🔴 Best Voigtlander Lenses for Leica M Mount / Screw Mount LTM

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

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[@jessekoskinen]

The best 21 minutes long 10 lenses in 10 minutes video that I have seen. ;)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha thank you Jesse. Many thanks if you got to the end! That was me trying to be brief too haha :)

[@alekseykasatkin4100]

Fantastic review Matt! Many thanks! And separate and special note on your photos - just Owesome! Great Old School Heritage

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Aleksey Kasatkin thank very much! :) I’ve since made more videos on some of these lenses if interested, see my video playlists.

[@guaitnius]

For me, 50mm f3.5 Heliar is beautiful. It has a vintage looks that I simply like :)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you Hector! I'm looking forward to using my Heliar lens properly. I think it may become one of my favourites! :)

[@UnorthodoxWriter]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Would love to see a full review of the Voigtlander Heliar 50mm f/3.5 as I'm thinking of picking one up myself!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@UnorthodoxWriter Hi, funny you should ask. It is hot on my to do list but i'm waiting to shoot in a location where I feel I can get the most from the lens. I have 2 versions now so can talk about that too. If you can last a few weeks and I will try to get a video out.

[@UnorthodoxWriter]

@Matt Osborne Ha! I might pick it up new at B&H before that. I'm presuming the other version is LTM mount? I'm only seeing that one on Ebay. I got the multi-coated 35mm f/1.4 (for the Leica CL) after watching your review! Thanks for the reply.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

RudyMartinezNYC Congrats on 35mm! Yes other lens is LTM Mount. I’ll do whole series on LTM lenses once finished M mount lenses

[@hilliegalarza4277]

Thank you for creating this video. I just purchased a Leica CL and I'd like to obtain some M mount lenses for it. I can't wait for my adapters to come in. I also shoot Olympus Pen F and I'm currently using a vintage Leica Elmarit 90mm f2.8 on it. Thanks for taking some of the pain and confusion out of the purchase process.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hillie Galarza Thanks and congrats on your CL! You might like my smallest M lens video as some of those are great on the CL. 👍🏻

[@alanandkarenbootholdfield6179]

Hi My first lens which I still use voigtlander 21mm f4 , 25mm f4 ,40mm f1.4 all great lenses. I have just acquired a couple of Zeiss ZM lens and a few Leica for the first time. But the voigtlander seem really good optically well made and reasonably priced and well made.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, happy to hear you know and enjoy Voigtlander lenses too. Yes the 21mm and 40mm are especially nice. The 35mm 1.2 makes good photos but it’s so heavy! Congrats on your new lenses. I have a few Zeiss but mostly Leica or Voigtlander.

[@Muchtoobizy]

I am a fan of Voigtlander lenses because I also like my pictures to have that vintage feel. I own a few of them and crave a few more. You missed out my two favourites; the 35mm F1.7 Ultron and the 50mm F1.5 Nokton. I highly recommend them. I'm saving for the 75mm f1.5 next. And one day maybe a couple of the ones you've mentioned. I don't actually have a Leica camera, but I use these lenses on mirrorless bodies (both FF and APSC) with great success.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks for your recommendations and good to hear you are using the lenses on mirrorless. I see you like fast lenses! :) I tend to buy mostly small lenses now but I have other fast lenses like the Noctilux. I will share some of those in a future video.

[@charruaporelmundo]

Would you choose the Heliar over the nokton classic 50 mm 1.5? regarding dimensionality, microcontrast..etc...

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi these are totally difference lenses so hard to answer. If you shoot at f3.5 get the Heliar for sure. If you need a faster lens/ bokeh don't. (Heliar review still to follow).

[@charruaporelmundo]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I understand. Well, I do if I have 1.4 etc. but I have other fast prime. I have Sony mirrorless with techart. Will keep an eye on such review. Regards

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@charruaporelmundo If you have fast lenses already then yes the Heliar kicks ass for everything else :) ..2 versions available btw

[@leonardnorwitz3537]

