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angelodn · 02-21-2009, 02:53 PM

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please tell me about this lens...

roentarre · 02-21-2009, 03:43 PM

Oh, no. Don't tell me that you have this lens!

I saw Maffory having this lens in DPR and he has posted many winner images from this lens.

Small, compact, rendering mood very well. I have been searching for this lens for ages!

There are not many around. I had read that there were only 750 pk mount copies or so around. The figure can be wrong but it is definitely rare.

If you happen to have another copy around, I am all hands up for this gem

**Just1MoreDave** · 02-21-2009, 03:50 PM

It seems like you could pick one up for 449 Euros from SH photo GmbH, stock number N19033 - unless it is too late.

**rparmar** · 02-21-2009, 06:12 PM

It's not too late. But their prices seem a bit steep.

FotoPete · 02-21-2009, 08:17 PM

There was some rumour I remember a while back about some of the Heliar DNA living on in the DA 70/2.4 Ltd

k100d · 02-21-2009, 08:19 PM

is it the same formula as the m39?

ricosuave · 02-22-2009, 08:29 AM

any links to pics?

roentarre · 02-22-2009, 02:00 PM

I still cannot see the item on sale in that website link...

DAP · 02-22-2009, 10:03 PM

From what I understand it is the same optical formula as the M-mount 75/2.5 that voigtlander sells. If so it is a fine lens, but nothing extraordinary. I certainly wouldn't pay over $500 for one. Just to keep things in perspective, for that much money you could buy a used voigtlander bessa camera and a used m-mount 75mm to go with it. Or a used 77 limited

angelodn · 02-23-2009, 02:21 AM

it's mine ;-)
Voigtlander f. Pentax PK 2,5/75mm Color-Heliar SL su eBay.it Sonstige, Optik, Foto Camcorder

probably the price was a bit high, but the lens it's very rare and this increase its value.
I will test it and compare to 77 and FA*85.

**rparmar** · 02-23-2009, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by angelodn

I will test it and compare to 77 and FA*85.

Excellent! Do post some results when you get a chance.

pakhead · 02-23-2009, 08:20 AM

I bought this lens when I was living in Tokyo in 2005-6. Back then Fujiya Camera, next to Nakano station, had a full range of Voigtlander lenses on PK mount at reasonable prices - I think it cost me around US$240 new. I also bought the APO-Lanthar 125 at the same time. The mount was a bit sticky at first - jammed a couple of times - but is fine now.

It's a beautifully built lens. I have the bomb-proof metal square hood, which you need because this lens is very prone to flare, and a little CA.

I have often thought of selling it and replacing it with a DA70, which would be more practical. But I love the very different rendering it gives to my Pentax lenses. It is razor sharp, the colours and contrast are less rich, but the bokeh is wonderful. Superb for portraits, if nor quite as stunningly sharp as the 125. And very compact. I'm glad I bought it when I did.

frank · 02-23-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

I saw Maffory having this lens in DPR and he has posted many winner images from this lens.

Oh yeah, I still remember him posting photos by this wonderful lens. As a matter of fact, I even asked him to sell the lens to me a couple of years ago, but he didn't wanna let go

The PK/A mount isn't easy to find nowadays, although it cost less than $300USD new back in the old days.

blende8 · 02-23-2009, 11:47 AM

Folks, there still is hope!
Cosina will not leave us in the lurch.
New lenses will come!

Miserere · 02-23-2009, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by angelodn

I will test it and compare to 77 and FA*85.

Looking forward to that. It seems to be in the same build-group as the 77 Ltd, i.e., beautiful, precise, beautiful, metal, beautiful build.

02-21-2009, 02:53 PM	#1
angelodn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florence - Italy Posts: 289	Voigtlander 75mm f2.5 PK Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. please tell me about this lens...

02-22-2009, 10:03 PM	#9
DAP Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 151	From what I understand it is the same optical formula as the M-mount 75/2.5 that voigtlander sells. If so it is a fine lens, but nothing extraordinary. I certainly wouldn't pay over $500 for one. Just to keep things in perspective, for that much money you could buy a used voigtlander bessa camera and a used m-mount 75mm to go with it. Or a used 77 limited Last edited by DAP; 02-22-2009 at 10:05 PM. Reason: mistake

02-23-2009, 08:20 AM	#12
pakhead New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 24	Voigtlander color-heliar 75 f2.5 I bought this lens when I was living in Tokyo in 2005-6. Back then Fujiya Camera, next to Nakano station, had a full range of Voigtlander lenses on PK mount at reasonable prices - I think it cost me around US$240 new. I also bought the APO-Lanthar 125 at the same time. The mount was a bit sticky at first - jammed a couple of times - but is fine now. It's a beautifully built lens. I have the bomb-proof metal square hood, which you need because this lens is very prone to flare, and a little CA. I have often thought of selling it and replacing it with a DA70, which would be more practical. But I love the very different rendering it gives to my Pentax lenses. It is razor sharp, the colours and contrast are less rich, but the bokeh is wonderful. Superb for portraits, if nor quite as stunningly sharp as the 125. And very compact. I'm glad I bought it when I did.

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02-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Oh, no. Don't tell me that you have this lens! I saw Maffory having this lens in DPR and he has posted many winner images from this lens. Small, compact, rendering mood very well. I have been searching for this lens for ages! There are not many around. I had read that there were only 750 pk mount copies or so around. The figure can be wrong but it is definitely rare. If you happen to have another copy around, I am all hands up for this gem

02-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#3
Just1MoreDave Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,340	It seems like you could pick one up for 449 Euros from SH photo GmbH, stock number N19033 - unless it is too late.

02-21-2009, 06:12 PM	#4
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	It's not too late. But their prices seem a bit steep.

02-21-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
FotoPete Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,774	There was some rumour I remember a while back about some of the Heliar DNA living on in the DA 70/2.4 Ltd

02-21-2009, 08:19 PM	#6
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	is it the same formula as the m39?

02-22-2009, 08:29 AM	#7
ricosuave Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 298	any links to pics?

02-22-2009, 02:00 PM	#8
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I still cannot see the item on sale in that website link...

02-23-2009, 02:21 AM	#10
angelodn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florence - Italy Posts: 289 Original Poster	it's mine ;-) Voigtlander f. Pentax PK 2,5/75mm Color-Heliar SL su eBay.it Sonstige, Optik, Foto Camcorder probably the price was a bit high, but the lens it's very rare and this increase its value. I will test it and compare to 77 and FA*85.

02-23-2009, 04:07 AM	#11
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by angelodn I will test it and compare to 77 and FA*85. Excellent! Do post some results when you get a chance.

02-23-2009, 09:14 AM	#13
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by roentarre I saw Maffory having this lens in DPR and he has posted many winner images from this lens. Oh yeah, I still remember him posting photos by this wonderful lens. As a matter of fact, I even asked him to sell the lens to me a couple of years ago, but he didn't wanna let go The PK/A mount isn't easy to find nowadays, although it cost less than $300USD new back in the old days.

02-23-2009, 11:47 AM	#14
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Folks, there still is hope! Cosina will not leave us in the lurch. New lenses will come!

02-23-2009, 12:16 PM	#15
Miserere Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,993	Originally posted by angelodn I will test it and compare to 77 and FA*85. Looking forward to that. It seems to be in the same build-group as the 77 Ltd, i.e., beautiful, precise, beautiful, metal, beautiful build.

Voigtlander 75mm f2.5 PK

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