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 (~85mm) [320g]
DA70 f2.4 (~105mm) [130g]
90mm f3.5 APO (~135mm) [320g]

I have ruled out the Sigma 85mm f1.4 due to size weight, and similarly the Samyang 85mm f1.4 although its a bit lighter. I previously had a sigma SD15 with the 20-40mm f2.8 and 28-70mm f2.8 being around 600g each was a bit too much so looking for a smaller/lighter setup.

FWIW, I have a DA14 f2.8 [Already relatively heavy] coming to go with the K-01 for the wide as well as a Sigma DP3M that I already have.

Cheers, Rob

As you don;t mind manual focus, have you considered anything from the russian Helios stable? I have the 44M, interesting swirly bokeh under the right conditions and very sharp, can be had for just a few pounds.
I recently bought a Pentax M135/3.5 for £30 on ebay, super light and compact with nice bokeh and sharp.

hoopsontoast · 05-11-2014, 11:35 PM

I have been offered a chance to have a play with the 58mm from someone I know locally at some point in the near future when I have a free weekend!

Another quick Q, does anyone know if the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 SLII was produced in the Pentax mount?

05-08-2014, 01:22 AM	#1
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861	Compact-Short-Telephoto (Voigtlanders) I am looking for a short telephoto prime to go with a K-01. I have been recommended the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4, as well as the 90mm f3.5 APO too, and the two things that attract me to them is the quality of the bokeh I have seen from samples online and the build/size/weight. The the other option is of course the DA70 f2.4 which sits between them in speed but of course is a lot smaller than both although from samples the bokeh seems to sometimes be a bit nervous, like my Sigma DP3M. Manual focus is not an issue (focus peaking), and this lens will be used for landscape as well as portraits. Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 (~85mm) [320g] DA70 f2.4 (~105mm) [130g] 90mm f3.5 APO (~135mm) [320g] I have ruled out the Sigma 85mm f1.4 due to size weight, and similarly the Samyang 85mm f1.4 although its a bit lighter. I previously had a sigma SD15 with the 20-40mm f2.8 and 28-70mm f2.8 being around 600g each was a bit too much so looking for a smaller/lighter setup. FWIW, I have a DA14 f2.8 [Already relatively heavy] coming to go with the K-01 for the wide as well as a Sigma DP3M that I already have. Cheers, Rob

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05-08-2014, 03:22 AM	#2
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	I would have thought the FA77 f1.8 was an obvious option as well? Not quite as small as the DA70, but close. Not that it would help you a whole lot in choosing one

05-08-2014, 03:25 AM	#3
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861 Original Poster	Thanks, I should have said a budget of around £300, which the three above tend to go for where as the 77mm Limited still go for £600+

05-08-2014, 03:47 AM	#4
Glenn M Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Isle of Wight uk. Photos: Gallery Posts: 64	Originally posted by hoopsontoast I am looking for a short telephoto prime to go with a K-01. I have been recommended the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4, as well as the 90mm f3.5 APO too, and the two things that attract me to them is the quality of the bokeh I have seen from samples online and the build/size/weight. The the other option is of course the DA70 f2.4 which sits between them in speed but of course is a lot smaller than both although from samples the bokeh seems to sometimes be a bit nervous, like my Sigma DP3M. Manual focus is not an issue (focus peaking), and this lens will be used for landscape as well as portraits. Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 (~85mm) [320g] DA70 f2.4 (~105mm) [130g] 90mm f3.5 APO (~135mm) [320g] I have ruled out the Sigma 85mm f1.4 due to size weight, and similarly the Samyang 85mm f1.4 although its a bit lighter. I previously had a sigma SD15 with the 20-40mm f2.8 and 28-70mm f2.8 being around 600g each was a bit too much so looking for a smaller/lighter setup. FWIW, I have a DA14 f2.8 [Already relatively heavy] coming to go with the K-01 for the wide as well as a Sigma DP3M that I already have. Cheers, Rob As you don;t mind manual focus, have you considered anything from the russian Helios stable? I have the 44M, interesting swirly bokeh under the right conditions and very sharp, can be had for just a few pounds. I recently bought a Pentax M135/3.5 for £30 on ebay, super light and compact with nice bokeh and sharp.

05-11-2014, 11:35 PM	#5
hoopsontoast Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 861 Original Poster	I have been offered a chance to have a play with the 58mm from someone I know locally at some point in the near future when I have a free weekend! Another quick Q, does anyone know if the Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 SLII was produced in the Pentax mount?