A delightful review of the Leica lens alternative. And your photos are bloody wonderful. What brought me here was a review of the Sigma fp (L-mount) camera that showed wonderful images taken with the Voigtlander 75mm. I have more than a passing interest in this camera, but I am stymied by the lack of lenses from Sigma that pair suitably with its design. At this writing (10/4/20) there's only the one, a 45mm f/2.8. My interest in the fp is as a still photo camera (while I wait for Sigma to get off their backsides and produce the promised full frame Foveon camera, now indefinitely delayed) . . . thus your page. I am only vaguely familiar with Voigtlander, and find that these are all manual focus lenses, which rather pleases me. Despite my aging vision, I am more confident with manual focus, as I was the the Zeiss Loxia lenses on my (now defunct) Sony a7Rii. My questions are: Can you think of any reason why I should not be able to successfully and creatively pair some of these Voigtlander lenses and the Sigma fp; and which adaptor should I be looking for?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Leonard Norwitz thanks for your kind words. There are more in depth reviews of these lenses too, check the series 1 playlist (M mount glass). Yes I use a L mount Leica CL so you’ve come to the right place. Get a Leica M-L adapter and then the fun really starts! You should be fine with all lenses extra a few ultra wides that can have colour fringing. Message me if need more help.

[@leonardnorwitz3537]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Righto! And thanks and kudos for maintaining vigilance on your page.

[@admindr8]

Sigma just released a line of Contemporary I Series lenses (the letter "i"), smaller L-mount lenses that work well with the Sigma fp! The L-mount alliance is growing :)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@admindr8 amazing news! Thanks for sharing 👌🏻

[@robertchestnut3331]

You should check out the Ricoh 28mm f2.8 gr ltm lens. I use it on my m4 with a finder. without the screw on hood its about the size of the voigtlander 35mm f2.5 color Skopar M. Plus the build quality of the Ricoh is on par with leica

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Robert, a top tip! I will keep my eyes open. I also use the small Canon 28mm f2.8 LTM (see Canon lens video). This lens is tiny.

[@robertchestnut3331]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom No problem. The Ricoh is one of my favorite lenses I just checked too and it is slightly smaller than the color Skopar. I saw that video and now I am on the search for a canon 28 ltm too haha.

[@josephcumbey1770]

I just learned the Color Skopar 25mm does not focus couple. Thanks for that...Looks like my Bessa L and M3 are going to share a 15mm or 21 mm Voigtlander LTM lens (the M3 with adapter). Also, I love the Nokton 35mm f1.4 on my M3.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Joseph, some are RF coupled some not. Mine is not RF coupled as mentioned in the video and I love it on the Leica iii cameras (I I sold it and re-bought after). 15 and 21 also great!

[@peterm.722]

Hi Matt, I bought a Voigtlander Heliar 50 today for my M8 which arrived yesterday. The only problem it has that you have to take photos in B&W as this filter size of 27mm doesn't really support IR cut filters. But...an amazing and in my eyes a beautiful lens

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Ralf, congrats. You need to get on eBay and by various step rings to get from 27mm to you IR cut filter size. That is how I use my lens with filters (yellow filter normally for film).

[@peterm.722]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for the hint Matt. I didn't want to buy a cheap China filter. But the lens is amazing, I made today some portrait shots and they are so nice

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@peterm.722 Thanks Ralf and congrats on your portraits!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@peterm.722 ..you need cheap Chinese step rings then a decent filter. ;)

[@peterm.722]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks Matt, I bought 1 on Ebay. Comes from the UK. Today my dealer called me, that they have an open box M10 for me for 4500 pound, I think I will not sleep tonight.

[@duncaninvest]

thank you for sharing. I am fan of Voigtlander lenses too, for bargained price, and good build quality. Especially those made of brass, and some with homage to old lens barrel design. It is a pleasure to use such manual lenses.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Duncan, agreed! (If you are new to the channel I have full detailed reviews on most Voigtlander lenses in M mount including the very latest such as the 50mm f1.0) This video is one of my first I made.

[@benedictus111]

Thanks Matt. Is it correct Voightlander Nokton single coated is best for Black and white images

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

SC is lower contrast so yes people like it for B&W. I use MC for mine.

