The shot with he boy with glasses in the falling snow was perfection. How the snow was catching onto his glasses and face, it felt very cinematic like straight out of a movie.
I own both and prefer the 65mm for it's great versatility, overall lens IQ, color rendition, etc., though the 110 is useful if I need a 1:1 macro distance. The trouble with the 110 is that it is difficult to handhold and that becomes a real issue in certain circumstances. Thank you Dustin for another excellent review. Chazak!
You're hands down the best camera Gear Reviewer of all time. THE GOAT. Man i really appreciated all your hard work and dedication with all this very informative reviews. i bought the 65mm because of your review and after doing some more close comparisons with my GM lenses i got to the conclusion that the Vogt just have better colors and contrast.
Hi :) Just a little note from a 40+ decade user of macro lenses, yes most macro photographers prefer manual focus as I do, BUT I nearly never focus by rotating the focus ring, I use the focus ring to get the image size that I want and then I move myself slighty back and forth to find the precise spot I want to be the sharpest in the image, THAT is the very best way to focus a macro lens ;)
@@DustinAbbottTWI When your at 1:1 or 1:2 I think it is the best way to focus because the depth of field are so very shallow, so when you try to focus with the focus ring you tend very often to go side or up/down a tiny bit so nor all will be in the same focus, autofocus are much more worse...
Another excellent review! I almost pulled the trigger on the 65 several times after seeing other reviews and comparisons, but it was your review of the 65, and the 110 here that sealed the deal. Thanks for drawing on some comparisons between the two and you forthright opinion.
The optical characteristics of the lens, particularly, sharpness and lack of chromatic aberration, appear very impressive. I thought the Sony 135mm F1.8 GM (which you are yet to test ;) ) would put manual lenses like the Voigtlander on every optical parameter to shame, but watching this video casts doubt at my presumption. Same goes for the Milvus, also quite impressive! I wonder if lifting shadows and lowering highlights, then adding clarity and texture would generate chromatic aberrations around the rim of the object past the plane of focus. And beautiful images (especially the one of your son and your wife and daughter, who, by the way, look very much alike!). In my experience, that lifting the shadows, tempering down brightness and adding clarity almost always produces chromatic aberration in the picture, especially when, indeed, in images with rather pronounced tonal contrast between the object and the background.
Thanks for another great review 👌. 7:00, it’s quite interesting how subjective things can be, to me, this is a huge advantage because you can not accidentally change aperture when e.g. revolving the focus ring. I have numb fingertips and if I am not careful on my Leica-M lenses it happens I accidentally change aperture.
Thank you so much for reviewing this. I am very much interested in this lens and there is comparatively little in depth information available. So when I see a Dustin Abbott review I know I'm going to get all the info and honest opinions I need.
If I may ask .. I have the GM 24/1.4 and 55/1.8, very much debating what is an ideal complementary lens. Having the 110 to get acquanted with MF, but also doubling on the 55, adding macro, seem like compelling factors. The other I'm considering is the Batis 85 for its superb rendering. I shoot street / architecture / landscape. Have an a6000 to turn the 55 into 82,5, but the Batis would give OSS and 127,5mm on the a6000. Also, I like small/light lenses. I don't want more than 3 lenses so adding macro/tele versatility might be more important. Choices, choices! What would your opinion on this be?
It sounds like this might be a nice addition to your lineup, as you don't really have anything to cover macro. The sony 90mm Macro might also be an option.
100 to 135mm is my wheelhouse. I also dance quite a bit in the macro zone. Sometimes I do a bit of portraiture. I purchased this lens based on your review for a myriad of reasons, but I must say, the portraits you displayed were the deciding factor.
You write this in the text review "The working distance on the APO 110M is pretty good (35cm/13.78″ MFD), but remember that more than half of that will be taken up by the lens and hood if you have it attached." Working distance are from the front of the Lens/Lens Hood, not from the Camera sensor.
