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troyz · 07-15-2008, 03:08 PM

Here's my effort to keep the Lanthar Madness going: A few images from the
local greenhouse, taken using Our Favorite Macro Lens (the 125) with available light and scanned from slide film.

Calliandra (Pink Powderpuff)

2048x1536 image: User Photo Gallery - Nature

Drosera (Fork-leaved Sundew); tight crop

2048x1429 image:
User Photo Gallery - Nature

cheers

coloseu · 07-16-2008, 08:37 AM

[B][B]Just wanted to tell you that I finally received both Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 180 f/4 and 90 f/3.5 for M42 fitting. I know it is not the 125 Macrobut I couldn´t afford it or find it. Anyway I can´t post pictures with the glass yet since I´m waiting for the original Pentax M42 adapter.

Meanwhile just give you a quick shot of the lens. They are beautifully built.
Next week I hope I will be abble to post some pictures.

**tlfaust** · 07-16-2008, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by coloseu

[B][B]Just wanted to tell you that I finally received both Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 180 f/4 and 90 f/3.5 for M42 fitting. I know it is not the 125 Macrobut I couldn´t afford it or find it. Anyway I can´t post pictures with the glass yet since I´m waiting for the original Pentax M42 adapter.

Meanwhile just give you a quick shot of the lens. They are beautifully built.
Next week I hope I will be abble to post some pictures.

I ordered mine from England last week. Can't wait. I've never shot an M42 lens, but the chance to have another Lanthar was enough to make me take the plunge! Coloseu - I'll bet you get yours posted first

knyghtfall · 07-16-2008, 06:06 PM

here's one from the Nokton 58, on Ilford HP5 Plus (PP'd digitally)

m8o · 07-16-2008, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by troyz

....Calliandra (Pink Powderpuff)...

I like that particular flower a lot. Here's a couple of mine also w/the 125mm shot the past winter... ISO1250 & ISO640 respectively tho

roentarre · 07-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by knyghtfall

here's one from the Nokton 58, on Ilford HP5 Plus (PP'd digitally)

Seriously dreamy and artistic. What a winner here. I thought Ilford is out of production already. Maybe I am a little behind in Australia...

knyghtfall · 07-16-2008, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by roentarre

Seriously dreamy and artistic. What a winner here. I thought Ilford is out of production already. Maybe I am a little behind in Australia...

Hey thanks a lot for the compliment.

yep, Ilford films still quite available here, the FP, Deltas, HP5 plus... and there's even a retailer for the relatively well known china made "Lucky" brand of B&W negatives.

**tlfaust** · 07-20-2008, 07:22 PM

Came a day or so ago. I finally had a chance to shoot it. This is wide open (haven't jimmied the Auto/manual pin yet). This is about a 150% crop (I'm not keen on getting too close). ISO 100. These lenses simply do not disappoint!

Note sure - think it's a white-faced wasp - but I'm no expert...

Be well

CJSpangler · 07-21-2008, 03:56 AM

nice shot, I don't think i've ever used the 180 at anything but wide open since I've owned it, since its so sharp

CJSpangler · 07-21-2008, 08:31 AM

Well, I was at the Bronx Zoo in New York a few weeks ago, finally got the pictures off the camera. Used the voightlander 125 for telephoto. No real editing at (just crops), the lion I adjusted white balance (he was in the shade). Here is a few I liked:

I will most likely post this in the photo section but thought it should be here as well for those who might think about using the 125 as a telephoto. Manual focus is something that is pretty simple once you get use to it.

sashae · 08-03-2008, 07:48 PM

This lens would be the hardest reason to leave Pentax if I ever were to choose to do so.

100% Crop:

m8o · 08-03-2008, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by sashae

This lens would be the hardest reason to leave Pentax if I ever were to choose to do so.

Don't you just love it?! I have taken some shots w/this lens that looks good & sharp @ 200% & 300% crops!

Now, I'm not going anywhere, but in this regard you mention, I'm not sure if you realize this is one of the few lenses we use that is [well, was] available on other mounts [& available on the secondary market now].

sashae · 08-03-2008, 08:24 PM

I have seen the Canon mount, and I'm actually considering buying one just to hold onto it before I decide between K20D and selling out and moving to (whatever the 5D's successor is.) I've never seen a Nikon-mount version floating around in the aftermarket.

