Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Voigtlander Ultron 35mm 1.7 Opinions sought
From: Bill Larsen <ohlen@sierratel.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 14:05:31 -0700

At 06:58 AM 04/12/2000 -0400, Guy Washburn writes:

>With all the great notice the other Voigtlander lenses have been
>getting, there has been no talk about the Ultron 35 1.7.
>
>Has anyone used this lens? (or am I the only one without an ASPH.

I have been using the Ultron for nearly two month now.  I am very impressed
by the lens.  I don't know quite how to say this since it is very
subjective, but it fits well with my other Leica lens.  I was so impressed
at the quality, that I next bought a Cosina 15/4.  I was so impressed with
it that I bought a Bessa R body.  I guess I am on a path to duplicate my M
system (when I say that the 35/1.7 fits in well, I mean with both my M
lenses and my R-35/2.

Other than the quality and fit, I also like the size.  It is not a pancake
lens.  It is nearly the same size as a pre-M Summicron.  I used that lens
for years.  So to me, it is totally comfortable and seems like an old friend.

Regards, bill larsen