[@benedictus111]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom THANKS. Thinking to buy this one. I want to use with M10M

[@filibertkraxner305]

Great overview! When I looked around for a wide angle for my Leica M, I opted for a 35mm/1.7 Ultron. What a great lens that is, even ignoring the very reasonable price! It comfortably outperforms my Canon EF 35/1.4L (version I), especially in the corners. I have never felt the need to replace it with anything else.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Filibert Kraxner thanks! Great to hear it out performs your L glass. I love Voigtlander gear ever since discovering the 40mm f1.4 years ago! :)

[@johna.bennett2661]

My wife gave a Leica iiic for my birthday. I have a Bessa L with the 25mm lens. I plan on mating that lens to the iiic and trying it out. Any thoughts on the Voigtlander 35mm f1.7 Ultron Aspherical Lens for the iiic? I have been eyeing one here in Portland, Ore. Thanks, Matt!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Wife did great I think! :) I have the 25mm lens, still need to use it more for a review. The M 35 1.7 is better but for low light the LTM is better than most options, much sharper than Canon 35mm f1.8 I had (see that video)

[@johna.bennett2661]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks, Matt!

[@jacovanlith5082]

Can you mention L39 thread, instead of LTM ( Leica Thread Mount) It is said the Leica 39 mm screw mount thread was a copy of the 39 mm microscope thread. The first Leica lenses with 39 mm thread had been made ' by the Hugo Meyer Optical Works in Görlitz; to test the quality of the Barnack camera. Have you ever seen a Meyer-Leica 39 lens?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Jaco! I don't remember seeing a Meyer-Leica 39 len, i'm not sure if the auction house guys had one.

[@stevebarnett5048]

Super illustration photos Matt. For me the Skopar series are the best all round best bang for buck and usable, especially in LTM mount. But have you tried the 'legendary' 28mm f/3.5 Skopar in LTM mount? It's no longer made and was manufactured just a bit better than the others in brass, but it's a lens I'd rather carry for general use than my 28mm Summicron. It gives little away at the normal f/stops only falling down in the extremes.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Steve, I skipped the 28mm LTM as couldn't find one but later got a 28mm Skopar 3.5 Contax RF mount. That to come in future videos! :)

[@garrettcliser6840]

Interested in the 28 f2. Will you review it in the future?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Garrett, yes I will add the 28/2 to my to do video list for you.

[@manoj60mishra]

Which adaptor would you recommend for using these on Panasonic S5? Thanks.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I use 2, the Leica brand on and the 7Artisan close focus one. (See that video I made)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

..I use the S5 too and now the SL which is also L mount

[@RP-go8nj]

Great, like your videos. What is your recommandation of an exciting lens for Fujifilm gfx? Thanks!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks RP, i'd look at the APO lenses

[@barryfullick7981]

Super vid Matt, lots of information presented in a non- didactic( I hate being lectured at!) way, backed up with working experience. Nicely done. I own one of those often disparaged M8s with an assortment of Voigtglass, a Leitz Elmar and a Summicron. A Voigtlens I am happy to commend to you if you find one of condition and price that you like is the Nocton f1.5 50mm asph .Almost as fast as a Summilux 1.4, superb build quality, excellent image quality and about1/8 of the price. I don't think you would be disappointed. It's another pocket sized piece of optical excellence from CosVoigt that can save its owner a ton of money, and deliver the goods with the prospect of very long term reliability. Looking forward to more of your vids so please keep them coming if you can manage to squeeze that into the time you must apply to your day job! Once again, good effort Matt and many thanks.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you Barry! Thanks for mentioning the 50mm f1.5, noted! :) Yes I am a big fan of Voigtlander.. I have a lot to come from them so stay tuned if you prefer cheaper alternatives to Leica (like me!.. I appreciate good value + quality even if I do use Leica too). Talking of old 1.5s.. I just bought a few old lenses to complete / compare to Leica mount so they are in the pipeline too! :) Thanks for your support and words. Matt

[@shannonstoney1]

I have an old Leitz Summar screw mount f2 lens. Do you have one of those?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Shannon, great. I know it but I skipped that one and got the lens after it called a Summitar 50 f2. (See that video).

[@ARSAnalog]

As far as my own experience allows me to judge your statements, I can just agree. Had some Voigtländer lenses by Cosina I sold later but still regret it sometimes. Had the 25mm snapshot skopar and Superwide Heliar in use with my Bessa R, the 15/4.5 I got later in the M Version II. Very very wide on full frame have to crop out my own feet now and than.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks yes 15mm can catch you’re feet ha! :)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

..and thanks for confirming my finding with you’re own experience.