John Kovarik · 08-04-2008, 08:03 AM

.......with my K20/VL125 - about the biggest Bumblebee I have ever seen. I'm still learning how to use this amazing lens........

marcusyoung · 08-05-2008, 09:30 AM

shot this with voigtlander macro 125.

marcus

07-16-2008, 08:37 AM	#272
coloseu Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lisbon Posts: 33	Finally arrived! [B][B]Just wanted to tell you that I finally received both Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 180 f/4 and 90 f/3.5 for M42 fitting. I know it is not the 125 Macrobut I couldn´t afford it or find it. Anyway I can´t post pictures with the glass yet since I´m waiting for the original Pentax M42 adapter. Meanwhile just give you a quick shot of the lens. They are beautifully built. Next week I hope I will be abble to post some pictures.

07-20-2008, 07:22 PM	#278
tlfaust Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	Voigtlander 180/4 Lanthar APO M42 mount Came a day or so ago. I finally had a chance to shoot it. This is wide open (haven't jimmied the Auto/manual pin yet). This is about a 150% crop (I'm not keen on getting too close). ISO 100. These lenses simply do not disappoint! Note sure - think it's a white-faced wasp - but I'm no expert... Be well

08-05-2008, 09:30 AM	#285
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	cropped housefly shot this with voigtlander macro 125. marcus

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07-15-2008, 03:08 PM	#271
troyz Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 389	Here's my effort to keep the Lanthar Madness going: A few images from the local greenhouse, taken using Our Favorite Macro Lens (the 125) with available light and scanned from slide film. Calliandra (Pink Powderpuff) 2048x1536 image: User Photo Gallery - Nature Drosera (Fork-leaved Sundew); tight crop 2048x1429 image: User Photo Gallery - Nature cheers

07-16-2008, 05:39 PM	#273
tlfaust Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	Originally posted by coloseu [B][B]Just wanted to tell you that I finally received both Voigtlander Apo Lanthar 180 f/4 and 90 f/3.5 for M42 fitting. I know it is not the 125 Macrobut I couldn´t afford it or find it. Anyway I can´t post pictures with the glass yet since I´m waiting for the original Pentax M42 adapter. Meanwhile just give you a quick shot of the lens. They are beautifully built. Next week I hope I will be abble to post some pictures. I ordered mine from England last week. Can't wait. I've never shot an M42 lens, but the chance to have another Lanthar was enough to make me take the plunge! Coloseu - I'll bet you get yours posted first

07-16-2008, 06:06 PM	#274
knyghtfall Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	here's one from the Nokton 58, on Ilford HP5 Plus (PP'd digitally)

07-16-2008, 07:24 PM	#275
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by troyz ....Calliandra (Pink Powderpuff)... I like that particular flower a lot. Here's a couple of mine also w/the 125mm shot the past winter... ISO1250 & ISO640 respectively tho

07-16-2008, 08:48 PM	#276
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by knyghtfall here's one from the Nokton 58, on Ilford HP5 Plus (PP'd digitally) Seriously dreamy and artistic. What a winner here. I thought Ilford is out of production already. Maybe I am a little behind in Australia...

07-16-2008, 09:20 PM	#277
knyghtfall Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 348	Originally posted by roentarre Seriously dreamy and artistic. What a winner here. I thought Ilford is out of production already. Maybe I am a little behind in Australia... Hey thanks a lot for the compliment. yep, Ilford films still quite available here, the FP, Deltas, HP5 plus... and there's even a retailer for the relatively well known china made "Lucky" brand of B&W negatives.

07-21-2008, 03:56 AM	#279
CJSpangler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, US Posts: 154	nice shot, I don't think i've ever used the 180 at anything but wide open since I've owned it, since its so sharp

07-21-2008, 08:31 AM	#280
CJSpangler Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, US Posts: 154	Well, I was at the Bronx Zoo in New York a few weeks ago, finally got the pictures off the camera. Used the voightlander 125 for telephoto. No real editing at (just crops), the lion I adjusted white balance (he was in the shade). Here is a few I liked: I will most likely post this in the photo section but thought it should be here as well for those who might think about using the 125 as a telephoto. Manual focus is something that is pretty simple once you get use to it.

08-03-2008, 07:48 PM	#281
sashae Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 33	This lens would be the hardest reason to leave Pentax if I ever were to choose to do so. 100% Crop:

08-03-2008, 08:08 PM	#282
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Originally posted by sashae This lens would be the hardest reason to leave Pentax if I ever were to choose to do so. Don't you just love it?! I have taken some shots w/this lens that looks good & sharp @ 200% & 300% crops! Now, I'm not going anywhere, but in this regard you mention, I'm not sure if you realize this is one of the few lenses we use that is [well, was] available on other mounts [& available on the secondary market now].

08-03-2008, 08:24 PM	#283
sashae Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 33	I have seen the Canon mount, and I'm actually considering buying one just to hold onto it before I decide between K20D and selling out and moving to (whatever the 5D's successor is.) I've never seen a Nikon-mount version floating around in the aftermarket.

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