alireza_r Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Here's my quick comparison of the two lenses. The result was surprising to me!<br> http://photopensieve.blogspot.com/2012/06/canon-40mm-f28-vs-voigtlander-40mm-f20.html</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_e Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Nice comparison! Having to switch AF off before manual focus on the Canon is a bit of an inconvenience.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starvy Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Lovely comparison indeed!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Nice work. Thanks for the comparison.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Ian Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Indeed. Thank you!</p> <p>Also, I was under the distinct impression (from Roger's take, and a couple other reviews) that FTM focusing was available w/ the new STM focusing on this lens. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alireza_r Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Oh, sorry guys, my bad. I checked again, and you CAN override the autofocus. I updated my review. But it's not exactly similar to manual focusing using other Canon lenses. I'm not sure if it "focuses by wire", or not.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Hey, this little $200 lens could be another of the classic, cheap EF lenses. </p> <p>If the 50mm f/1.8 is the "plastic fantastic" or the "nifty fifty" and the 35mm f/2 is the "thrifty-35" (OK, I think I made that one up), then what can this one be called?</p> <p>the "fabulous forty"?</p> <p>? ?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alireza_r Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 <p>Here's a shot, straight out of camera.<br> <a title="Gay Pride NYC 2012 - 1 by Alireza202, on Flickr" href=" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7130/7436529892_e35cc1333a_z.jpg" alt="Gay Pride NYC 2012 - 1" width="477" height="640" /></a><br> I like the "punch" in this lens!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_krantz Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 <p>In your conclusion you label the voigtlander 20f2 instead of 40f2.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruslan Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 <p><strong>Alireza</strong>, it looks like your crops in the review have some sharpening applied... </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alireza_r Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 <p>Alan: Thanks.<br> Ruslan: Yes, both lenses are that sharp! The only sharpening, as mentioned, is the default sharpening of LR (25 points).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anders_carlsson Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 <p>Nice review indeed. Very useful contrary to many others. I also agree that this lens begs for a cheaper FF camera. Awaiting an updated 35/2, how does one justify owning both the 40/2.8 and the old 35/2? Video might be the answer. Does anyone know how it focuses while recording on a non-650D body?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julien_t Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 <p>Thanks for the comparison.</p> <p>I just received the 40mm STM from B&H today. I have to say that Im enthusiast about the size and construction. The focus ring works great for me; the lens is so short that you can adjust the focus with your forefinger while holding the camera body.<br /> <br />I have owned the Voigtlander 40/2 as a walk around lens. It as nice lens, the built and handling are amazing but I switched the EF 35/2 tired of out of focus shots. Now this new 40/2.8 STM seem to be the perfect walk around lens, non intrusive, small, compact and AF!</p> <p>I go to NY for a four days trip this weekend so I will have the chance to test the lens intensively.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_janes Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 Alireza, is your photo showing me some MAJOR chromatic aberration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alireza_r Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 <p>Rick, I don't think so. I've seen much worse than this...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake_cole Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 <p>Nice review Thanks! I've been eying many of the Voightlander lenses and a body for a long time. However just a couple weeks a go I got the 40mm f/2.8 because I just got too frustrated with small P&S cameras outdoors as I start doing some general photography again. OK it looks a little funny mounted on a huge dSLR, but I got over it quickly. I'll see if it means I take my SLR out with me more often. I could have just mounted a 50mm, but right now I thought a little wider standard would be better for my interests. After I use it for a while, I'll probably do some comparisons with the 32 f/2 and 50mm lenses to see if I put it in my specialty bag or use it rather than 50mm. If it was faster it certainly would have been nice, but it's such a great deal now I think they made the right choice.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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