I got on of these on my Fujifilm X-Pro1 that is converted to a monochrome camera (the color array filter removed). The micro contrast on this lens is simply stunning, and produces b&w images that are out of this world.
I've used the 35mm 1.7 for a couple years, and your review is spot on. The image quality is stellar, I have no complaints about that. The outer design of the lens was made identical to a very old vintage lens, which explains the flawed focus ring. Voigtlander quickly fixed the error in later lenses like the 75mm 1.5 which has a much wider focusing ring.
Just watched your video, three years after release. I recently rebought the 1.7 Ultron after having used one on Sony cameras to some effect but selling it years ago. I missed it, and now put my „new“ one on a (digital) Leica CL. I think the lens is phantastic, colours, contrast, sharpness, and just the overall rendering.
I just picked up my first Leica M6 2 weeks ago and with the new voigtlander 35mm f2 Ultron. It's a beautiful looking lens and a joy to shoot with. Waiting for my first two rolls back. 👍👍 - keep up the great videos.
I’ve really enjoyed the performance of this lens for over a year now; it’s great. I think you’re way overstating the “problem” of the focus ring. I’ve had no issues at all adjusting to it - it works just fine and is only a matter of muscle memory.
I've been using the 35/1.7 on both film and digital M's, and I agree completely with your review. Image quality leaves nothing to be desired, but the slightly awkward ergonomics make it a bit slow for street work. Zone focusing without a tab is not really it's thing.
Im using the ultron f2 for a few months now. Results are great and it feels good, the focus tab is nice. It is very small and it actually looks a bit silly on the leica, but I suppose its good to not have any blockage.
I’m using Zeiss 35mm f2 now. It’s pretty handy on my m240. And Konica also has an LTM mount Hexanon 35mm f2 which is tiny and optically good according to some reviews.
The Voigtlander 35mm f/2.5 Color-Skopar PII is my default wide(r) lens for my Leica. I generally prefer a 50mm so my Summicron DR is my go-to, but when I want something on the wider end the Color-Skopar is a great choice. I rarely need wider apertures, and it's plenty sharp stopped down. It vignettes quite heavily but that's my only complaint.
@@therealsirrobin I should add, I rarely need wider apertures because I usually shoot T-Max P3200 or an ISO 800 color film, when I'm dealing with low light.
I recently got a Summicron 35mm V2 for a bit more than 800€. It's not as desired in the leica community as other Summicrons, but if you don't care too much about perfect corner sharpness, it's still a great lens.
I compared it with my 35fle, ulton 35/1.7 is shaper on all apertures until f5.6 then the two almost identical, and, this ultron has slightly less barrel distortion than 35fle, which is even more amazing, so I decided to put 35fle away and use ultron more
Voigtländer messed up the design?? The knurled focus ring not only looks super cool retro but unlike other lenses where all the rings are of equal radius and almost identically in their knurling, this one is, even blindfolded, impossible to miss. To my eyes this lens and especially the chrome version is one of the best looking lenses I've seen. Different blokes, different strokes.
My Ultron 35mm does have a wider focus ring (about 1.5cm wide). But it's not a m lens, it's a ltm lens and I'm using it with a ltm to m adapter. And it has a (really small) lenshood, that doesn't appear in the rangefinder window. I also think, the Ultron ist better than the Nokton 35mm (exept for the half stop difference).
I really enjoy my ca 180€ used 7artisans 35 2.0. Its super compact, classic look without the bending of the vl 35 1.4 and is just a great „easy“ everyday lens.
I hope that Voigtlander releases new versions of this and the 50mm f1.5 with better focus rings. The vintage design is understandable, but it shouldn't come at the expense of usability. And the LTM version of this lens had a vintage style and great focusing action, too. They should have stayed with that.
I seem to like the color tone, currently eye ing one in silver, but got concerned by your comment about focusing ring. My style is street photography. How far is the rotatiin distance between 2m and infinitity ? If the DOF can be covered by f5.6 that wont need a lot of focusing
The new Ultron 35mm f2 is better imo ergonomically. At least there’s some resemblance of a tab and it doesn’t block the viewfinder at all. Not to mention that they’ve based the design off the legendary summicron 35mm f2. Classic and modern at the same time.
Yeah for sure. But for my style of shooting, I almost never make use of shallow DOF. That probs goes for most people who shoot ‘street’ as well like Robin.
I'm an amateur photographer who loves to use a digital Fujifilm camera with vintage lenses. I use a Minolta Rokkor 35mm f/2.8 and a Minolta Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 and I am very satisfied. Have you ever used one? What is your opinion on them.
what b&w film (assuming it is film) is used for the picture of the 2 women and the boy in rain that follows it? i really like the level of contrast and how smooth it looks.
