first shot you seemed to have missed the focus on the tree with the Voigtlander - it is quite sharp in the background -- much sharoer there than the Nikon . And actually I think Voigtlander Photo is a bit brighter ( so it would rather be a slower shutter speed than a faster one ). In general though - when the focus point is not at the same place how can you compare in an objective way the sharpness ? MAybe next time you better check the photos carefully before making a video ?
You are correct. I was in a rush making that video and have considered repeating the comparison again in the near future. Thanks for watching and commmenting.
I have the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S on my Nikon Z7. I've been interested in the Voigtlander 50mm f2 APO, but there are differing sharpness charts online in regard to the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S. One chart I saw had the Nikon Z just about neck and neck with the Voigtlander. But, yet another chart showed it obviously losing to the 50mm f2 APO. I don't want to duplicate focal lengths, but would do so if the rendering and character were significantly different on the Voigtlander than the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S. What's your take on this?
That is hard to answer because what I might like is different from you. The rendering is a bit different yes. Enough to have 2 copies of a 50mm lens, honestly, I'm not good at spending other people's money. The Voigtlanders are more known to resemble a Leica rendering, while this particular Nikon 50mm is more of a clinical look. Again, that's strictly my opinion and if I could only have one lens it would be the Voigtlander. However, I'm keeping the Nikon because I use it to film some of my videos and I use it in spots like I just took it to Iceland because the weather sealing is better with the Nikon. So, for me, I have a place for both lenses. All I can say is that I do prefer the rendering on the Voigtlander but I wouldn't argue with others who prefer the look of the Nikon. Both are excellent lenses and the overall differences are minor. It really does come down to manual focus vs AF. weather sealing, and the slightly difference in rendering. Whatever takes preference for you will be your choice. I do see a ever so slight difference in sharpness, but it's hard to see if not pixel peeping. Also, the Nikon is F1.8 vs F2 if that makes difference at all to you. I doubt it would. You really can't lose either way and if you're happy and own the Nikon, try to borrow or rent a Voigtlander. Like I said, I use both for different reasons. If I was on a strict budget and already owned the Nikon, Id 'be happy.
@@MichaelCantwell Thank you for your reply. Ya, I'm after that 3-D pop. Sometimes I see this with my Nikon Z 50mm F1.8s, but reading and watching reviews like crazy to find out if any of the Voigtlanders have even more of this character.
@@sierragold I do prefer the Voigtlander look but it is minimal. Again, I don't like spending other people's cash, but I have had 3 Voigts now and loved them all. I almost pulled the trigger on the 50mm F1 a few months back but decided that I didn't like spending my cash that much either :) thanks again for watching and commenting.
Not a good test as you seem to be getting confused between depth of field, focus point and exposure. To compare sharpness the focus on both lenses should be on exactly the same point and the exposure should match as well. A classic is on the blue and white sign where the Nikon shows superior sharpness but yet again you have underexposed the Nikon image. And then you say that the voigtlander is focussed on the top of the sign so it is better but of course the Nikon is focussed on the bottom of the screen so it’s better than the voigtlander there. Sorry but there are too many discrepancies in the testing you done to draw any conclusions.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I would agree with some of your comments. I have considered to take this video down. I made another video later on doing a better comparison. I was rushing and could have done a better job.
Very useful. Thank you Michael. Simon
Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you got something out of it.
Also watch the video I did recently. I think I did a better job of showing the differences.
Thanks Mike. I watched that one also. @@MichaelCantwell
first shot you seemed to have missed the focus on the tree with the Voigtlander - it is quite sharp in the background -- much sharoer there than the Nikon . And actually I think Voigtlander Photo is a bit brighter ( so it would rather be a slower shutter speed than a faster one ).
In general though - when the focus point is not at the same place how can you compare in an objective way the sharpness ?
MAybe next time you better check the photos carefully before making a video ?
You are correct. I was in a rush making that video and have considered repeating the comparison again in the near future. Thanks for watching and commmenting.
I have the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S on my Nikon Z7. I've been interested in the Voigtlander 50mm f2 APO, but there are differing sharpness charts online in regard to the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S. One chart I saw had the Nikon Z just about neck and neck with the Voigtlander. But, yet another chart showed it obviously losing to the 50mm f2 APO. I don't want to duplicate focal lengths, but would do so if the rendering and character were significantly different on the Voigtlander than the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S. What's your take on this?
That is hard to answer because what I might like is different from you. The rendering is a bit different yes. Enough to have 2 copies of a 50mm lens, honestly, I'm not good at spending other people's money. The Voigtlanders are more known to resemble a Leica rendering, while this particular Nikon 50mm is more of a clinical look. Again, that's strictly my opinion and if I could only have one lens it would be the Voigtlander. However, I'm keeping the Nikon because I use it to film some of my videos and I use it in spots like I just took it to Iceland because the weather sealing is better with the Nikon. So, for me, I have a place for both lenses. All I can say is that I do prefer the rendering on the Voigtlander but I wouldn't argue with others who prefer the look of the Nikon. Both are excellent lenses and the overall differences are minor. It really does come down to manual focus vs AF. weather sealing, and the slightly difference in rendering. Whatever takes preference for you will be your choice. I do see a ever so slight difference in sharpness, but it's hard to see if not pixel peeping. Also, the Nikon is F1.8 vs F2 if that makes difference at all to you. I doubt it would. You really can't lose either way and if you're happy and own the Nikon, try to borrow or rent a Voigtlander. Like I said, I use both for different reasons. If I was on a strict budget and already owned the Nikon, Id 'be happy.
@@MichaelCantwell Thank you for your reply. Ya, I'm after that 3-D pop. Sometimes I see this with my Nikon Z 50mm F1.8s, but reading and watching reviews like crazy to find out if any of the Voigtlanders have even more of this character.
@@sierragold I do prefer the Voigtlander look but it is minimal. Again, I don't like spending other people's cash, but I have had 3 Voigts now and loved them all. I almost pulled the trigger on the 50mm F1 a few months back but decided that I didn't like spending my cash that much either :) thanks again for watching and commenting.
@@MichaelCantwell Thank you for the info.
Not a good test as you seem to be getting confused between depth of field, focus point and exposure. To compare sharpness the focus on both lenses should be on exactly the same point and the exposure should match as well. A classic is on the blue and white sign where the Nikon shows superior sharpness but yet again you have underexposed the Nikon image. And then you say that the voigtlander is focussed on the top of the sign so it is better but of course the Nikon is focussed on the bottom of the screen so it’s better than the voigtlander there. Sorry but there are too many discrepancies in the testing you done to draw any conclusions.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I would agree with some of your comments. I have considered to take this video down. I made another video later on doing a better comparison. I was rushing and could have done a better job.
Hi Michael,
thank you for the video.
Is it possible to use the green square inside the viewfinder of the Nikon z during manual focus with this lens ?
Hi, if you're talking about focus peeking, yes you can. I use red tho :) Thanks for watching.
Awesome :)