[@MB-or8js]

Great video! I am using three of the CV lenses you mentioned: CV 25/4 LTM, CV 28/2, and CV 35/1.2 II. CV lenses exhibit a more vintage look in color than modern Leica lenses. I personally like it. Instead of 15 mm, I prefer the CV 12/5.6. incredible for small spaces!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Martin! Good to hear you have the 35/1.2 II too! I've not tried the 12mm, thanks for the mention!

[@toulcaz31]

On which body do you shoot the 12mm?

[@MB-or8js]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom the 12 mm comes in different versions, I have version two. Fantastic on film cameras but requires PP when used on digital cameras due to severe purple corners. Not sure how it does on digital M cameras, only used it on A7R for digital

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Martin, does the 12mm come with it's own finder too? .. Yes i'd expect purple corners on FF digital! :)

[@toulcaz31]

Martin's Analog Photo Channel I used mine of Fuji xpro and loved it. I haven’t really tried on film yet.

[@albertobuzzola4204]

I enjoy all your videos. A question. What’s the difference between the 50 mm Helier f3.5 type 1 and Type 2 and the one you showed in the video which I believe is the vintage one (isn’t that how it is called?). Quality wise the same? Same glass?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, I think same glass yes but LTM is much rarer as a special edition release.

[@MrMilio]

Does the Voigtländer 35mm 2.5 color skopar LTM work on the Canon P (focusing with range finder)?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes any LTM works fine on the P, any make. (Good lens, I have it with me today!)

[@MrMilio]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Nice. I have bought a P yesterday and now searching for a nice 35mm. I like the LTM version of the skopar. But it's quite hard to find. Maybe I should consider the new heliar 40. What's your suggestion? Should be quite compact. Greetings

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@MrMilio great! Did you see my teaser video on the 40mm? Yes should be even better.

[@MrMilio]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom yeah I did see it. But there are no comparisons and it's more expensive than the color skopar (used). Also I have to guesstimate the field of view between 35mm and 50mm. What would be your choice if you had to choose only one (around) 35mm LTM lens under 600€?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@MrMilio Skopar is one of the best fit size, Ultron 1.7 should be good, canon 35/2, jupiter12 is fun cheap lens

[@davegball]

The 28mm Ultron balances very well on the SL.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes! I love the Skopars too, I have 2 versions

[@kuzu5919]

Which lens would you choose for street photography, Canon 35mm f2.8 ltm or Voigtländer color skopar 35mm f2.5 MC

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Voigtlander will give a more perfect modern look so it depends on your preference.

[@DPWarriors11]

Thank you for the overview. Very helpful. Can you review VM 28mm f2 Ultron lens? Thanks

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Dhaval. I will add the 28mm f2 to my todo list! :)

[@DPWarriors11]

Matt Osborne I’m thinking to buy this one as I just bought adapter for Sony.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Dhaval Pawar OK nice! If you can’t wait for the video if you search MrLeicaCom on Flickr then look in my album for 28/2 lens you can see more example photos

[@DPWarriors11]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thank you for quick reply. saw your awesome portfolio. still going through the picture to locate the one taken with 28 f2 lens. my goal is to use this for landscape and in low light conditions. would this be ideal for astro as it is a fast lens?

[@DriversSide]

Are any of the LTM Color Skopar lenses rangefinder coupled?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hello, yes they all are except the 25mm to my knowledge.. I use 15,21,35,50mm and those all are. 25mm LTM isn't but 28mm is as far as I know.

[@DriversSide]

Matt Osborne awesome! I just bought a Canon P and was thinking about picking up either the 35mm or 50mm

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Driver's Side Check out my Canon LTM video, you might like those more / too 👍🏻

[@marlon2672]

which 28mm should i get for my M6? zeiss? voigtlander?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Zeiss Biofon are excellent = see Biogon 25mm vid (similar). Voigtlander Skopar 28mm harder to find, you can get the f2 Ultron. Zeiss is better but f2.8.. I think (I have Ultron)

[@stephenedmunds207]

Would love a more in depth review of the quirky 50mm f3.5 heliar ,,its so different and everyone seems to say how sharp it is!!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

It’s certainly very sharp!! Yes it’s on my list to share so stay tuned. Others are also asking for it.