Haha, i had similar impressions about this lens: excellent optics and poor ergonomics. The focus ring is made of barbed wire. Stiff focusing ring and lack of tab make it really slow to focus. Additionally the fact focusing scale goes below 0.7m is an unnecessary challenge when using it with Leica. Included lens hood is rubbish. It blocks about 1/4 of the 0.85 viewfinder and is screw-on design.
I got on of these on my Fujifilm X-Pro1 that is converted to a monochrome camera (the color array filter removed). The micro contrast on this lens is simply stunning, and produces b&w images that are out of this world.
I was thinking of maybe doing the same with an x-e1. Are you happy with the results? Was it worth it?
Interesting, thanks for sharing! 👌
I've used the 35mm 1.7 for a couple years, and your review is spot on. The image quality is stellar, I have no complaints about that. The outer design of the lens was made identical to a very old vintage lens, which explains the flawed focus ring. Voigtlander quickly fixed the error in later lenses like the 75mm 1.5 which has a much wider focusing ring.
Just watched your video, three years after release. I recently rebought the 1.7 Ultron after having used one on Sony cameras to some effect but selling it years ago. I missed it, and now put my „new“ one on a (digital) Leica CL. I think the lens is phantastic, colours, contrast, sharpness, and just the overall rendering.
Good choice. 35/1.7 is one of the best lenses Voigtlander ever made.
Is this goog for M6
I just picked up my first Leica M6 2 weeks ago and with the new voigtlander 35mm f2 Ultron. It's a beautiful looking lens and a joy to shoot with. Waiting for my first two rolls back. 👍👍 - keep up the great videos.
Thank you Luis! I think the f2 Ultron would be my choice too if I had to choose. 👏
This is the best of the very few videos about this gorgeous lens... which I own and love.
I’ve really enjoyed the performance of this lens for over a year now; it’s great. I think you’re way overstating the “problem” of the focus ring. I’ve had no issues at all adjusting to it - it works just fine and is only a matter of muscle memory.
Voigtlander NOKTON Classic 35mm F1.4 II. Very lightweight, compact, solid build, has a focusing tab, and the images look great.
I hate its swirly bokeh.
I hate its disgusting distortion
I've been using the 35/1.7 on both film and digital M's, and I agree completely with your review. Image quality leaves nothing to be desired, but the slightly awkward ergonomics make it a bit slow for street work. Zone focusing without a tab is not really it's thing.
The photo where there’s a lady eating an ice cream is awesome. Great photographer 👍.
Im using the ultron f2 for a few months now. Results are great and it feels good, the focus tab is nice. It is very small and it actually looks a bit silly on the leica, but I suppose its good to not have any blockage.
Great to hear! Will have a proper hands in hopefully next month. 👍
Great overview Robin! Love the shots you've gotten on this lens too 👌🏼
Thank you very much Hashem! Do you have a 35 for your Leica?
@@therealsirrobin yeah still using the 35 C Biogon 2.8 that I had since I got it 😁
I’m using Zeiss 35mm f2 now. It’s pretty handy on my m240. And Konica also has an LTM mount Hexanon 35mm f2 which is tiny and optically good according to some reviews.
Great, I'll add both to the list!
I‘m fortunate to own a 35mm Summicron version IV which I bought one year ago. It’s insane how the prices of these lenses increased since then.
Yes, it's crazy but good for you. 😁👌
Hows the rendition of bokeh king comlared to this lens?
The Voigtlander 35mm f/2.5 Color-Skopar PII is my default wide(r) lens for my Leica. I generally prefer a 50mm so my Summicron DR is my go-to, but when I want something on the wider end the Color-Skopar is a great choice. I rarely need wider apertures, and it's plenty sharp stopped down. It vignettes quite heavily but that's my only complaint.
That will go on the list for sure! 🙂👌
@@therealsirrobin I should add, I rarely need wider apertures because I usually shoot T-Max P3200 or an ISO 800 color film, when I'm dealing with low light.
Konica 35mm f2 m-hexanon and zeiss 35mm f2.8 zm are my fav.
Thanks, I'll add them to the list. 👏
I recently got a Summicron 35mm V2 for a bit more than 800€. It's not as desired in the leica community as other Summicrons, but if you don't care too much about perfect corner sharpness, it's still a great lens.
Great, I'll put it in the list! 👏
I compared it with my 35fle, ulton 35/1.7 is shaper on all apertures until f5.6 then the two almost identical, and, this ultron has slightly less barrel distortion than 35fle, which is even more amazing, so I decided to put 35fle away and use ultron more
The Carl Zeiss biogon-c 35mm 2.8 is small , renders beautifully and sells for less than a 1000 euro’s, my favorite lens
Great, it will go on the list! 🙏
Voigtländer messed up the design?? The knurled focus ring not only looks super cool retro but unlike other lenses where all the rings are of equal radius and almost identically in their knurling, this one is, even blindfolded, impossible to miss. To my eyes this lens and especially the chrome version is one of the best looking lenses I've seen. Different blokes, different strokes.
This video is really helpful for me. Thank you very much.