I have seen many reviewers criticize the focus throw of the Voigtländer Macro Lenses, but the 110mm have only 90 degree turn from infinity to 80 cm, which not is lot and in the "normal" range of most photography, in fact many macro Lenses have too short a focus throw, so focusing in the "normal" range can difficult. For macro photography is is good with a long focus throw !
I can't promise when I'll be able to get to it. This only worked out because I happened to be in the US. I don't have a distribution source here in Canada.
Dustin Abbott hi Dustin, B&H will ship it to you (I’m in Ontario and got mine last week) Downtown Camera in Toronto stocks Voightlander as well but I don’t think they have any ATM. It’s an awesome 50!!
really enjoying these detailed reviews! how does this lens compare to the irix 150mm macro you tested? if you had a choice, which lens would you prefer for macro and as a general purpose lens? i'm shooting w/ an a9 and would be swapping out my ebay zeiss sonar 135mm f3.5. let's also assume i'm planning on getting the voigtlander 65mm f/2 in the future as well...
A friend tested 3 copies from Lensrentals and they all had weird softness issues and varying degrees of CA. Not sure what went on there. Lanthar in Apo-Lanthar refers to Voigt's use of lanthanum glass elements. Their old large format ones are said to be radioactive!
@@DustinAbbottTWI 2 out of the 3 copies had CA, the other one that doesn't have CA was unbelievably soft at macro distances. He wasn't the only one, another person on another forum had 2 copies that were drastically different in performance. Our hypothesis is the batch Lensrentals got was defective. They did get a bunch of 14-24mm lenses from sigma that turned out to be duds, prompted Sigma to build speciality shipping containers. It's certainly scary, hope it's been fixed now.
Hi Dustin How to compare this lens with Canon's 100 Macro you reviewed recently? It's a very different approach to the same task - optically and mechanically. Quite different in every day's use. Why not to do do a comparison between those very different approaches?
Hi Peter, you are talking about two lenses designed for completely different platforms (Sony mirrorless vs. Canon DSLR). I'm not sure a comparison is warranted. Perhaps to the Sony 90mm Macro, but I won't have access to that before I need to send the Voigtlander back (next week).
The Voigtlander 110mm i got a few weeks ago and have tested extensively shows exceptional sharpness and resolution.I may also get the 65mm,but im planning on using same for 1:1 macro..hmm,do you think there is a possibility of copy to copy variation?ive tested the Sony 90mm and it seems the copy ive got exceeds the Sony 90mm..
@@DustinAbbottTWI Hello,thanks for the reply..In your opinion,would you consider the Voigtlander 110 much better than the other current macro 1:1 lenses out there?just curious of your opinion... Thanks...
Hello Dustin, I need a good portrait APO LENS for my Sony A7C. there are 2 lens that i have interest on: ZEISS 135mm f2 APO SONNAR but it s an EF mount so I need an adapter ring / the Voitlander 110mm APO . The ZEISS I would love it first, BUT I'm not sure that with a ring adapted on my Sony will give the exif data and the focus peaking if necessary ... I owned the Voigty 50mm f2 APO and I love it for street photo , so the Voigty 110 APO is very good but I don't do macro but it 's E Mount . Which of the 2 you would buy ?? Thanks for you advice and help . Greetings . Gilles
Both are very good optically. The Voigt might be a better choice for the simple reason that its more compact and a better fit for your a7C. You would get both EXIF data and focus peaking with the Zeiss, though, just so you know.
I realize it's been a while since you reviewed the lens but how would you compare this 110mm Voightlander to the Laowa 100mm 2.8 as a dedicated macro lens?
Fairly similar levels of performance. The Voigtlander has a bit better color and is a little more functional (electronics, etc...), though if the long focus throw turns you off, the 100mm Laowa might be a better choice. The Laowa has the bonus of higher magnification.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Just to share, I've finally bought the Laowa. Reasons: -Cheaper -The x2 magnification might prove useful if I ever want a very high res 'scan' from 35mm negatives (stitching multiple images in post).