[@russellmann8297]

Excellent resource for someone like myself just getting into manual focus lens. I have two Voigtlander lens and one Nikkor AIS 28mm F2.8 lens. I shoot film and a Fujifilm XT3. Thanks so much!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Russell! If you are unsure what to get next feel free to reach out to me via Patreon. Happy to talk you through lens options (had a Zoom call tonight with a Patreon in NYC helping him buy a film camera).

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

For my Leica II Barnack camera, which lens would you recommend between the 50mm f/3.5 Heliar LTM and the 50mm f/1.5 Nokton Aspherical LTM, which one do you prefer ? Also I can't find a video about the 50mm f/1.5 Nokton LTM. Did I dream of it or is it hidden or gone? I could have sworn there was already a video from you on KZbin about it.... :')

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I cover the Nokton in a few fees but not in 1 fully. Try the new Nokton 1.5 video and maybe autofocus lens video (sounds weird I know). 40 Heliar is my fav by far, Skopar 50 next for size. Check those. Buy 1.5 if you need the speed, if not I prefer smaller lenses

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks Matt, of course I need the speed, I live in Iceland, the winters here are dark and cold :') But I really do like the 50mm f/3,5 Heliar images. I'm looking for a "modern" sharp across the frame looking lens. I already have an Industar 10, Nikkor SC 5cm f/1.4 and a Konishiroku Hexanon 50mm f/1.9 (Tessar, Sonnar and Double gauss type lenses). They are all very wonderful and vintage but I'm missing a modern looking lens to my arsenal.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@matthiasaronjonsson3066 ok. The ones I mention are modern but not fast. Perhaps the Nokton then

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Yeah, I'll do some more research myself. The 40mm Heliar looks cute though :) Selling for $500 now on B&H Photo. Thank you :)

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Sooo... The story goes on, after a little bit of research and a lot of hype videos on KZbin I ended up buying a LLL ELCAN 50mm f/2 in LTM (I didn't know they were available in LTM until yesterday.) They were all sold out from the original webpage, but I found one on Ebay for $970 (including a hood and a filter) with shipping in all black (should go well with my black Leica II). I hope I didn't make a huge mistake by my impulsive choice :') It just sounds so future proof to have no cemented elements in a beefed up army lens replica.

[@jovandevijver9400]

Thanks! I totally agree. I love these tiny jewels! Very nice samples too.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you, yes I love them too! :)

[@TheSololobo]

Which lens would you favor between the Zeiss Biogon 35mm f2 and the Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f1.2 iii? I've narrowed it down to these two for my first Leica lens.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Based on experience of the 21 & 25 Biogons (see videos) and Nokon 35/1.2 II (see video) I would say the Voigtlander for bokeh and shallow DOF and a Biogon for micro-contrast and sharpness. Check out the Biogon 24mm vid as a taster. (The best 35mm is said to be the 2.8 Biogon but not for portraits).

[@guidobillstein184]

Great Channel, Matt. Recently I bought a Leica M8 with a Voigtländer Nokton Classic 1.4/ 40mm. I am very happy with both. At some point in time I probably will be looking to purchase one or two additional lenses. I am asking myself how the Voigtländers compare to the new kid on the block (so to speak) i.e. 7 Artisans... I look forward to your upcoming Videos!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you Guido! I'm trying :) Voigtlander lenses have survived the test of time so i'm happy to buy any Voigtlander lens personally. I think used they hold their value pretty well too. I've not tried & Artisans yet but I know they are very affordable. Yes more videos soon!

[@Willsydney]

Thanks Matt for your video. I particularly enjoy a quick overview of CV lens. I have the 15mm LTM lens which I love on film body but for some reason it doesn’t work on my M10 even with adapter. I wonder if you encounter such an issue when using on Leica digital? I’m wondering if I should pick up the M-mount version 2 lens? A bit bigger than the diminutive LTM Version.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks William, when you say doesn't work do you mean purple edges to photo? You need version 3 M mount to fix this I believe but I haven't used myself. I only use LTM on film and I would expect issues on digital the same as my early M mount 15mm.

[@Willsydney]

Matt Osborne Hi Matt, I also used the LTM on film and it worked brilliantly. But when I tried it on my Leica digital, the camera doesn’t even recognise that there’s a lens attached. It’s as if there’s no lens detected. Weird. Now you’ve got me thinking about the 35mm F1.4 Nokton MC due to its diminutive size instead of the 35mm F1.2. This lens to go on the M2.

