Voigtlander
100-DAY WARRANTY
Optics are clean and only few dust spot inside, aperture and focussing is fine and there is an adapter that holds series filter comes with it, rear cap and original case included. The Elgeet 38mm f/1.5 is a vintage, fast telephoto lens for 8mm cine cameras, known for its unique swirly bokeh, soft edges, and dramatic central sharpness, often found in D-mount or Kodak M-mount, prized by collectors and modern digital shooters using adapters for artistic, dreamy, or dreamy portraits, providing a classic, sometimes unpredictable, but visually distinctive look. Key Characteristics: Focal Length & Aperture: 38mm with a wide f/1.5 maximum aperture, great for low light and shallow depth of field. Mounts: Originally for 8mm cameras, typically found in D-mount or Kodak M-mount (which might need adapters). Image Quality: Wide Open (f/1.5): Soft edges, strong coma (flattened bubbles), and a distinct swirly bokeh effect, especially around out-of-focus highlights. Stopped Down: Sharper center, improved contrast, and more conventional look, but the unique swirls often persist. Use Cases: Popular for creative portraits, artistic shots, and achieving vintage vibes, offering effects hard to replicate digitally. Build: Vintage metal construction, often with smooth focus/aperture rings when well-maintained. What it is: A classic lens designed for small-format film cameras, now adapted for modern digital cameras (mirrorless/DSLRs) via adapters to leverage its unique optical character. What to Expect: You get a lens that can produce both reasonably normal photos when stopped down and fantastical, dreamy, or swirling images wide open, making it a favorite for artists and those seeking distinct vintage character.
