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How good is the Voigtländer 25/0,95 on the BMCC?
Seems like it might be the perfect match for the BMCCensor size?
Vingetting? Too soft?

I don't really get all the hoopla about this lens... I mean, I do really like that it's a very fast lens - BUT - it really doesn't do anything for you in terms of field of view.

So it's fast, but you're still going to need something wider...

CineMac wrote:So it's fast, but you're still going to need something wider...

That really depends on your shooting style doesn't it? Plus you can't deny it'd be a really great lens to have in your arsenal, along with a few wider lenses like an 11-16 or something.

I used this lens for one week on a GH2 and AF100. I find the straight bladed diaphram creates unpleasant bokeh and flares when it's not wide open. It's a consideration if you ever shoot stopped down, which is kinda normal.

Joel Crane wrote:

CineMac wrote:So it's fast, but you're still going to need something wider...

That really depends on your shooting style doesn't it?

When did I say otherwise?

I think the Voigtlander is an amazing lens. Robust and beautifully constructed, very solid. Focus is smooth. I like the image it produces. And wide open at 0.95 it is pretty rad.

Yeah, you'll need a wider option, but that hardly takes away from this lens for what it is. I look forward to using this on the cinema camera.

The sharpness that this lens brings while able to maintain an organic look is what makes it magical.