[@troyoutlaw8908]

Great Video Bro!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Troy Outlaw thanks Troy I appreciate that!

[@fbmooers]

Thanks Matt, loved the review. Please consider a close look at the 25 and 21mm Skopars. Is there much difference? How much is just the focal length matter in use? Is there much difference in color rendering, focus fall-off, etc. Any difference between the LTM and the M mount for use on APS-C cameras, Fujifilm in particular. Thanks in general for your videos, love you enthusiasm.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

fbmooers hi there is a separate review on the 21mm if you watch my Leica M lens playlist. 25mm LTM has same look but is an oddball as not rangefinder coupled.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

fbmooers no you can buy either mount, LTM normally cheaper and 25mm will focus fine on Fuji. (Both will) 👍🏻

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

fbmooers ..21mm is much wider, 25mm more like 28mm but better as a bit wider. I’ve not shot colour but both should work the same.

[@GMaX-Eire-forever]

Hi Matt, first off myself and my wife really enjoy watching your videos. We have an extensive range of cameras including Leica 111f , canon 5dM2 , All the Zorki's and so on so very into photography. My question is that I've just bought her a Leica CL camera with 18mm lens after watching your video saying it's your go to camera. I want to purchase a voightlander lens but I'm unsure which mount is suitable and if adapters are available. Is it the M mount I need or can I fit LTM lens also. Many thanks if you have the time to answer.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Gary, hello to you and your wife. Yes I can help. You can use LTM via LTM-M adapter or M lenses. You then need to buy a L-M adapter. You can buy Chinese, mid range or Leica. Search Leica L-M adapter and hopefully you’ll see a KZbin short video I made on this topic. I’d get the Novaflex adapter but see that video to decide. Links under video if you can’t find the product.

[@GMaX-Eire-forever]

Thank you Matt, and appreciate your help. Looking at medium format collapsable cameras now after watching your video on th voightlander perkio. All the best , Gary

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@GMaX-Eire-forever thanks Gary, yes those small folders are great fun to use!

[@kamoteque13]

Any recommendation on 3rd party M to L adapter? Thank you

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I use mostly cheap eBay adapters, unbranded. Usually they work no problem.

[@nergal213]

Will the ltm lenses work on a bessa r?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes, LTM = screw mount so all will fit Bessa R 👍🏻

[@nergal213]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Okay, just making sure because I was looking at a Minolta ltm mount to purchase for the Bessa R I'm possibly purchasing.

[@nergal213]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Hey! I managed to get a Bessa R today for a steal! The frame is in pretty good condition and I was able to get it with the 35mm color skopar f2.5 from a local seller here in Hollywood. I paid $650, not bad huh?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@nergal213 yes great find with lens too! Nice lens 👌🏻 congrats!

[@jeremykeller211]

Hi Matt! Another very instructive video. One request: can you provide leads or tips for viewfinders to accompany these fine lenses? Obviously I could mount any of the LTMs on my Leica iiif, but without a viewfinder they would not be very useful.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Jeremy, I can maybe go one better. See my Voigtlander viewfinder video! :) Ther eis a link on there too to eBay - where I get all mine from

[@dch2896]

Can you do a comparison with the nikon 50mm 1.2 ais and the voigtlander 50 1.2?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

The Nikkor 1.2 is great but softer I think. See MrLeica.com blog for lens reviews and sample photos of both. But yes if I ever get the chance to make the video I will. Voigtlander should be sharper I would expect from using both.

[@jeroenkommer6467]

I own the voigtlander 35mm 1.2 on my m240 with the olympus ef 2 it's amazing not fast to use but it's photography take you're time

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes I used the same. See my SL first video I think and you see it. Maybe M10 video too..

[@xtolr]

Thanks for the review. Was interested in the 35mm f1.3 III. And chance you can compare it your own II gen(?) thank you so much.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, I think the v3 sits between the v2 and the 40 1.2 in terms of performance. See the 40mm video as a guide.

[@fbmooers]

Love the video. Thanks for the commentary and insight on these lenses. Have you any experience with the newer Voigtlander Color-Skopar 21mm f3.5? How is its rendering and handling compared to the 21mm f4?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hello thanks, no sorry I don’t. I do have the 20mm f3.5 Skopar in Nikon mount and that is excellent.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

..you can see a few Nikon mount Voigtlanders in my “Best Nikon SLR lenses” video but I know that doesn’t answer your question.

