Voigtländer LBA - post your pics, notes and thoughts.

m8o · 10-16-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally posted by and

But then its the Nikon version so...

DuhOpffff! Sorry! Forgot this lens covers all mount types and didn't even look. A thousand pardons...

and · 10-16-2007, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by m8o

DuhOpffff! Sorry! Forgot this lens covers all mount types and didn't even look. A thousand pardons...

which lens did you order btw? just the 125 or both?

m8o · 10-16-2007, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by and

which lens did you order btw? just the 125 or both?

Just the 125/2.5. As I have the pretty decent Sigma 1.4x and 2x TCs and Pentax 1.7x AF TC, I'd try them if I needed/wanted more reach before allowing LBA to kick-in again, if the 180 is even avail by then.

...with the 1.4x netting about the same focal length and glass speed (albeit about 1lb. heavier then the 180 alone!

)

creampuff · 10-16-2007, 04:09 PM

There is one for sale in Pentax KA mount here in Singapore (about US$600).

WTS: Lens - Voigtlander 125mm F2.5 Apo Lanthar - ClubSNAP Photography Forums

creampuff · 10-16-2007, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by m8o

Going for cheap so far, but 6 days to go so who knows...

Voigtlander 125mm 2.5 SL Macro - Nikon AiS Mount - (eBay item 270175716761 end time Oct-22-07 16:15:00 PDT)

Bidding will be frenzied for this because there are few if any loose copies in Nikon mount in circulation. There are people prepared to pay top dollar for this.

m8o · 10-16-2007, 09:22 PM

I'm not sure if I found this link on here or another forum -- pardon the dup if this has been posted here before -- but a lotta OMG shot taken with the 125mm f/2.5 (pretty much exclusively I believe as the thread is devoted to it) ...
http://forum.xitek.com/showthread.php?threadid=405533]
You really have to make a commitment to see all the pics ... the thread is 84 pages with at least one or more pic in the majority of the posts!

and · 10-17-2007, 04:50 AM

Woa, so many shots in one thread! Would almost seem as though this lens is very popular. Some of the first shots were not as good though, interesting to see the variety in shots taken with the same lens, I noted that the not so good shots in the beginning were taken with canon (herr herr).

I must say this lens really deserves to be called razor sharp... I can imagine it running circles around the 50-135 at 125 vs 125 (especially since that zoom performs better at the short end). imagine if they had put SDM in that beast...

and · 10-17-2007, 04:55 AM

Also, little bit OT but there is also a similar thread there with images from the Zeiss 50 that Cosina is now making and that is available in K mount. Im guessing most of the shots there are not from pentax cameras though...
ÎÞ¼ÉÂÛÌ³ - Carl Zeiss Planar T*50/1.4 ½»Á÷Çø

Piotr · 10-17-2007, 01:07 PM

I have all them: 90, 125 and 180.

All are well done, solid metal pice of art.

some 125 examples:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/10949-voigtlan...rst-shots.html

some 90 examples:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/10949-voigtlan...rst-shots.html

I don't have a lot of chances to test 180, just one shot:

Overall for these money MUST TO HAVE.

thePiRaTE!! · 10-17-2007, 11:31 PM

The 125 @ 1:1 (38cm distance) handheld with built-in flash. f8, 400 ISO. Its a little blue rubber monster to stick on your fingertip... surely these things have migrated worldwide?

philmorley · 10-18-2007, 01:04 AM

cool! (we also have them in australia)

Finally ordered my voigy 180 today! yay!!!

and · 10-18-2007, 01:30 AM

Originally posted by philmorley

cool! (we also have them in australia)

Finally ordered my voigy 180 today! yay!!!

cool, congrats!
Be sure to post your LBA pics back here

m8o · 10-18-2007, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by thePiRaTE!!

The 125 @ 1:1 (38cm distance) handheld with built-in flash. f8, 400 ISO.

Wow, very eeeenteresting photo... A candidate for the "what is it" thread if you ask me but alas you spilled the beans.

Slightly OT ... the 38mm [correction: 38cm

] 1:1 distance. That is measured from the sensor to subject, not front of lens to subject, correct? Thanx.

thePiRaTE!! · 10-18-2007, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by m8o

Wow, very eeeenteresting photo... A candidate for the "what is it" thread if you ask me but alas you spilled the beans.

Slightly OT ... the 38mm 1:1 distance. That is measured from the sensor to subject, not front of lens to subject, correct? Thanx.

38cm. Minimum focus distance. Its a consistent 125mm from the sensor to the rear element - or in my possible case, it could be out a few (see my infinity focus thread).

m8o · 10-20-2007, 07:58 PM

not that anyone needs me to confirm the lens is all it's cracked up to be, but well, it is!

I made a thread on my "first few moments" with the lens. Well ok, maybe 1st hour, but I like the way the former sounds....

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/13603-first-mo...tml#post108408 [15 images]

Here's a few excerpts:

10-17-2007, 11:31 PM	#40
thePiRaTE!! Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 942 Original Poster	bored at work macro. The 125 @ 1:1 (38cm distance) handheld with built-in flash. f8, 400 ISO. Its a little blue rubber monster to stick on your fingertip... surely these things have migrated worldwide?

