I’ve been using the F-Mount Voigtlander Ultron adapted to my Zf since 2023. While it’s been great, I’ve always felt like it kind of ruined the vibe of the camera.

I had been lusting over the Voigtlander 50mm 1.0, but I stumbled upon this guy for nearly half off MSRP on the used market and had to go for it instead. I used the left over cash (along with the sale of my 35/1.8S) to also get the 35 1.2S for my Z8. 

Previously, before I purchased the Zf I had the Voigtlander 40/1.2. Which was a great lens, but always felt a bit weird on the Z7 I had at the time. I also never shot it wider than F/2… so I don’t think I’m missing anything by not going that route either. Instead I’m gaining a smaller package at a more affordable price. That being said, the Zf with the 40mm might look small, but it’s a porker. On my scale, with grip, it tips in at 1061g as compared to my X100V at 519g.

I haven’t yet had the opportunity to really put it through its paces, but I did take it on my bike ride with me today and grabbed a few snaps. I got to say I’m very happy with the results. The photos obviously are nothing special, but I don’t really notice any issues that would be a deal breaker for me. Of course I’m not much of a pixel peeper.

Compared to my 40mm F2 Ultron, it seems very similar, just with better ergonomics and I can finally use the aperture ring. 

Compared to the TTArtisan 50mm F2 Z-mount, this thing is massively better. The aperture spins in the correct direction, the focus spins in the correct direction, and the electronic contacts mean that my exif data is recorded automatically. The coatings, distortion, vignetting, corner performance, and close focus all seem to also be massively better on the Voigtlander compared to the TTArtisan… of course they should be given the MSRP is nearly 10x that lens.

Finally Got my Zf the Lens it Deserves!