[@ronanderson5736]

Thanks Matt, excellent information. I’m planning on picking up a few of these lenses for my SL2S!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Ron! Ah nice, I’m interested to try the SL2S too. If you’re new to the channel I’ve since done individual reviews for each of the lenses mentioned here. See my lens playlists for more!

[@ronanderson5736]

Hi Matt, thanks for the information! I just purchased the Voightlander 35mm f1.7 Ultron

[@wolfharley1]

Thank you for taking time to review thoses lens I had one for a Leica film camera.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Lee, no problem. Great lenses :)

[@toulcaz31]

Great review. May I suggest some videos if you have not done them yet: - MR4 meter review; combined with M3 or M4 it’s a pretty good value for money vs M6/M7 - How you work with models - Why Leica digital and Nikon Z work better with manual lenses (sensor stack importance, I can share an article if you want)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you Nico, I appreciate your thoughts. I've not tried the MR4. Model stuff will come after lockdown.. i'm just trying to work out what people want to see. I have a lot of MF cameras to show so hopefully people will be interested :)

[@toulcaz31]

Matt Osborne thanks. I shared with you on your IG the article about sensor stack.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Nico Cazals thanks Nico I will check it today

[@michaelneumann1865]

Been following you for years and didn’t know it was YOU! Great work. Hey how bout the 49mm 1.2 vs the 59mm 1.2 Voigtlander ? Thank you!!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Michael Neumann thanks! Both are amazing as I understand but I’ve not had chance to test yet. 40mm is smaller👍🏻

[@joecalabresi4072]

I can’t find the Helier 3.5 in LtM. Does anyone know where I can find one for sale?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Yes it’s less common. Looking at buying with a Bessa T camera (101 anniversary edition*)

[@joecalabresi4072]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I see a different type of lens when searching 🤷‍♂️ I don’t have the cash for an M camera I love my barnack Leica 3f Im really curious about that beautiful lens

[@Otokichi786]

During my "Shutterbug Ads" days (1970's), I looked around for interesting/odd Leica screw mount lenses. One was the 28mm f/3.3 Angenieux, which popped up from time t time. I tried to bid for one, but was "beaten to the punch" several times. Eventually, I gave up and bought a 28mm f/2.8 Canon lens, instead. Speaking of oddball lenses, I did consider the Canon 19mm f/3.5, but these were rare and expensive, with or without finder. It did seem that 35mm SLR lenses were easier to find/buy in the 1970's, so I bought a 24mm f/2.8 Nikkor for the Nikon F-2/FM.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

I have the Nikon FM, FE, FE2 and various Nikkor glass.

[@shahedmahbub85]

First of all thanks a lot for posting insightful videos. Would you be able post a review of this one: Voigtlander 75mm f/2.5 screw mount? I will really appreciate it. My main question is around color rendition? Is it classic looking? Regards.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Shahed, sorry I missed this. If I ever get the 75 LTM I will sure.

[@shahedmahbub85]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom No worries. I got one from Japan. Very compact and yes, the colors are classic looking. The lens works fine both with film and digital.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@@shahedmahbub85 perfect 👍🏻

[@davegball]

Matt have you compared Zeiss to Voightlander M mount lenses. I hear people say that Zeiss is as good if not better than Voightlander.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi David, Not a direct comparison but I use Zeiss glass too. It's on a lens per lens basis + personal taste. The 21mm Voigtlander is great but I prefer the images from my larger 21mm Biogon for example (see videos)

[@tomallen6073]

Is there any books out there that covers vintage lenses? I shoot nikons and am familiar with them but I’d like a general guide.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Tom, some of my online friends have books on Leica lenses. You might need to Google it but I’m sure there are. I tend to get all my info online.

[@ЯковСеменов-з7н]

One of the best videos about ltm cosina lenses, may i ask the question, can this ltm lenses connect to my leica ii

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thank you! See my individual LTM videos for each lens for more details. Yes all LTM lenses work on Leica iii bodies, I do this (see those videos) Leica Ic, if, iiia, iif, iiig, standard :)

[@victorlim5077]

The very compact Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 looks to have some amazing rendering. May get it for the Z system. Have to get a good adaptor first. Have the Nikon 105mm F2.5 AIS currently.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Victor, yes if you’ve not already seen my Small M mount lenses video it really it tiny. It would be perfect on the Z

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Just get a Leica M- Nikon Z adapter

[@victorlim5077]

Thanks, Matt. Will do.