I like the handling of the Sony 90mm F2.8 G the best, and the optical performance of the new Sigma 105mm F2.8 DN Macro. My favorite 1:2 macro lens is the Voigtlander 65mm F2, which is I reach for all the time.
Thank You so much for Your review ! I'm very happy with my 65mm for art reproduction and occasional nature details or stil live compositions. I understand that You do great to mention macro alternatives. However if I may say, it frustrates me a little that we haven't had mention of and comparison with the Sigma Art 105mm f1.4 for each time the non-macro approach is treated. "BTW" it's a long time I know I'd like to purchace an extension ring (for my non-wide angles) of about 12mm (or a 3 part set might be better value?) as a light and small "backup" ability for occasional creativity. improvisation.. Do You have a strong reservation or brand recomendation in that regard? ( A7R3,Sony Planar 50, GM85, Arr105.) Thank's again for Your excellent review!
Hi there, I really didn't even think of the Sigma in that context, though you are right that it could be considered an alternative for portraits. I'm not sure how many are comparing a manual focus macro lens to a massive autofocus prime with very poor magnification, though. As for the extension tubes, I've found these Vello ones to be good value: bhpho.to/2ykOBFP
You don’t really need to watch reviews on Voigtlander lenses. They make the best lenses in the entire industry, on pair with Zeiss, Leica, Hasselblad and PhaseOne. Watching a review on a Voigtlander lens is like watching a review before buying a Rolls Royce or a Maybach.
@@nogerboher5266 Reviews. if made properly, give clues or valuable details of characteristics that guide for specific applications not always thought of in advance !. (As an extention of this thought : the use with extention tubes. If the "Rolls Royce" has an internal focus element then it could (!) affect plane of focus when pared with extention tubes - no problem for flowers,... but for slides reproduction... rather look with Laowa 90mm lol. ETC)
@@AR-vf7vg You don't buy Voigtlander, Zeiss, Hasselblad or Leica glass to use with extension tubes. It's like buying a Lamborghini to race with, only to swap its engine with a Fiat Multipla one - essentially ruining what the car was designed and made for. For example, the new ''APO-Lanthar'' line up of Voigtlanders lenses, were specifically made by Voigtlander for newer generation Sony alpha full frame cameras or to be specific, the lenses were made and designed specifically to work with their sensors. (a7RIV and newer alpha cameras.) The 50mm and the 35mm APO ASPH versions have better dimensional rendering, better micro contrast, better tonality and better saturation of differently colored objects at different distances, than the legendary Leica, Zeiss and Hasselblad lenses. Let me repeat: Better than Hasselblad, Zeiss or Leica lenses! The new 2021/2022 Voigtlander 2/35 APO Lanthar ASPH is not only the best 35mm ever made but it is so good that it took the title of the best lens ever made from the Leicas $14,000 90mm APO ASPH Summilux - Yes, it renders dimensionality, tonality and micro contrast better than the legendary Leica 90mm Summilux that costs $14,000 aka. ''the best lens ever made!'' yes, the new 35mm Voigt for E mount creates even more stunning images than ''the best lens ever made.''
Good question, tough question. I suppose for most people Sony will be the right choice for it can double up as a great portrait lens with auto focus capability. And there really isn't much difference in terms of resolution, the Sony is really good. Unfortunately 110 isnt up to the 65. That is a surprise and a let down. Actually expected the 110 to be better.
I love voigtlander lenses but I prefered to get the sony 90 macro. I found it discounted for 600$ - image quality is excellent at several distances - it is lighter -AF works great even on macro distances & I can do handheld video - resolution on a7r4 is at a high level. Its also more practical for travel. I also have the sigma 105/2.8 with an aperture dial adapted from nikon - even lighter & great optics. MF is no issue as the R4 has such a superb EVF but the sony is much more practical and more useful for video - also the AF on sony is silent
Hello Dustin. Very good review! I have a question. Does it make sense to pay twice as much for Voigtlander 110 with a Laowa 100 macro? Is the difference in optics significant? Thank you and best regards.