My best 35mm was a Zeiss Biogon 35mm f2, sehr gut....
love the shot at 4:19
Thank you! 🙂
I know right!? So funny!!
Alright guys, here is the list of affordable 35mm lenses for Leica M-Mount:
7artisans 35mm f/2
Voigtländer 35mm 1.4 Nokton
Voigtländer 35mm f/2.5 Color-Skopar PII
Voigtländer 35mm 1.7 Ultron
Voigtländer 35mm 2.0 Ultron
Leica 35mm Summicron 35mm V2
Carl Zeiss biogon-c 35mm 2.8
Carl Zeiss 35mm f2
Canon 35 LTM F2
Konica 35mm f2 m-hexanon
to be continued
You could add the Minolta 40mm f2 I know it’s not. 35mm but it’s close and is basically a Leica summicron for a fraction of the price
My Ultron 35mm does have a wider focus ring (about 1.5cm wide). But it's not a m lens, it's a ltm lens and I'm using it with a ltm to m adapter. And it has a (really small) lenshood, that doesn't appear in the rangefinder window. I also think, the Ultron ist better than the Nokton 35mm (exept for the half stop difference).
I really enjoy my ca 180€ used 7artisans 35 2.0. Its super compact, classic look without the bending of the vl 35 1.4 and is just a great „easy“ everyday lens.
That's very cheap and great that it works for you!
I scored an LTM version. Going to use it on my Fed 1 and Zorki 1.
I hope that Voigtlander releases new versions of this and the 50mm f1.5 with better focus rings. The vintage design is understandable, but it shouldn't come at the expense of usability. And the LTM version of this lens had a vintage style and great focusing action, too. They should have stayed with that.
I seem to like the color tone, currently eye ing one in silver, but got concerned by your comment about focusing ring. My style is street photography. How far is the rotatiin distance between 2m and infinitity ? If the DOF can be covered by f5.6 that wont need a lot of focusing
The new Ultron 35mm f2 is better imo ergonomically. At least there’s some resemblance of a tab and it doesn’t block the viewfinder at all. Not to mention that they’ve based the design off the legendary summicron 35mm f2. Classic and modern at the same time.
but the 1.7 has much nicer bokeh
Yeah for sure. But for my style of shooting, I almost never make use of shallow DOF. That probs goes for most people who shoot ‘street’ as well like Robin.
I would be curious to hear your views of the CV 35mm 1.5
35 canon LTM F2 is very good!
Nice!
I'm an amateur photographer who loves to use a digital Fujifilm camera with vintage lenses. I use a Minolta Rokkor 35mm f/2.8 and a Minolta Rokkor 35mm f/1.8 and I am very satisfied. Have you ever used one? What is your opinion on them.
Haven't tried those.
what b&w film (assuming it is film) is used for the picture of the 2 women and the boy in rain that follows it? i really like the level of contrast and how smooth it looks.
That was shot on the Leica Monochrom!
What is a good price?
I really don't like my 35mm 1.4 Nokton when shooting in color, when I shoot in bw the results, maybe is just me
Not a fan of that lens but that's very subjective of course.
Where did you change your Leica M6 black film advance? And which model does the film advance is?
At a Leica store. It's the one from an MP.
Which 28 lens do you use? Looking also for a 28 lens for my M6.
I am using a 28 Summicron, the newest one.
2017使用至今ULTRON35/1.7搭配LEICA M10，一枚集颜值、工艺和色彩氛围优秀的35MM镜头！
I’ve actually wanted to buy this lens last month, but couldn’t get it anywhere anymore... bummer!
Not even used?
the_real_sir_robin nowhere to find I’m afraid..
Haha, i had similar impressions about this lens: excellent optics and poor ergonomics. The focus ring is made of barbed wire. Stiff focusing ring and lack of tab make it really slow to focus. Additionally the fact focusing scale goes below 0.7m is an unnecessary challenge when using it with Leica. Included lens hood is rubbish. It blocks about 1/4 of the 0.85 viewfinder and is screw-on design.
This, or the new 7 artisan 35 mm 1.4?
Get the Voigtländer. I have a 7 Artisans 35mm 1.4 review sample and when I compared both the VL was much better!
4:33 what film was used here?
That was Porta 400.👌
the focus ring hurt your finger ,focus ring enough said.
If you want a hood with a cutout I'd just go for a hoage, it won't be anywhere near €100.
It's looks like the voigtlander 50mm 1.5
Cool b-roll but that music is suuuper annoying and repetitive
The solution to this would be to not make a video at all because there will always someone complaining about something. 😜
I think this suits a female hand as they are much smaller…
7artisans 35mm f/2 is affordable, but not this one 😂
*Of course it's subjective*
It might be cheaper but I would get a VL instead and a used one won't cost you much more.
@@therealsirrobin 250$ for the 7artisans and ~580$ for the voighlander 🥺
The issue is: It’s not Leica