Great video. This lens is now on my Fuji X-T4 more than 50% of the time. It is spot on when it comes to focus on infinity, which is key for me since I shoot mostly street/urban/documentary style photography. I've also purchased a set of CPL and 1-8 VND filters, which made this lens even more versatile for super sunny day out shooting when I still want that bokeh look. I also have the Macro-APO 35mm F2. It is, IMO, the sharpest lens for X mount put out by Voigtlander so far. I also prefer the Ultron line vs. Nokton mainly for the sharpness quality

I hope the X Pro series finds its way back to you someday. I keep thinking about how perfect that set up would be for what you do. Thanks for showing me around your stomping grounds and featuring me in your video, brother!

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

The imaginary X-Pro4 will win the hearts of many of Fuji gives it their all. And absolutely bro, it was great to have you here! 🙏🏾

Always nice to see you Doriyan. I got the TTArtisan 27mm and returned it the next day (maybe I just got a bad copy), then it was between the XF27 or the XF33 f/1.4 (I got the latter and really like it). Be well.

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Always happy to see you tapping in! Can’t blame you for returning it, I wasn’t a fan either. But the 33mm 1.4 is truly special. You take care!

Shout out to Camera Quest! Got mine from them, a discounted used version. I got a used xe4 after this lens was announced! An xe4 plus the voigtlander 27mm electronically mated to the camera is a working man’s Leica!

@doriyancoleman

9 ай бұрын

“Working man’s Leica” 😂 great combo!

Bought mine a few weeks ago, combined with the X-Pro3 it's a killer combo...

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Tbh that strikes me as the ideal camera for this lens!

Nice vid Doriyan! Got this lens coupla weeks ago. Used it a lot since then. Totally agree with your findings. Lens is sharp but not clinically so, great rendering, super build quality and that focus lever works like a dream. It’s a keeper allright…

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! They hit it out of the park, and the focus lever is something I want in all my lenses now lol. I would happily pay $600 for an 18mm F2 version of this same lens.

@ozuidema

11 ай бұрын

@@doriyancoleman exactly!

Excellent video 😊!

@doriyancoleman

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Great video per usual.

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I had the 23mm Voigtlander for the x mount and what a killer lens. I honestly liked it much better than a lot of the Fuji branded lenses because the Voigtlander actually has some character to it. All of the Fuji lenses, I couldn't tell any difference at all between them except the focal length. They were all too sharp, too perfect, etc. The Voigt has just enough character to it to give it some realness to the photos. I'd imagine that this 27mm would be absolutely awesome like the 23mm. How do you feel this compares to the Fuji 27mm? Not sure why, the locations in the photos look really familiar for some reason

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Because of size, IQ/character, aperture and overall handling I prefer the Voigtlander 23 1.2 over all of Fuji’s 23mm options. And the 23 F2 was my favorite for a long time! Voiglander 23 vs 27, I’d choose the 23. I prefer the 35mm equivalent, and the 1.2 aperture is great to have.

@eZaY47

11 ай бұрын

Exactly my thoughts. I prefer 23 1.2 more as it is more useful indoors due to wider focal length and, especially during winter months, when there is less sunlight.

@mgscheue

10 ай бұрын

Just got the 23 for my X-T5 and I love it.

Thank You for sharing. Greetings from Belgium.

@doriyancoleman

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Greetings from Ohio, USA!

Hmm, I think I need to try this out 👀

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

It’s a great option man, thanks for tuning in 😤

Oh the GOAT DOING GOAT THINGS?!

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

The homie always supports, thank you 😭

Bit of a niche lens for sure. For me I tested with other vintage and 3rd party lenses to make sure the investment towards premium was worth it. It has not left my camera since getting it. The only thing I don't get is the tab position. Surely it should point down at hyperfocal distance?

What a great presentation! I've been waiting for the first real world reviews to come in on this lens, so I was happy to get your alert for this video. I have and love the 27mm f/2.8 R-WR Fujifilm lens, so I don't NEED the Voightlander, but two things make me desire it. First is the ability to zone focus for the street and look down to see that zone via the DOF scale. Add that tab, and I'm back in familiar territory like I was with my Summicron on my M6 in the film days. Second, the one thing that frustrates me more than anything on the Fujifilm 27mm is the too long minimum focus distance. I'm always bumping up against it. The Voightlander focuses closer, so I would like that. Since this is a $600 lens and I already bought the $400 Fujifilm lens, this will not be a casual decision, but I appreciate your review. FWIW, I have the Voightlander 40mm f/2 on my full frame Nikon DSLR, and it hasn't come off in a year. They really know how to make lenses.

