Comparing the bessa l to the bessa t, bessa r and leica iii film cameras. Please contact a keh photography expert to discuss similar options. Voigtlander bessa t rangefinder with superwide heliar 15mm f4. It was in fact cosina voigtlanders first ltm camera and was designed to be used with a series of ultra wide angle lenses voigtlander had on the market contemporary to the cameras release. I am planning to buy a bessa r to use as my main street photography camera my life camera is pentax me super as a high school student, i cant afford expensive m39 leica lenses and voigtlander lenses. If i had purchased the bessar it would have served equally well for the 12mm but i would not have been able to mount my m series leica lenses on in it a pinch. No case is made for any bessa with the trigger winder attached. It was introduced with a range of voigtlander 39 mm screw lenses that were quite inexpensive and. Voigtlander cameras and lenses igors camera exchange.
The bessa r 35mm rangefinder, manufactured by cosina voigtlander, is a great way to use the older, screwmount leica lenses, also known as ltm lenses. For the uninitiated, the voigtlander bessa l is a manual only, throughthelens metered, leica thread mount camera. Bessa r3m with nokton 40mm lens might be good option for those who want to try manual rangefinder photography for the first time. The voigtlander bessa r2a is an improved version of the bessa r2 rangefinder camera, which in itself is an advancement over the original bessa r camera. I did like the higher mag viewfinder on the bessa as well. Voigtlander is arguably the oldest brand associated with. Again at the cross junction, i decided to go for the r4m with the widest 21mm frameline and the ability to continue shooting without batteries. The original voigtlander lens hood designed for the bessa iii 667 camera, which is a compact folding bellows camera. Get the 15mm voigtlander lens and zone focus and you have basically the same setup as i. Are voigtlander lenses really inferior to leica lenses. There is the voigtlander bessa l, t, r, r2, r3, r4 i wont list all the camera specs of each version of the bessa as you can find this information online already. The choice of lenses is very large range of russian lenses, leica glass, canon lenses the 50mm f1. It has framing lines for 35,50,75 and 90mm selected via a switch on the top of. Instead of the leica bayonet mount of the r2, however, the new cameras have the original 19321961 contax mount r2c and the original 19481963 nikon rangefinder mount r2s.
It costs more than the body which is about 250 bucks on ebay. Fujis website is not helpful please login or register to view links. The new voigtlander bessa r and t are made to give the buyer the most rangefinder camera at the lowest possible price, and they succeed admirably. I chose a matching voigtlander classic 40mm nokton sc f1. Unless stated otherwise, glass condition is mint or better, lens barrel condition is mint or better, both lens caps and original box included. For me, a bigger, brighter more distinct viewfinder and passably good, solid edged rangefinder patch trumps the extra magnification in the rangefinder of my iiia. However, as more and more contemporary sources are located it has become apparent that many published and online listings are not entirely accurate. The voigtlander bessa r was the first modern bessa rangefinder, and shared several things with the earlier l, including a vertically traveling shutter, ttl metering, and primarily plastic construction. The buttons and knobs look similar to those seen on the bessa r rangefinders, the buttons having a pleasant convex shape and the textured ridged knobs for.
Voigtlander bessa r3a camera blackmatte otherwise frame lines are bright and clear and easy to use. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Mine skewed toward the old, the unique, the broken and forgotten. If youve got a zeiss contax rangefinder mount lens or lenses, the voigtlander bessa r2c body is the way to go. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Focusing is by distance estimation combined with reliance on depth of field, and any composition is achieved through auxillary viewfinder. Voigtlander bessa r2s r2ctwo new r2 variations shutterbug.
Voigtlander bessa digital camera concept leica rumors. Third, the bessat supports a trigger winder advance which can be attached at the bottom, which also had strap lugs that enable the camera to be hung vertically like the old leica m5 or cl. With the voigtlander bessa, i was presented r2, r3 and r4, all having an a aperture priority or m manual mode. The bessaflex tm is a beautiful and refined m42 camera.
The carl zeiss c biogon t 2,835 zm is a compact lens for rangefinder cameras. Voigtlander bessa l vs t or r and variants one decision you may have if you look to buy a voigtlander bessa film camera is which model to buy. When it comes to photography youve got kodak brownie, polaroid land, and nikon photomic. Verdict i really enjoyed my time with the voigtlander. What is old is new again the cosina voigtlander bessa r2c. Voigtlander super wideheliar aspherical iii lens for sony e iphone camera lens. Making the r was mostly a matter of slapping a rangefinder assembly on the top of the existing l architecture, and while functional, the. The bessar2c and r2s are both variants on the superb r2. The bessa l has no focusing mechanism or inbuilt viewfinder. The only problem with dieter ramsdesigned products. With a great rangefinderviewfinder, bargain price, and superb lens lineup, its impossible not to consider the bessa r the entry level. They are the perfect complement to your highquality voigtlander lenses. Voigtlander sony fe lenses from the voigtlander usa importer cameraquest.
Voigtlander has detailed two additions to its vintage line of retrostyle lenses. Voigtlander reveals new vintage line lenses for m mount. I understand there is a fuji m mount adapter for using voigtlander and other lenses on your x mount. Screw mount voigtlander lenses can still be used with the bessat using a standard adapter, and even supports full rangefinder coupling. J schneider as i started falling down the well of education and experimentation that is film photography i developed gas, or gear acquisition syndrome, just like most photographers. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Oct 9, 2015 i have a leica m6 classic black, and attached to it is a voigtlander colorskopar 35mm f2. The bessa r and r2 use the same case, one with 35 mm lenses and shorter, another with 50 mm lenses and shorter. From the iphone in your pocket to the clock on your wall, his elegant and simple voice is everywhere. Save up to 40% off retail price and get a 180day warranty. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog. Voigtlander bessa a film rangefinder cameras are now discontinued three voigtlander bessa film rangefinder cameras, one vm lens and many accessories discontinued contax digital camera concept leica shows leicina vc digital. The feeling of the r is plastic, but i do not mind as it keeps the cost and weight low.
Voigtlander bessa digital camera concept industrial design by ernesto lacalle. Buy panasonic lumix dmcg7 mirrorless micro four thirds digital camera with 1442mm lens black featuring 16 mp live mos sensor, venus engine 9. I thought itd be fun to pick up the camera, shoot a few rolls through it and sell it at a higher price i knew it was worth. In the early 2000s, cosina made a new rangefinder body for leica screwmount lenses. Voigtlander bessar 35mm rangefinder film camera body only. Free express shipping usually delivers your new lens in 1 to 2 working days in the lower 48.
High quality voigtlander inspired stationery by independent artists and designers from around the world. The voigtlander bessa rs2, a dead rangefinder experience. Voigtlander bessa r black 35mm camera body at keh camera. The voigtlander bessa r2c was loaded with kodak portra 400, and the cameras meter was set for iso 200, a stop over the box speed of iso 400. Now you can always buy some very, very nice barnack leica cameras to use with these lenses, and not a soul will ever blame you. Bessa r3m is a reasonable cost alternative for leica, plus it accepts all wonderful leicas lenses but has no builtin 35mm frame lines.
Although wonderful on film, this lens is not for the m9 because its rear nodal point is too close for the sensor. Used voigtlander from the voigtlander usa importer cameraquest. The voigtlander bessa r2a is a 35mm rangefinder camera that takes leica m mount lenses and ltm leica thread mount lenses with an adapter. Like the original contax, the voigtlander sc lens range was designed as a system, one body plus 7 lenses.
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