Fred Miranda wrote:
You must have pressed hard because my B+W 39mm "clear" filter didn't fit inside the hood. This was one of the first things I tried when I got this lens.
It loosely falls inside the hood and I just gave it a firm squeeze and it snapped in. Takes some force to remove it, but going to just leave it.
M_Wales wrote:
It loosely falls inside the hood and I just gave it a firm squeeze and it snapped in. Takes some force to remove it, but going to just leave it.
Interesting. My 39mm version does not go in at all. Do you mean, stays on the very top of the hood?
That's what I thought you were doing after reading your latest description. Thanks for the image! However, my 39mm filter is different. It's the slim version and perhaps slightly larger in diameter.
I just found out that my favorite filter (EINS) makes a 34mm filter. It's only 1mm thick and I will use it without the hood. I just ordered it from Buyee Japan. Here is the number for reference. I think it was $25.
p.17 #10 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review
How would this 40mm f2.8 Heliar compare (rendering-wise) to a Sigma 45/2.8 i-series (on a Sony camera, of course)? After reading all these 17 pages of this thread I am very tempted to buy one (assuming I would bite the bullet for an A7cr despite its EVF), but not sure it makes sense since the Sigma is also quite small (maybe I would save 1-1.5cm in lenght). But I do like MF lenses, still not sure I will be happy manual focusing any lens on the A7cr camera.....
p.17 #11 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review
catacore wrote:
How would this 40mm f2.8 Heliar compare (rendering-wise) to a Sigma 45/2.8 i-series (on a Sony camera, of course)? After reading all these 17 pages of this thread I am very tempted to buy one (assuming I would bite the bullet for an A7cr despite its EVF), but not sure it makes sense since the Sigma is also quite small (maybe I would save 1-1.5cm in lenght). But I do like MF lenses, still not sure I will be happy manual focusing any lens on the A7cr camera.....
You can always pickup a used one here. They do have a 30 day return policy of used gear and 1 year on new.
p.17 #14 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review
catacore wrote:
How would this 40mm f2.8 Heliar compare (rendering-wise) to a Sigma 45/2.8 i-series (on a Sony camera, of course)? After reading all these 17 pages of this thread I am very tempted to buy one (assuming I would bite the bullet for an A7cr despite its EVF), but not sure it makes sense since the Sigma is also quite small (maybe I would save 1-1.5cm in lenght). But I do like MF lenses, still not sure I will be happy manual focusing any lens on the A7cr camera.....
Completely different rendering. The Sigma is known for its ultra-smooth rendering, aided by uncorrected spherical aberration (SA), making it nearly perfect technically. On the other hand, the Voigtlander has more character in its rendering with distinctive outlining. It really depends on your taste for rendering.
p.17 #15 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Completely different rendering. The Sigma is known for its ultra-smooth rendering, aided by uncorrected spherical aberration (SA), making it nearly perfect technically. On the other hand, the Voigtlander has more character in its rendering with distinctive outlining. It really depends on your taste for rendering.
So, they might simply complement each-other. I do like the images Sigma 45i produces, I like that smoothness, but I also liked quite a few images that I have seen on the web, produced with this 40mm Heliar lens. I hope nothing wrong with liking both styles of rendering, otherwise I am guilty.
p.17 #17 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review
Can someone confirm the first version of this Heliar 40mm lens (the one without helicoid) has clickless aperture ring? I vaguely got this info from the web...
p.17 #18 · Voigtlander 40mm f/2.8 Heliar VM Review
catacore wrote:
Can someone confirm the first version of this Heliar 40mm lens (the one without helicoid) has clickless aperture ring? I vaguely got this info from the web...
Yes, I had that lens for the E-mount. It's clickless.