[@ElmarJournal]

Color Skopar 35 2.5 is my go to lens since 2016. Sold and bought again

[@sergesmall571]

Would these Voigtlander M-mount lens work on a Canon EOS M6 Mark II with an adapter like a Fotodiox?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Serge, i'm not to up to speed on Canon but if others use M glass on that body then yes.

[@tobiwankenobi96]

Very informative! I have just bought a Canon 7 and now I’m looking for a good Voigtländer 50mm lens and just can’t decide which one to get 😅

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Tobi, I’ve done quite a few 50mm videos. See my playlists.

[@MrGrindstugan]

How about reviewing 35mm f1.7 Ultron? Heard great things about that lens.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Ray, I would if I owned that lens. If I get it in the future I can!

[@vu_derArchitekt]

How s about the 12mm f/5.6 ?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks, I hear it’s good but I’ve not tried the 12mm yet. I find 15mm pretty wide ha :)

[@francisschweitzer8431]

I needed this. Thank you.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Francis! There are now full reviews on some of the lenses covered in this video. See my lens playlists if interested.

[@Odins.Valhall]

Hi Matt I also plug my Nokton35 into the Sony from time to time with the L/M on Nex. Today I'm going on Ebay because I found an Ultron 1.7/35 around the corner, so to speak, to pick up, but now a Nokton 1.5/50 in the S.C version came my way and I'll see if I get it because I've been looking for it for a while. I still have a lot of videos that I want to watch, you've already done a lot.✌✌👌👌 Lg Anderl

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Great. Yes 400+ videos and 350+ written reviews on the blog

[@chloescanlon1107]

I know you wanted to do this pretty quick, but it would have really helped if we’d seen each lens actually on the Leica instead of showing us the Leica lens on the Leica in comparison. Thanks.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Chloe, I’ve since done detailed individual videos for most of these lenses shown. See the playlists. You’ll see the lens(es) on cameras.

[@linjicakonikon7666]

Great video as always. Just a comment, I noticed that you pronounce 15mm and 50mm the same way. I'm sure confusing for the beginner. Otherwise, superb video in every respect.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Linjica, sorry it is one of my early videos. I have done 214? I think now so hopefully they are improving.

[@JoseRamirez-cd7ge]

Thank you very nice informative video. Can you make a video on how to use the Voigtlander 40mm 1.4 on Leica M6

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

@jose ramirez Hi yes I will certainly cover this lens in a future video and explain how I use it. Thanks!

[@JoseRamirez-cd7ge]

@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thank you!

[@jacovanlith5082]

Are you interested to compare a Voigtländer lens to the "same" Voigtländer lens? I mean a genuine Voigtländer lens made in Braunschweig-Germany to a Voigtänder/Cosina lens made in Tokyo-Japan/China. Let me know.

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hi Jaco, this was more to compare current lenses for people to select from if buying in the shops.

[@dadnibea]

Wonderful video. Like speed-dating with the prettiest Voigtlander lenses (and one “ugly” one)!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Hahaha that made me laugh out loud Ronnie, very funny! Happy you liked it. More lens speed dating soon! :)

[@xmauxmaux1]

Gretting from Argentina!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Mauri!

[@williaminbody205]

Please do a review on 75mm 1.8

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

William Inbody thanks, if I get my hands on one in the future I will!

[@Seapatico]

"Naught point four" really threw me off! Haha. I was like, "it's NOT point four?"

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha Sorry Sean! :)

[@egrono1]

Great video! I won’t get fooled again! ;)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Thanks Matthew, no problem!

[@winchman]

Pronounciation is: "Fohgtlender" (German)

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Ah thank you!

[@nickstavropoulos4963]

What about 75 and 90 mm lenses?

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Sorry Nick I don't own those.. See the Leica vids for some other 75/90 lenses.

[@av8bvma513]

In summation: Buy Voigtländer lenses!

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Haha yes! See the playlists for individual videos for each lens :)

[@jonasosa5126]

So if you’re rich

[@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom]

Some are OK prices if buy used like me. Nikon are cheaper but it depends what system you use (or some Soviet glass is great prices)