Back in 2011, a used Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 Rigid in decent condition went for around $770, while the newly released Voigtländer VM 35mm f/1.4 II was priced over $1,300.
I’ve been keeping a sneaky eye on its price over the years—watched it dip to the $900 range, then $600, and now it’s finally down to about $350. The time had come. Big thanks to the friend who held onto it for me all these years… 😁
The Voigtländer has arrived.
When it comes to adapting manual lenses, the Sony A7S is noticeably more friendly than the original A7. Vignetting is hardly noticeable, the color rendering feels more “serious” compared to the classic VM lenses, and sharpness is absolutely perfect wide open on a 12MP sensor—in fact, this lens was practically designed for Sony cameras back in the day. Its size isn’t exactly compact on a Leica M body, but it balances beautifully on a Sony A7.
This isn’t just a lens for fondling—it’s a lens for making images.