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Zone focusing honestly just feels right, and the DOF scale puts you right in sync with the craft. Yeah, the MFD is tough of the 2.8. The Voigtlander does go much closer, but for my style I’m not close enough to people/things to take advantage. Something for you to think about for sure! Definitely take your time with the decision. I like both lenses, can’t go wrong with either, but the Voigtlander beats out the Fuji version for me personally. And yes they do! Quality lenses on almost every mount. Voigtlander is for the people 🙏🏾

For those that use the cost as a negative .... I just came back from Japan and with the strong USD, I got mine brand new for less than $400 net (duty free). Which puts it at about the same price as the Fuji 27mm WR.

@gigsymon

Ай бұрын

From which store did you buy yours? Gonna visit tokyo, japan soon.

Thanks for the great video! Just wondering if the Fuji 27mm f/2.8 is even an option? I don't think it's been available to purchase for a couple years.

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! The 27 2.8 WR is tough, it’ll be in stock somewhere, then be gone for months. There’s always the used route, but even that is difficult

@rebours

11 ай бұрын

I can't speak for the WR updated version, but I never use my 27mm f/2.8, it really offers nothing special aside its size...pretty bland colors, barely any depth, the autofocus noise is really annoying and using it manually highly unsatisfying...

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

@@rebours thanks for providing your take on the 27mm 2.8. Hopefully viewers read through the comments and see it for another opinion 🤝

@ejguerrero

11 ай бұрын

Got my 27 WR from Best Buy back in November. It sold out the same day. It's crazy! Some online sellers have them in stock but are marked up.

Hi, Other than the size and focal length which are self evident. How would you compare this lens with the Voigtlander 23 1.2 for Fuji? BTW: You have such a knowledgable and personable delivery in your videos.

@doriyancoleman

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words! To me, the 23mm 1.2 works better as all purpose lens. Tad bit wider, faster aperture, bit better ergonomically as well. I’ve used it for photographing friends, on assignment, for video work, and the little differences go a long way 🤝

@gwbaker2

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the quick response. Keep up the good work! @@doriyancoleman

I'm torn between the 23mm 1.2 and the 27mm for street shooting. Putting focal length aside, what are your thoughts between the two?

@doriyancoleman

10 ай бұрын

27mm is great of course, but I prefer the 23 in every way possible

@kevinj909

10 ай бұрын

Great... thanks for your reply@@doriyancoleman

One stop faster aperture is a strong selling point for the Voigt. F2.8 is too slow for low light on aps-c, so the Voigt is better if you only want to bring one lens.

@doriyancoleman

10 ай бұрын

F/2 vs. F/2.8 is definitely something to consider 👍🏾

1:01 are you colour grading these in post or is this straight from camera with the lens? Looks like you've taken these straight from the 80s, they look so good 😄

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

That’s just Classic Negative with reduced whites and highlights! Thanks! Also no diffusion filters in any images or clips.

@michael2968

11 ай бұрын

@@doriyancoleman thats nuts! im going to have to start trying it out sometime

Great video. Looks a good lens but that price!?!

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

600 bones 💰

We need a Voigtlander 18 mm for fuji x

@doriyancoleman

10 ай бұрын

I’ll be first in line if they make one

It's just soooo hard to justify over the Fuji lens. I sold my Gen1 27mm, but this little guy might make it onto my X-T5 if I can find a sale at some point.

I found the lens not sharp enough. What's your take？

get 7artisans 35mm f1.2 for fuji.. 100ish dollar and you wont regret. so many great reviews for such compact , fast , ultra cheap manual lens.

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Truthfully my next 50mm will probably be the OG 35mn 1.4, but I have heard good things on the 7artisan for the price

it's a great lens but I think I'll stay with 23 1.2 and 35 1.2. I don't love 40mm eq FF, it's ever one step back or one step forward. I hope cosina will launch a 18mm soon.

@doriyancoleman

9 ай бұрын

If I had to pick, I prefer the 23mm 1.2 as well

Yeah, but if you got the Fuji 27mm WR already, because you didn't know about this lens, is it worth swapping? There is a fear of Manual Focus, and some some of the Fuji MF helpers, like those split prism and round dot thing, make no sense to me. I see hardly any difference.

Number 5 buy the Fuji 27mm and the ttartisan 25mm f2 and still have $140 left lol

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

That TTArtisan ain’t it 😂

@joshuachubbphotography

11 ай бұрын

@@doriyancoleman best $60 I’ve ever spent lol

$200 is only 20 Angelo’s pizzas. You won’t miss it.