10-18-2007, 07:22 AM	#43
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 thePiRaTE!! The 125 @ 1:1 (38cm distance) handheld with built-in flash. f8, 400 ISO. Wow, very eeeenteresting photo... A candidate for the "what is it" thread if you ask me but alas you spilled the beans. Slightly OT ... the 38mm [correction: 38cm ] 1:1 distance. That is measured from the sensor to subject, not front of lens to subject, correct? Thanx. Last edited by m8o; 10-18-2007 at 10:19 AM.

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10-16-2007, 09:35 AM	#31
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	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. Originally posted by and But then its the Nikon version so... DuhOpffff! Sorry! Forgot this lens covers all mount types and didn't even look. A thousand pardons...

10-16-2007, 09:45 AM	#32
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	Originally posted by m8o DuhOpffff! Sorry! Forgot this lens covers all mount types and didn't even look. A thousand pardons... which lens did you order btw? just the 125 or both?

10-16-2007, 11:06 AM	#33
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 and which lens did you order btw? just the 125 or both? Just the 125/2.5. As I have the pretty decent Sigma 1.4x and 2x TCs and Pentax 1.7x AF TC, I'd try them if I needed/wanted more reach before allowing LBA to kick-in again, if the 180 is even avail by then. ...with the 1.4x netting about the same focal length and glass speed (albeit about 1lb. heavier then the 180 alone! )

10-16-2007, 04:09 PM	#34
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	There is one for sale in Pentax KA mount here in Singapore (about US$600). WTS: Lens - Voigtlander 125mm F2.5 Apo Lanthar - ClubSNAP Photography Forums

10-16-2007, 04:17 PM	#35
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by m8o Going for cheap so far, but 6 days to go so who knows... Voigtlander 125mm 2.5 SL Macro - Nikon AiS Mount - (eBay item 270175716761 end time Oct-22-07 16:15:00 PDT) Bidding will be frenzied for this because there are few if any loose copies in Nikon mount in circulation. There are people prepared to pay top dollar for this.

10-16-2007, 09:22 PM	#36
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	I'm not sure if I found this link on here or another forum -- pardon the dup if this has been posted here before -- but a lotta OMG shot taken with the 125mm f/2.5 (pretty much exclusively I believe as the thread is devoted to it) ... http://forum.xitek.com/showthread.php?threadid=405533] You really have to make a commitment to see all the pics ... the thread is 84 pages with at least one or more pic in the majority of the posts!

10-17-2007, 04:50 AM	#37
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	Woa, so many shots in one thread! Would almost seem as though this lens is very popular. Some of the first shots were not as good though, interesting to see the variety in shots taken with the same lens, I noted that the not so good shots in the beginning were taken with canon (herr herr). I must say this lens really deserves to be called razor sharp... I can imagine it running circles around the 50-135 at 125 vs 125 (especially since that zoom performs better at the short end). imagine if they had put SDM in that beast...

10-17-2007, 04:55 AM	#38
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	Also, little bit OT but there is also a similar thread there with images from the Zeiss 50 that Cosina is now making and that is available in K mount. Im guessing most of the shots there are not from pentax cameras though... ÎÞ¼ÉÂÛÌ³ - Carl Zeiss Planar T*50/1.4 ½»Á÷Çø

10-17-2007, 01:07 PM	#39
Piotr Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Warsaw Photos: Gallery Posts: 338	I have all them: 90, 125 and 180. All are well done, solid metal pice of art. some 125 examples: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/10949-voigtlan...rst-shots.html some 90 examples: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/10949-voigtlan...rst-shots.html I don't have a lot of chances to test 180, just one shot: Overall for these money MUST TO HAVE.

10-18-2007, 01:04 AM	#41
philmorley Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: in a house in Armidale, Australia Posts: 472	cool! (we also have them in australia) Finally ordered my voigy 180 today! yay!!!

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10-18-2007, 01:30 AM	#42
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	Originally posted by philmorley cool! (we also have them in australia) Finally ordered my voigy 180 today! yay!!! cool, congrats! Be sure to post your LBA pics back here

10-18-2007, 10:12 AM	#44
thePiRaTE!! Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery Posts: 942 Original Poster	Originally posted by m8o Wow, very eeeenteresting photo... A candidate for the "what is it" thread if you ask me but alas you spilled the beans. Slightly OT ... the 38mm 1:1 distance. That is measured from the sensor to subject, not front of lens to subject, correct? Thanx. 38cm. Minimum focus distance. Its a consistent 125mm from the sensor to the rear element - or in my possible case, it could be out a few (see my infinity focus thread).

10-20-2007, 07:58 PM	#45
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	not that anyone needs me to confirm the lens is all it's cracked up to be, but well, it is! I made a thread on my "first few moments" with the lens. Well ok, maybe 1st hour, but I like the way the former sounds.... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/13603-first-mo...tml#post108408 [15 images] Here's a few excerpts: