F1.2 Lens Best Alternative to Leica Q3 43 - feat A7CII with Autofocus with Manual Lens LM-EA9

[@Gualdo007]

I have bought the Voightlander 40 f1,2 in z mount for my Zf camera. Very nice set up and give beautiful images. The manual focus assist on the Zf also works great with this lens. Love it

[@MACROMARVIN]

Thanks for watching! I’ve still been itching to try the ZF, I got to use the ZFC but don’t think it’s quite what I was looking for. I’ll need to check it out

[@iamhassan9943]

Interesting that this video came up in my feed. I had been looking at this lens earlier to pair with my Lumix S9. I currently have the Sigma 45 2.8 and was looking for something manual focus and with a bit wider aperture. Nice video! 👍🏽

[@MACROMARVIN]

Thanks for watching! That’s exactly what I plan to do with my S9 as well, just havent had the chance to learn the camera menu to set it up for optimal manual focus settings

[@LeeRatcliffe]

I had the 40/1.4 Classic M mount for a few years from 2014 & then when the 40/1.2 E mount came out I swapped over to that. So, no AF for me with it, but even with owning the 35GM for a few years now, I've still hung onto the Voigtlander 40mm - such a lovely lens to use.

[@MACROMARVIN]

I have enjoyed the f1.4 version as well, love the even smaller size of that one. But totally agree I’ve had the 35GM too and I just really love this 40mm, has such an amazing render

[@AllCarsUnited]

I have the 50 1.2 and agree with the lens characteristics as far as flow goes. For the 43mm look, I use my cheap Sony 28 2.0 on my a7cr which give me a 43 mm equivalent. The lens has pretty cool character and is exceptionally small for EDC

[@MACROMARVIN]

Thanks for watching! That’s a great compact affordable lens too

[@brianfreeman6226]

Very interesting. I didn't know you could adapt M-lenses to a Sony e-mount and get autofocus. That's a game-changer.

[@MACROMARVIN]

Yeah it’s been a amazing adapter. I got to use the first version a few years ago and this second one doesn’t disappoint. Can also get the Nikon Z version.

[@paullafleur6112]

Agree. It's a game-changer

[@ryanehlert]

Does the adapter add a crop factor or change the f1.2 f-stop at all?

[@paullafleur6112]

A budget alternative to this could be the AF Samyang 45mm f1.8. Judging by reviews from people like Dustin Abbott and Christopher Frost, it's good value for money

[@MACROMARVIN]

That’s a great alternative too! I’ve owned it before. Great image and bokeh, only issue I had with it was the MFD isn’t good.

[@paullafleur6112]

@@MACROMARVIN Yes, I was considering the Samyang but since learning about using the Techart adapter with MF lenses (in part through your channel), I am reconsidering. The smaller Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 looks like a neat lens as well

[@goodwolf152]

@@MACROMARVIN there’s an upgraded version of this…most people don’t know about it because it’s in Samyang’s “cinema” line. Same 45mm f/1.8, but with weather sealing and Samyang’s latest AF. Terrific performer, IMO.