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

Lee had Angelo’s for the first time, unanimous opinion is that it’s “bussin”

@leedeleon2745

11 ай бұрын

Angelo’s Hawaiian has my heart

@devincutter_

11 ай бұрын

Ah heck yea, i love that you took him there! Angelos stays bussin, no cap

Would rather get the Viltrox 27mm f1.2. Yeah it is big but….

@doriyancoleman

10 ай бұрын

You can buy whatever you like

An autofocus lens could be put in manual mode anytime....case closed...if it was 350 dollars, would have bought this lens, regarding the focus lever...i can attach one for 11 dollars from 7 artisans or make one myself from a piece of metal and stick it to the lens...

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

That’s fair 👍🏾

@TomWangArt

11 ай бұрын

Manual focus by wire is just unusable garbage. Case closed…

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

@@TomWangArt that’s also fair, good (or even decent) focus by wire is very hard to come across.

@strippedlist

11 ай бұрын

@@TomWangArt no sh*t? Xf 27mm manual focus unusable? Focus peaking is for making muffins ?

@TomWangArt

11 ай бұрын

@@strippedlist Actually it kind of is. I believe focus peaking has initially been introduced so even houswives with no clue can get it right. Manual focus by wire is like getting into a sportscar and telling a driver what to do instead of driving it yourself.

Too expensive

@doriyancoleman

10 ай бұрын

That’s fair 👍🏾

TT artisans lenses, same concept, 1/6 the price.

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

I’ve used the TTArtisan 27mm, it’s worse than both in every possible way.

@thenowornerverkid1

11 ай бұрын

I've used the TT artisans 50 mm 1.2 and the 17 mm 1.4. They are really quite nice. If you are looking for a lens with character and not ultimate sharpness and best control of vignetting and flare then what exactly are you getting with the Voigtlander over a TT lens.@@doriyancoleman

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

@@thenowornerverkid1 I like the TTArtisan 50mm 1.2 a lot actually, Dee Rosa gave it to me as a gift! But TTArtisan 27mm 2.8 vs Voigtlander 27mm, on the Ultron you’re getting significantly better build quality, smoother focusing and aperture rings, much image quality, access to EXIF data, tactile focus tab, lovely character, top to bottom it’s better. Now, for those on a budget, simply wanting a 40mm equivalent, or just don’t want to spend $600, I totally get it the TTArtisan. Still though, the Voigtlander beats it in every way.

@eZaY47

11 ай бұрын

Don't forget that Voigtlander has electronic contacts/pinout. It allows for better IBIS support and also you get parallax on X-Pro3, not to mention exif data. For my vintage and TTartisan/7artisans lenses I always tried to remember to switch lens profile in camera to have at least some info in exif data and corrections. But I do agree that Voigtlander lenses are a bit overpriced, but I guess they are in a position to do such pricing.

sorry too expensive

A few years ago we were looping for image quality. Now snob People accepte or pay more for defects they call "character" and they refuse perfection they call "clinical" lenses. Poor world

@KingFiercer_zip

6 ай бұрын

It's a niche product, so it's understandable if it costs more. I have a 35mm Nokton, and I like its rendering more then 35mm Macro Apo-Ultron or XF35mm f/2, you can call it less perfect.

@stephanedubarry8624

6 ай бұрын

It probably cost more (no issue with that) because less expexted sales for high production costs The rendering coming from imperfections is not a quality per se, but just different

@KingFiercer_zip

6 ай бұрын

@@stephanedubarry8624 Yep, different look for different tastes and purposes

@dalexa

6 ай бұрын

@@KingFiercer_zipI have a Meike 35 1.7 that I got for 50€ when I bought my X-pro2 and that I use when I’m tired of carrying around my Viltrox 85 1.8. Amongst its flaws it has “character” but it’s a bit soft wide open. It’s not worth much more than what I spent for it. The Voigtlander is not worth the price and it doesn’t matter what anyone says. There are better and/or similar lenses that cost half the price. Sometimes I wonder if, for some, having a Voigtlander in their camera is worth more than a TTartisan, a Meike or a 7artisans.

Thank you and greeting from Poland

@doriyancoleman

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Shout out to Poland!

@alicjakarpowicz9652

5 күн бұрын

Witam ,ja rowniez z Polski😊 Wybrales swojego voigtlandera? Ja waham sie ...pozdrawiam

In the past the most renowned of all voigtlander lenses was the Haliar which even Linhof Technika used to have on it! The present digital generation won't know anything about the foregoing 😂😂 all that would seem Hebrew or Greek to them😂😂