Last image from this combination for now.
This image is compressed because those buildings in the background aren't that close. Background separation is there but not that much. There are better lenses for this type of shooting, the Leica Elmarit 90 f2.8 comes to mind. It's one of the cheaper Leica lenses and is a joy to use. It's also built like a tank and is quite heavy, especially when using on such a small camera such as the Nex-5N. Using it on the Nex-7 is better but not perfect.
My conclusion regarding the Voigtländer M 90 f3.5:
1. Do not use at infinity.
2. Don't let the sun get too near. i.e. If possible shoot with the sun at your back.
3. Enter a negative EC value when using on the Nex bodies.
4. Prepare to do some PP to get the most out of the images.
I don't know, I may have purchased a bad copy, but in all honesty, this lens reminds me of the Voigtländer 85 f3.5. They seem to have the same characteristics, low contrast and not all that good when focusing at infinity (or near infinity). Spend a little more for a better lens. The Nikon E-series 100 f2.8 beats this lens hands down, and it was cheaper.
This image is compressed because those buildings in the background aren't that close. Background separation is there but not that much. There are better lenses for this type of shooting, the Leica Elmarit 90 f2.8 comes to mind. It's one of the cheaper Leica lenses and is a joy to use. It's also built like a tank and is quite heavy, especially when using on such a small camera such as the Nex-5N. Using it on the Nex-7 is better but not perfect.
My conclusion regarding the Voigtländer M 90 f3.5:
1. Do not use at infinity.
2. Don't let the sun get too near. i.e. If possible shoot with the sun at your back.
3. Enter a negative EC value when using on the Nex bodies.
4. Prepare to do some PP to get the most out of the images.
I don't know, I may have purchased a bad copy, but in all honesty, this lens reminds me of the Voigtländer 85 f3.5. They seem to have the same characteristics, low contrast and not all that good when focusing at infinity (or near infinity). Spend a little more for a better lens. The Nikon E-series 100 f2.8 beats this lens hands down, and it was cheaper.