That depends on your priorities. The Voigtlander has better color and a nicer build (+ electronics), but the Laowa has more magnification and is probably the sharper lens at wide apertures.
Thanks :) I asked the wrong question :) I meant if Laowa is sharper than Canon :) Do you think Voigtlander 65 is sharper than 110, in the center ??? Thank you and best regards
I never found an answer (did not search enough?) what the advantages are to not have at least(!?) 9 or plus ROUNDED apperture blades vs strait or less blades -beseids probably cheeper to build. For better star-effect when closed down and shooting into the sun, with number of blades probably more widly apreciated if also on the higher side. As long as I'm not informed (as I guess many) I feel like thinking 11 rounded blades should be a minimum (even for strait blades) for any lens that does not explicitly whant to appeal to landscape photographers who specialize shooting into the sun.. Are lens-manufacturar simply always dishing up an average solution that works best for average ? Could a same lens become outstanding in two oposite applications simply by being available in diffrent appertures options (or exchangable apperture-modules ;-) ) ?
There seems to continue to be varying philosophies when it comes to aperture blades. I will note that often cheaper lenses have fewer blades, so cost of manufacturing could be a factor...though I also see some bargain lenses come with a high blade count. What I don't understand is what Zeiss/Voigtlander persist in not having rounded aperture blades. That doesn't make sense to me.
You’re leading a movement to shooting mirrorless with manual lenses. Manual lenses are superior image quality, lighter, less bulky, and less expensive then modern autofocus lenses. I just shot a soccer match using zone focusing and every shot was in focus....
Thanks for the review. I wish someone would now focus strictly on its macro capabilities for insect photography & videography, Mr. Abbott does not go deep on these issues, he keeps comparing it to a non macro lens and discussing landscapes & portraits.
You got to hand it to Mr. Abbott, he's such a honest, and professional individual.... I take all of his advise, recommendations, and really never look any further... before I BUY. Thanks
@@DustinAbbottTWI Nah; nothing wrong with pronouncing foreign proper names in the native language. In fact, as an educator, (which is what you are), you are in a perfect position to "up" everybody's game. I would personally consider someone pronouncing BMW as Bay - M - Vay pretentious because that's not a proper name.
I've never understood the sense of the jagged focus rings in Voigtlander lenses. A very off-putting design. A bit like head- or taillights in a car that aren't flush with the car's overall shape. Or the frame shape of cheap steel bicycle frames that shout: "My welder thinks he's cool, but he's a total noob!".
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The shot with he boy with glasses in the falling snow was perfection. How the snow was catching onto his glasses and face, it felt very cinematic like straight out of a movie.
There's something special about Voigtlander glass.
Great review - really appreciate the Zeiss Milvus comparison & Zeiss ZE adaptions in these reviews ! Keep up the great work!
You're welcome.
I own both and prefer the 65mm for it's great versatility, overall lens IQ, color rendition, etc., though the 110 is useful if I need a 1:1 macro distance. The trouble with the 110 is that it is difficult to handhold and that becomes a real issue in certain circumstances. Thank you Dustin for another excellent review. Chazak!
That sounds about right to me.
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You're hands down the best camera Gear Reviewer of all time. THE GOAT. Man i really appreciated all your hard work and dedication with all this very informative reviews. i bought the 65mm because of your review and after doing some more close comparisons with my GM lenses i got to the conclusion that the Vogt just have better colors and contrast.
There optical glass is really special.
Hi :) Just a little note from a 40+ decade user of macro lenses, yes most macro photographers prefer manual focus as I do, BUT I nearly never focus by rotating the focus ring, I use the focus ring to get the image size that I want and then I move myself slighty back and forth to find the precise spot I want to be the sharpest in the image, THAT is the very best way to focus a macro lens ;)
I'll use that technique at times, too, but depending on your subject, that can difficult.
