What lens am I thinking of?

<p>Strange question, but I've been trying to find a lens that used to be on my wish list, but it's been years since I thought about it, and I can't seem to find any evidence that it exists anymore. So I'm hoping someone here to find me some info about it on the internet?<br>

These are the details I think I remember:<br>

I think it was a Voigtlander<br />I think it was made somewhat recently, possibly even for specifically Canon EF mount, among others<br />It was manual focus<br />It was white<br />It was a telephoto prime, I want to say 135mm, but maybe not exactly<br />It's rare and has possibly been out of production for a while<br />I think I remember it having incredible bokeh (sorry, I hate that word)</p>

<p>For some reason, I can't seem to find any lenses that are striking me as the lens that I was fascinated with a few years ago. So hopefully someone here knows what lens I'm talking about.<br>

Thanks!</p>

 

<p>125mm F2.5....tho you could get a new DSLR for what they go for these days :>). Just a shot in the dark.</p>

<p>Les</p>

<p>Sounds indeed like you're thinking about the 125mm: http://www.photozone.de/Reviews/267-voigtlander-sl-125mm-f25-apo-lanthar-test-report--review. It's not white, but otherwise it matches the description. As said, be prepared to be shocked by the current pricing though.</p>

<p>David, it sure sounds like you no longer need that lens, if ever. :-)</p>

<p>It's not white and it's not Voigtlander, but the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Apo Sonnar T* ZE is otherwise similar (and just as expensive, though at least it's in production). It I was going to blow $2200 on a manual focus lens for EOS, I'd get the Zeiss. If I was actually going to buy a 135/2 lens for EOS with my own money, I'd get the Canon EF135/2, even if it's not as good.</p>

<p>Agree with Bob's analysis. The Apo Sonnar is great and the Apo Lanthar was fantastic at it's original price. In your shoes I'd get the 135 L for bokeh and beauty or the 100mm macro IS if the macro component is important.</p>

<p>In Nikon, 135 2.0 dc. Amazing adjustable bokeh. 1994 design. </p>

<p>If you want a lens with those qualities, the Vivitar Series 1 VMC 90mm f2.5 lens (serial number starting with 37 - Tokina made) or Tokina's own AT-X 90mm f2.5 (same lens). The resolution is one of the highest tested by www.photodo.com. The micro-contrast, bokeh, resolution (even wide open), etc. are legendary. i have one and can attest to its amazing resolution, contrast and gorgeous bokeh. Nothing less than stunning. See reviews:</p>

<p>http://forum.mflenses.com/tokina-at-x-2-5-90mm-the-bokina-ii-t30894,highlight,%2Bbokina.html<br>

http://makingnottaking.blogspot.com/2010/05/tokina-90mm-f25-at-x-macro-bokina.html<br>

http://phillipreeve.net/blog/tokina-x-macro-90mm-12-5-review/<br>

http://erphotoreview.com/wordpress/?p=1878<br>

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/1199741</p>