How would you describe 58/1.4 SL on Zf? Is it good performer, worth to have one? I'm after classic, "character" lens and sounds like that lens is perfect for that.
phinix wrote:
How about Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 SL II-S, do you guys like it?
Please share some samples, I'm thinking of getting one for Zf.
I had it for two years but underappreciated it at the time. Sometimes miss it nowadays. However, at the time I clearly preferred the Nikkor 58G and it has AF.
The SL II-S was
+ mechanically a joy to use
- hard to nail focus with. I struggled focusing it wide open.
- had funky background below f/2.
+ had less saturation than the Z Voigtlanders. More faithful colours, in my opinion. E.g. a sample I liked here
+ very nice stopped down.
SiMuMe wrote:
I had it for two years but underappreciated it at the time. Sometimes miss it nowadays. However, at the time I clearly preferred the Nikkor 58G and it has AF.
The SL II-S was
+ mechanically a joy to use
- hard to nail focus with. I struggled focusing it wide open.
- had funky background below f/2.
+ had less saturation than the Z Voigtlanders. More faithful colours, in my opinion. E.g. a sample I liked here
+ very nice stopped down.
All photos look great to me Maybe I would not pay full price for new, but I think I'll go for used one. £390 vs £518.
But would £460 be worth to pay for new one?
phinix wrote:
All photos look great to me Maybe I would not pay full price for new, but I think I'll go for used one. £390 vs £518.
But would £460 be worth to pay for new one?
Market conditions and the actual market you are buying at plays a role. I paid only £330 for mine and it was in the box, like new. It is £411 brand new at B&H right now, then add VAT and import duties. I think £460 maybe okay for a new one if all taxes and shipping is included. B&H will happily ship to the UK. They offer trouble-free shopping.
SiMuMe wrote:
Market conditions and the actual market you are buying at plays a role. I paid only £330 for mine and it was in the box, like new. It is £411 brand new at B&H right now, then add VAT and import duties. I think £460 maybe okay for a new one if all taxes and shipping is included. B&H will happily ship to the UK. They offer trouble-free shopping.
So just bought one used for £334. Coming tomorrow, will report back how it goes
