Tagged with 16mm - Personal View Talks

Viltrox 16mm f/1.8

Eno — Wed, 31 May 2023 06:15:14 +0000

Rare Cine-Nikkor lenses on Nikon 1

eurocameraman — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 00:13:24 +0000

For video work, i am using my GH series (from 1 to 4) without any hesitation as it delivers what I am looking for. For Photography work, I am using a Nikon D800 to please my clients, as they often print big from the pictures I had done for their website at first. They need high resolution and they always prefer the photographer they hired, handling a big camera. In many people mind, bigger is still more professional. For my personal photography enjoyment, I fall in love with a camera which had never been considered as exciting by usual reviewer: Nikon1 V1. I bought it new for 200 USD or so in 2013. My interest in this camera started after trying a collection of old C-mount lenses with some of them designed for 16mm film camera. Most of those lenses were too tight to cover the M43 sensor (huge vignetting going on) , but they perfectly match with the CX format of the Nikon1. For those who don't know: FX = 2 x M43, FX = 2.7 x CX (in term of cropping factor) Nikon1 V1 sensor (10 millions pixels Alpina) delivers "film like" colors, contrast, noise and sharpness. I know what I am speaking about as I started my career in professional Photography back to 1986.

You can go and visit my webpage blog post and my flickr album to have an idea of the result of combining a Nikon1 V1 camera with this set of lenses:

Cine-Nikkor 6.5mm f1.8
Cine-Nikkor 13mm f1.8
Cine-Nikkor 50mm f1.8
Angenieux 25mm f0.95
Tamron 25mm f1.6
Manual Focus and Manual Exposure (confirmed by Histogram after test shots)

I am planning to shoot a vintage looking short film with this camera soon or later to take benefit of my set of lenses.

http://www.francperet.com/2014/10/01/nikon1-v1-and-cine-lenses/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/francperet/

16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Tamron lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 05:18:14 +0000

Superior, reliable image quality with a universal lens
The lens construction features 16 elements in 12 groups. This includes three Molded-Glass Aspherical elements, one Hybrid Aspherical element, two LD (Low Dispersion) elements, one XR (Extra Refractive index) glass element, and one element of UXR (Ultra-Extra Refractive Index) glass, which has greater refractive index than XR. The full use of specialized glass elements in the design contributes to thorough compensation of optical aberrations. In addition, the use of the latest coating technology for suppressing reflections on lens element surfaces minimizes unwanted flare and ghosting and assures sharp, crisp, high-contrast images.

A further expansion of the imaging range
With a minimum focal length of 16mm (35mm film equivalent: 24.8mm) at the wide-angle end of the zoom range, and a maximum focal length of 300mm (35mm film equivalent: 465mm), this remarkable new lens provides a zoom ratio of approximately 18.8X.

Responding to requests from consumers who wanted to be able to photograph subjects with a wider viewing angle than is possible with conventional high-power zoom lenses, Tamron has begun developing a unique lens with a minimum focal length of 16mm. At the telephoto end, the maximum focal length has been increased to an impressive 300mm. Users of this new lens can enjoy unprecedented framing flexibility by easily adjusting the angle of view using the convenient zoom ring.

Using a new design approach to create an ultra-compact lens

The latest optical technology has been used to provide an expanded zoom range (compared to the B008) at both the wide-angle and telephoto ends, without necessitating the use of an oversized lens body. By employing UXR glass (which helps to reduce the size of the front lens diameter), an optimized layout of the Molded-Glass Aspherical elements, and adopting a 5-lens-group zoom system approach to provide enhanced design flexibility, the new lens embodies the fusion of state-of-the-art optical design, sophisticated mechanical design, and high-precision lens manufacturing technology, thereby attaining a compact size, an unprecedented zoom range, and superior image quality.

A minimum focusing distance of just 0.39 meters supports an extensive range of macro photography capabilities
The new lens provides a minimum focus distance of 0.39 m over the entire zoom range, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.9. This makes it possible to get right up close to the subject of the photo to enjoy easy, stress-free macro photography.

PZD (Piezo Drive) delivers faster, quieter autofocus action
The PZD (Piezo Drive), an advanced standing-wave ultrasonic motor system, delivers faster, quieter, more precise AF action when the autofocus is engaged. There is enhanced support for contrast-detection AF capabilities, and focusing when in live-view mode has been made smoother. The new lens also features full-time manual focus, a function that was not provided by B008, making manual focusing more convenient.

Sharper images with VC (Vibration Compensation)
Tamron’s acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism is incorporated into the new lens. VC reduces image blur caused by camera shake to deliver significantly sharper images even when shooting handheld at long telephoto settings.

Moisture-resistant construction for worry-free outdoor shooting

16mm F1.4 DC DN Sigma Lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:34:05 +0000

Specs

16 elements in 13 groups
9 rounded diaphragm blades 9
Min aperture is F16
Min focusing distance is 25cm
Filter size -67mm
Dimensions 72.2mm × 92.3mm
Weight 405g
Versions for Sony E-mount / Micro Four Thirds.
Available at

16mm Samyang Rokinon F2 or Cine T2.2 lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:16:12 +0000

13 elements in 11 groups
two aspherical elements
Manual aperture ring
Designed for APS-C
Will be available for all major mounts

Via: https://www.facebook.com/fotogears

Available at:

Cine version in available at:

11-16mm F2.8 and T3 Cine Tokina

willianaleman — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:10:06 +0000

I'm buying the Tokina 11mm - 16mm f/2.8 with the Nikon mount to use it with the GH2 and after July with the BMC for the GH2.

