Looking for something Voigtlander in Pentax Mount

motorhead9999 · 12-14-2019, 09:16 PM

So I really love the look of the Voigtlander 15mm lens for Sony Emount. However, there is a possibility I might be leaving Sony for Canon in the next year, and given that I'm still keeping my K1, I'm hesitant to buy that lens as I wouldn't be able to adapt it to anything I would (theoretically) own.

(For reference... Review: Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 III E aspherical for Sony E-Mount)

Other than a Voigtlander 20mm lens, I wasn't able to find anything on the wide angle side that was ever made for Pentax.

Can someone recommend me a lens that would behave, or have the same "look" as a wide angle voightlander, but in K mount? Or know of a Voigtlander that can actually be adapted to K mount?

Thanks in advance!

---------- Post added 12-14-19 at 09:21 PM ----------

Actually....could this be adapted to K mount with the linked adapter?

hcc · 12-14-2019, 10:24 PM

On Pentax K-mount, the DA15mm Ltd is a very special wide angle lens. Highly recommended by many incl. myself.

While I have the DA15mm as well as 3 longer Voigltander lenses, I would tend to say that DA15mm gives a different (IMHO) feel from the VL lenses and I like it.

One of my favourite K-mount lens is the Voigtlander Nokton 58 mm f1.4. That is a very special one and you may consider it for a longer lens.

Hope that the thoughts might assist.

**Tas** · 12-14-2019, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by motorhead9999

So I really love the look of the Voigtlander 15mm lens for Sony Emount. However, there is a possibility I might be leaving Sony for Canon in the next year, and given that I'm still keeping my K1, I'm hesitant to buy that lens as I wouldn't be able to adapt it to anything I would (theoretically) own.

(For reference... Review: Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 III E aspherical for Sony E-Mount)

Other than a Voigtlander 20mm lens, I wasn't able to find anything on the wide angle side that was ever made for Pentax.

Can someone recommend me a lens that would behave, or have the same "look" as a wide angle voightlander, but in K mount? Or know of a Voigtlander that can actually be adapted to K mount?

Thanks in advance!

---------- Post added 12-14-19 at 09:21 PM ----------

Actually....could this be adapted to K mount with the linked adapter?

I can't help with Voigtlander options but if converted manual lens are okay with you there are several Zeiss options (15/2.8, 18/2.8, 18/3.5, and 21/2.8) that you can search for in Nikon mount that can be converted. The details for this can be found here: Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras The last two actually come in K mount but good luck finding any for sale.

Leitax also do adaptors for Contax and Leica, there could be some options to consider there that fit.

I don't know if they adapt Voigtlanders but emailing Leitax will fill that blank in for you.

Good luck with finding a solution that fits the bill.

Tas

**pentaxus** · 12-15-2019, 01:19 AM

Zeiss makes a number of nice lenses in M42 which can be adapted. The widest current design I have seen is a 25mm 2.8 however.

**felixkh** · 12-15-2019, 03:33 AM

The voigtlander lenses I know of are: 20mm ,40mm and 90mm, which can be found in K mount.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-15-2019, 04:26 AM

Originally posted by felixkh

The voigtlander lenses I know of are: 20mm ,40mm and 90mm, which can be found in K mount.

the Nokton 58/1.4 was also available in k-mount, as were the 125mm and 180mm Lanthars...

none are in current production...

**felixkh** · 12-22-2019, 02:01 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

the Nokton 58/1.4 was also available in k-mount, as were the 125mm and 180mm Lanthars...

none are in current production...

Yes, Some of my buddies had the 125, 180 and 58/1.4. All said they were great lenses. Cannot be found 2nd hand in Singapore though.

12-14-2019, 09:16 PM	#1
motorhead9999 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Photos: Albums Posts: 114	Looking for something Voigtlander in Pentax Mount So I really love the look of the Voigtlander 15mm lens for Sony Emount. However, there is a possibility I might be leaving Sony for Canon in the next year, and given that I'm still keeping my K1, I'm hesitant to buy that lens as I wouldn't be able to adapt it to anything I would (theoretically) own. (For reference... Review: Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 III E aspherical for Sony E-Mount) Other than a Voigtlander 20mm lens, I wasn't able to find anything on the wide angle side that was ever made for Pentax. Can someone recommend me a lens that would behave, or have the same "look" as a wide angle voightlander, but in K mount? Or know of a Voigtlander that can actually be adapted to K mount? Thanks in advance! ---------- Post added 12-14-19 at 09:21 PM ---------- Actually....could this be adapted to K mount with the linked adapter?

12-14-2019, 10:24 PM	#2
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,002	On Pentax K-mount, the DA15mm Ltd is a very special wide angle lens. Highly recommended by many incl. myself. While I have the DA15mm as well as 3 longer Voigltander lenses, I would tend to say that DA15mm gives a different (IMHO) feel from the VL lenses and I like it. One of my favourite K-mount lens is the Voigtlander Nokton 58 mm f1.4. That is a very special one and you may consider it for a longer lens. Hope that the thoughts might assist. Last edited by hcc; 12-14-2019 at 10:53 PM.

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12-14-2019, 11:44 PM	#3
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by motorhead9999 So I really love the look of the Voigtlander 15mm lens for Sony Emount. However, there is a possibility I might be leaving Sony for Canon in the next year, and given that I'm still keeping my K1, I'm hesitant to buy that lens as I wouldn't be able to adapt it to anything I would (theoretically) own. (For reference... Review: Voigtlander 15mm 4.5 III E aspherical for Sony E-Mount) Other than a Voigtlander 20mm lens, I wasn't able to find anything on the wide angle side that was ever made for Pentax. Can someone recommend me a lens that would behave, or have the same "look" as a wide angle voightlander, but in K mount? Or know of a Voigtlander that can actually be adapted to K mount? Thanks in advance! ---------- Post added 12-14-19 at 09:21 PM ---------- Actually....could this be adapted to K mount with the linked adapter? I can't help with Voigtlander options but if converted manual lens are okay with you there are several Zeiss options (15/2.8, 18/2.8, 18/3.5, and 21/2.8) that you can search for in Nikon mount that can be converted. The details for this can be found here: Nikon and Zeiss ZF lenses for Pentax cameras The last two actually come in K mount but good luck finding any for sale. Leitax also do adaptors for Contax and Leica, there could be some options to consider there that fit. I don't know if they adapt Voigtlanders but emailing Leitax will fill that blank in for you. Good luck with finding a solution that fits the bill. Tas

12-15-2019, 01:19 AM	#4
pentaxus Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 1,313	Zeiss makes a number of nice lenses in M42 which can be adapted. The widest current design I have seen is a 25mm 2.8 however.

12-15-2019, 03:33 AM	#5
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	The voigtlander lenses I know of are: 20mm ,40mm and 90mm, which can be found in K mount.

12-15-2019, 04:26 AM	#6
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by felixkh The voigtlander lenses I know of are: 20mm ,40mm and 90mm, which can be found in K mount. the Nokton 58/1.4 was also available in k-mount, as were the 125mm and 180mm Lanthars... none are in current production...

12-22-2019, 02:01 AM	#7
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by pepperberry farm the Nokton 58/1.4 was also available in k-mount, as were the 125mm and 180mm Lanthars... none are in current production... Yes, Some of my buddies had the 125, 180 and 58/1.4. All said they were great lenses. Cannot be found 2nd hand in Singapore though.