@@DustinAbbottTWI When your at 1:1 or 1:2 I think it is the best way to focus because the depth of field are so very shallow, so when you try to focus with the focus ring you tend very often to go side or up/down a tiny bit so nor all will be in the same focus, autofocus are much more worse...
Another excellent review! I almost pulled the trigger on the 65 several times after seeing other reviews and comparisons, but it was your review of the 65, and the 110 here that sealed the deal. Thanks for drawing on some comparisons between the two and you forthright opinion.
Glad to help out!
The optical characteristics of the lens, particularly, sharpness and lack of chromatic aberration, appear very impressive. I thought the Sony 135mm F1.8 GM (which you are yet to test ;) ) would put manual lenses like the Voigtlander on every optical parameter to shame, but watching this video casts doubt at my presumption. Same goes for the Milvus, also quite impressive!
I wonder if lifting shadows and lowering highlights, then adding clarity and texture would generate chromatic aberrations around the rim of the object past the plane of focus. And beautiful images (especially the one of your son and your wife and daughter, who, by the way, look very much alike!).
In my experience, that lifting the shadows, tempering down brightness and adding clarity almost always produces chromatic aberration in the picture, especially when, indeed, in images with rather pronounced tonal contrast between the object and the background.
I'm actually testing the 135GM right now, and it is very, very good!
@@DustinAbbottTWI 😊👍🏻💪🏻 I'm curious. Thank you, Dustin.
Hi Dustin
I am move to gfx50r but still love your reviews and those Voigtlander lenses.
Thank you!
Thanks for another great review 👌. 7:00, it’s quite interesting how subjective things can be, to me, this is a huge advantage because you can not accidentally change aperture when e.g. revolving the focus ring. I have numb fingertips and if I am not careful on my Leica-M lenses it happens I accidentally change aperture.
That's interesting, and it is true that there is some degree of subjectivity to most evaluations.
Thank you so much for reviewing this. I am very much interested in this lens and there is comparatively little in depth information available. So when I see a Dustin Abbott review I know I'm going to get all the info and honest opinions I need.
If I may ask .. I have the GM 24/1.4 and 55/1.8, very much debating what is an ideal complementary lens. Having the 110 to get acquanted with MF, but also doubling on the 55, adding macro, seem like compelling factors. The other I'm considering is the Batis 85 for its superb rendering. I shoot street / architecture / landscape. Have an a6000 to turn the 55 into 82,5, but the Batis would give OSS and 127,5mm on the a6000. Also, I like small/light lenses. I don't want more than 3 lenses so adding macro/tele versatility might be more important. Choices, choices! What would your opinion on this be?
Thanks for the kind feedback.
It sounds like this might be a nice addition to your lineup, as you don't really have anything to cover macro. The sony 90mm Macro might also be an option.
100 to 135mm is my wheelhouse. I also dance quite a bit in the macro zone. Sometimes I do a bit of portraiture. I purchased this lens based on your review for a myriad of reasons, but I must say, the portraits you displayed were the deciding factor.
Cool - glad you are enjoying it
You can always put the lens hood on the back of the lens. It will not click or stick, but can save space while storing or traveling with it.
That's true
Great, honest review. Loved it. Thanks Dustin.
Thank you very much!
Thank you Dustin for this amazing review. I have been looking forward to this review 🙂
Thank you!
I have the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0, but I am very tempted to also get this 110mm 2.5
They are both pretty special
You write this in the text review "The working distance on the APO 110M is pretty good (35cm/13.78″ MFD), but remember that more than half of that will be taken up by the lens and hood if you have it attached." Working distance are from the front of the Lens/Lens Hood, not from the Camera sensor.
I’m speaking relative to other macro lenses, and the working distance is still quite good
I have seen many reviewers criticize the focus throw of the Voigtländer Macro Lenses, but the 110mm have only 90 degree turn from infinity to 80 cm, which not is lot and in the "normal" range of most photography, in fact many macro Lenses have too short a focus throw, so focusing in the "normal" range can difficult. For macro photography is is good with a long focus throw !
