The Klöntalersee - Leica SL with Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f2.0
The Voigtländer Ultron 28mm 2.0 is a quite modern design and has been introduced around 2012.
Positive: Small like a Summicron - nice rendering - close to the Leica 3D Pop - build like a tank - small price
Negative: Unfortunately only f2.0 - but O.K. for Street and Landscape Photography
Leica SL with Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f2.0 and Leica M-Adapter L
I sold my Leica Q, which I had been using for over four years now. It was the only camera I had used on many trips in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
Two weeks ago I bought a used Leica SL in the Leica Store Zurich. Originally I wanted to switch to the Leica M10, but the Leica SL with the electronic viewfinder and focus magnification for manual focus is much more flexible and better for my purposes. Because I love the 28mm on the Leica Q so much I bought the Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f/2.0 with M-Mount after numerous reviews from other photographers. This lens is not comparable to the Summilux 28mm f 1.7 of the Leica Q in terms of sharpness and resolution. But the first tests with the Leica SL are still promising.
The Klöntalersee, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland - Leica SL with Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f2.0 - Photographer: Roland Steffen
Here are a few examples taken with the Leica SL und the Voigtländer Ultron 28mm f 2.0 which i made last Saturday during a 3 1/2 hour hike around the Klöntalersee, Glarus, Switzerland.
The Klöntalersee is located in the Klöntal valley in the canton of Glarus. The natural lake lies at an altitude of 848 metres above sea level above the municipality of Glarus. With a length of about five kilometres and an average width of more than 200 metres, it is one of the largest lakes in Glarus. Since the beginning of the 20th century (1908), the Klöntalersee has been dammed on its eastern side by a small dam and used for energy production.
In the warm months the lake is a popular destination for hikers, bikers, bathers and families. Water rats enjoy the secluded spots around the lake shore, especially in the eastern part. Beautiful grass-laying areas can be found in many places around the lake. Boats can be hired from the Vorauen campsite and a small kiosk supplies food and drink. Around the lake there are also inviting fireplaces. Hiking enthusiasts can walk around the fjord-like lake. However, the lakeside path is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Various hiking routes continue on towards the Pragelpass or into the surrounding Glarus mountain world.
A little tip from us - start the tour around the lake at 9.00 am at the latest. During the day in summer the lake is overcrowded - unfortunately no longer an insider tip and Covid-19 has attracted even more visitors.
More test images of my two other Prime Lenses for the Leica SL - The Leica Summilux R 50mm f1.4 and the Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary for L-Mount will follow.