You are a ridiculously good reviewer.
That is ludicrously kind of you ;)
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the 50mm APO Lanthar.
I can't promise when I'll be able to get to it. This only worked out because I happened to be in the US. I don't have a distribution source here in Canada.
Dustin Abbott hi Dustin, B&H will ship it to you (I’m in Ontario and got mine last week) Downtown Camera in Toronto stocks Voightlander as well but I don’t think they have any ATM. It’s an awesome 50!!
Thank you Mr Abbott
You're welcome
really enjoying these detailed reviews!
how does this lens compare to the irix 150mm macro you tested? if you had a choice, which lens would you prefer for macro and as a general purpose lens? i'm shooting w/ an a9 and would be swapping out my ebay zeiss sonar 135mm f3.5. let's also assume i'm planning on getting the voigtlander 65mm f/2 in the future as well...
If you are going to get the 65mm, then maybe go for the 150mm Irix for a bigger difference in angle of view.
Great review how does it compare to Irix 150mm?
It's sharper, though the Irix has arguably nicer bokeh.
A friend tested 3 copies from Lensrentals and they all had weird softness issues and varying degrees of CA. Not sure what went on there.
Lanthar in Apo-Lanthar refers to Voigt's use of lanthanum glass elements. Their old large format ones are said to be radioactive!
That's odd, as I definitely did not see any CA in my test copy.
@@DustinAbbottTWI 2 out of the 3 copies had CA, the other one that doesn't have CA was unbelievably soft at macro distances. He wasn't the only one, another person on another forum had 2 copies that were drastically different in performance. Our hypothesis is the batch Lensrentals got was defective. They did get a bunch of 14-24mm lenses from sigma that turned out to be duds, prompted Sigma to build speciality shipping containers. It's certainly scary, hope it's been fixed now.
Thanks for the review! Now I'm sure I need the 65mm one :-)
I really love the 65mm. It's one of the best performers on Sony.
Hi Dustin
How to compare this lens with Canon's 100 Macro you reviewed recently?
It's a very different approach to the same task - optically and mechanically.
Quite different in every day's use.
Why not to do do a comparison between those very different approaches?
Hi Peter, you are talking about two lenses designed for completely different platforms (Sony mirrorless vs. Canon DSLR). I'm not sure a comparison is warranted. Perhaps to the Sony 90mm Macro, but I won't have access to that before I need to send the Voigtlander back (next week).
Let me see who dares to dislike this video. Nice video again!
Someone will...invariably.
Amazing review. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed
Thank you!
The Voigtlander 110mm i got a few weeks ago and have tested extensively shows exceptional sharpness and resolution.I may also get the 65mm,but im planning on using same for 1:1 macro..hmm,do you think there is a possibility of copy to copy variation?ive tested the Sony 90mm and it seems the copy ive got exceeds the Sony 90mm..
There may be, and people's testing methods (and accuracy) may vary too.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Hello,thanks for the reply..In your opinion,would you consider the Voigtlander 110 much better than the other current macro 1:1 lenses out there?just curious of your opinion... Thanks...
Hello Dustin, I need a good portrait APO LENS for my Sony A7C. there are 2 lens that i have interest on: ZEISS 135mm f2 APO SONNAR but it s an EF mount so I need an adapter ring / the Voitlander 110mm APO . The ZEISS I would love it first, BUT I'm not sure that with a ring adapted on my Sony will give the exif data and the focus peaking if necessary ... I owned the Voigty 50mm f2 APO and I love it for street photo , so the Voigty 110 APO is very good but I don't do macro but it 's E Mount . Which of the 2 you would buy ?? Thanks for you advice and help . Greetings . Gilles
Both are very good optically. The Voigt might be a better choice for the simple reason that its more compact and a better fit for your a7C. You would get both EXIF data and focus peaking with the Zeiss, though, just so you know.
I realize it's been a while since you reviewed the lens but how would you compare this 110mm Voightlander to the Laowa 100mm 2.8 as a dedicated macro lens?
Fairly similar levels of performance. The Voigtlander has a bit better color and is a little more functional (electronics, etc...), though if the long focus throw turns you off, the 100mm Laowa might be a better choice. The Laowa has the bonus of higher magnification.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Just to share, I've finally bought the Laowa. Reasons:
-Cheaper
-The x2 magnification might prove useful if I ever want a very high res 'scan' from 35mm negatives (stitching multiple images in post).
lov you videos. In a nutshell what is the absolut best macro lens for E-mount, no budget constrains?
I like the handling of the Sony 90mm F2.8 G the best, and the optical performance of the new Sigma 105mm F2.8 DN Macro. My favorite 1:2 macro lens is the Voigtlander 65mm F2, which is I reach for all the time.
Thank You so much for Your review ! I'm very happy with my 65mm for art reproduction and occasional nature details or stil live compositions. I understand that You do great to mention macro alternatives. However if I may say, it frustrates me a little that we haven't had mention of and comparison with the Sigma Art 105mm f1.4 for each time the non-macro approach is treated.
"BTW" it's a long time I know I'd like to purchace an extension ring (for my non-wide angles) of about 12mm (or a 3 part set might be better value?) as a light and small "backup" ability for occasional creativity. improvisation.. Do You have a strong reservation or brand recomendation in that regard?
( A7R3,Sony Planar 50, GM85, Arr105.) Thank's again for Your excellent review!
Hi there, I really didn't even think of the Sigma in that context, though you are right that it could be considered an alternative for portraits. I'm not sure how many are comparing a manual focus macro lens to a massive autofocus prime with very poor magnification, though. As for the extension tubes, I've found these Vello ones to be good value: bhpho.to/2ykOBFP
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank You !
You don’t really need to watch reviews on Voigtlander lenses. They make the best lenses in the entire industry, on pair with Zeiss, Leica, Hasselblad and PhaseOne. Watching a review on a Voigtlander lens is like watching a review before buying a Rolls Royce or a Maybach.
@@nogerboher5266 Reviews. if made properly, give clues or valuable details of characteristics that guide for specific applications not always thought of in advance !.
(As an extention of this thought : the use with extention tubes. If the "Rolls Royce" has an internal focus element then it could (!) affect plane of focus when pared with extention tubes - no problem for flowers,... but for slides reproduction... rather look with Laowa 90mm lol. ETC)
@@AR-vf7vg You don't buy Voigtlander, Zeiss, Hasselblad or Leica glass to use with extension tubes. It's like buying a Lamborghini to race with, only to swap its engine with a Fiat Multipla one - essentially ruining what the car was designed and made for. For example, the new ''APO-Lanthar'' line up of Voigtlanders lenses, were specifically made by Voigtlander for newer generation Sony alpha full frame cameras or to be specific, the lenses were made and designed specifically to work with their sensors. (a7RIV and newer alpha cameras.)
The 50mm and the 35mm APO ASPH versions have better dimensional rendering, better micro contrast, better tonality and better saturation of differently colored objects at different distances, than the legendary Leica, Zeiss and Hasselblad lenses. Let me repeat: Better than Hasselblad, Zeiss or Leica lenses!
The new 2021/2022 Voigtlander 2/35 APO Lanthar ASPH is not only the best 35mm ever made but it is so good that it took the title of the best lens ever made from the Leicas $14,000 90mm APO ASPH Summilux - Yes, it renders dimensionality, tonality and micro contrast better than the legendary Leica 90mm Summilux that costs $14,000 aka. ''the best lens ever made!'' yes, the new 35mm Voigt for E mount creates even more stunning images than ''the best lens ever made.''
The question is : Why should I pick this lens, on Sony body, instead of Sony 90mm f2.8 macro?
Unfortunately I haven't tested the Sony 90mm, and I can't really give you an answer on that.
Good question, tough question. I suppose for most people Sony will be the right choice for it can double up as a great portrait lens with auto focus capability. And there really isn't much difference in terms of resolution, the Sony is really good. Unfortunately 110 isnt up to the 65. That is a surprise and a let down. Actually expected the 110 to be better.
I too expected it to surpass the 65 (or at least equal it).
I love voigtlander lenses but I prefered to get the sony 90 macro. I found it discounted for 600$ - image quality is excellent at several distances - it is lighter -AF works great even on macro distances & I can do handheld video - resolution on a7r4 is at a high level. Its also more practical for travel. I also have the sigma 105/2.8 with an aperture dial adapted from nikon - even lighter & great optics. MF is no issue as the R4 has such a superb EVF but the sony is much more practical and more useful for video - also the AF on sony is silent
Nice, thanks!
You’re welcome.
Hello Dustin.
Very good review!
I have a question. Does it make sense to pay twice as much for Voigtlander 110 with a Laowa 100 macro? Is the difference in optics significant?
Thank you and best regards.
That depends on your priorities. The Voigtlander has better color and a nicer build (+ electronics), but the Laowa has more magnification and is probably the sharper lens at wide apertures.
Thank you for your answer :)
And if you were to compare Laowa 100 macr with Canon 100 L macro, in terms of focus ???
One is a manual focus lens, so the quality of focus will be up to your skill.
Thanks :)
I asked the wrong question :) I meant if Laowa is sharper than Canon :)
Do you think Voigtlander 65 is sharper than 110, in the center ???
Thank you and best regards
I never found an answer (did not search enough?) what the advantages are to not have at least(!?) 9 or plus ROUNDED apperture blades vs strait or less blades -beseids probably cheeper to build. For better star-effect when closed down and shooting into the sun, with number of blades probably more widly apreciated if also on the higher side. As long as I'm not informed (as I guess many) I feel like thinking 11 rounded blades should be a minimum (even for strait blades) for any lens that does not explicitly whant to appeal to landscape photographers who specialize shooting into the sun.. Are lens-manufacturar simply always dishing up an average solution that works best for average ? Could a same lens become outstanding in two oposite applications simply by being available in diffrent appertures options (or exchangable apperture-modules ;-) ) ?
There seems to continue to be varying philosophies when it comes to aperture blades. I will note that often cheaper lenses have fewer blades, so cost of manufacturing could be a factor...though I also see some bargain lenses come with a high blade count. What I don't understand is what Zeiss/Voigtlander persist in not having rounded aperture blades. That doesn't make sense to me.
You’re leading a movement to shooting mirrorless with manual lenses. Manual lenses are superior image quality, lighter, less bulky, and less expensive then modern autofocus lenses. I just shot a soccer match using zone focusing and every shot was in focus....
Good for you. That takes some skill!
Thanks for the review. I wish someone would now focus strictly on its macro capabilities for insect photography & videography, Mr. Abbott does not go deep on these issues, he keeps comparing it to a non macro lens and discussing landscapes & portraits.
can you compare 125/2.5 vs 110/2.5?
I'm afraid not. I have no access to the older lens, and I've already sent back the loaner of the 110mm
You got to hand it to Mr. Abbott, he's such a honest, and professional individual.... I take all of his advise, recommendations, and really never look any further... before I BUY. Thanks
That's very kind
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Thank you, but I'm not German, and I suspect I would just seem pretentious and foolish if I tried to pretend to be.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Nah; nothing wrong with pronouncing foreign proper names in the native language. In fact, as an educator, (which is what you are), you are in a perfect position to "up" everybody's game. I would personally consider someone pronouncing BMW as Bay - M - Vay pretentious because that's not a proper name.
I've never understood the sense of the jagged focus rings in Voigtlander lenses. A very off-putting design. A bit like head- or taillights in a car that aren't flush with the car's overall shape. Or the frame shape of cheap steel bicycle frames that shout: "My welder thinks he's cool, but he's a total noob!".
Interesting. I love the knurled look and feel. It makes grip very easy, much like it did on Classic Zeiss and a lot of other vintage lenses.