Would it be any pros and cons buying the Canon mount EF instead, which will be mount native for the BMC?

Thanks in advance.

Available at:

11-16mm new Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX II

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:07:16 +0000

Via: http://www.tokina.co.jp/camera-lenses/wide-lenses/at-x-116-pro-dx-2.html

16mm F1.4 Fujifilm XF lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:55:57 +0000

New FUJINON XF16mm F1.4 WR is a weather-resistant, fixed focal length lens (24mm in 35mm format equivalent) that delivers a dramatic wide field of view and stunning image performance. The F1.4 maximum aperture in the XF16mm gives users extraordinary image quality in low-light conditions, and pleasing bokeh-rich macro photography with a minimum working distance of less than 6” for numerous creative photographic possibilities.

The XF16mm F1.4 R WR features a high-speed autofocus of 0.11 seconds, a weather- and dust-resistant structure that can work in temperatures as low as 14°F, and great portability thanks to its compact size. The XF16mm F1.4 R WR includes a depth-of-field scale on the focus ring that is perfect for landscape, travel and street photographers who want to calculate the distance, adjust the aperture setting, and shoot spontaneously.

Perfect match for the FUJIFILM X-T1

The XF16mm F1.4 R WR pairs perfectly with the award-winning FUJIFILM X-T1, a weather-resistant premium interchangeable lens camera with a large OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF). It has the latest generation 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor and an EXR Processor II that allows photographers to capture amazing, high resolution images anywhere.

FUJINON XF16mmF1.4 R WR key features:

FUJIFILM X-Mount is compatible with all FUJIFILM X-Series interchangeable system cameras

Weather-resistant design with 9 sealing points in 8 areas

0.11 seconds autofocus speed and nearly silent operation

Uses 13 elements in 11 groups, including 2 aspherical lens elements to control spherical aberration and distortion, and 2 ED glass lens elements to reduce lateral and axial chromatic aberration

Nano-GI coating alters the refractive index between glass and air to reduce ghosting and flare

9 blade aperture creates smooth and circular bokeh

1/3 EV steps

Minimum working distance of less than 6 inches

Samples

http://www.mirrorlessons.com/2015/04/16/news-round-up-fujifilm-xf-16mm-f1-4-with-image-samples-and-gh4-firmware-update/

16-35mm F4 Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:11:10 +0000

Available at:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-16-35mm-Vario-Tessar-E-Mount-Lens/dp/B00NGTN25C/

Lumix GH5 + HLG + Leeming LUT Downloadable File

jonpais — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 02:33:13 +0000

For downloadable GH5 HLG + Leeming LUT, click here. https://jonpais.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/two-free-minutes-of-downloadable-hlg-footage/

16mm T2.6 Samyang VDSLR lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 04:01:55 +0000

Global optics brand, Samyang Optics (http://www.samyanglensglobal.com) announce a new VDSLR 16mm T2.6 lens, designed specifically for video shooting with uncoupled gear rings with T numbers. This launch adds one more VDSLR cine lens to the existing 12 lenses for DSLR cameras.

Since 2012, Samyang Optics has released its VDSLR lenses based on the needs of professional videographers. Satisfied with the image quality of Samyang manual focus photo lenses, videographers required the brand to customize the lenses with uncoupled gear rings and T numbers for follow focus system and maintain the image quality. As a result of this new launch there is now a total of 19 video lenses: 13 for DSLR cameras and 6 for mirrorless cameras.

Inheriting the renowned image quality of Samyang’s wide-angle lenses, the new VDSLR 16mm T2.6 completes the VDSLR cine lens line-up. This angle of view is commonly used by directors of photography around the globe for its versatile usage for wide-angle, emotional scenes in film and videos. Along with the existing 14mm, 20mm and 24mm, this new 16mm lens will realize the delicate changes in the scenes.

The full range of Samyang VDSLR Cine Lenses for full frame sensors range from the 8mm fisheye through to a 135mm telephoto lens, for DSLR Cameras with APS-C sensor sizes lenses range from 8mm to a 50mm lens.

As a ‘Total Imaging Solution’ optics brand, Samyang Optics now offers 51 lenses: 2 premium XP photo lenses, 2 autofocus lenses, 19 manual focus photo lenses, 19 cine lenses and 9 professional video-cine lenses specifically under the XEEN brand.

Suggested retail price £529.00 inc VAT

Availability: June 2017

FS: Parfocal Zoom lens 16OPF1-2M-01 f2.4(T3)/12-120mm (Kinor 16CX mount)

neirotransformer — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:19:57 +0000

For sale Parfocal Zoom lens 16OPF1-2M-01 f2.4(T3)/12-120mm (Kinor 16CX mount)

Sell it because unfortunately it unexpected vignettes at close focus in combination with different zoom and iris settings on BMMCC sensor and i can't accept this. If focused to infinity - it vignettes closer to 110-120 zoom range and almost don't vignettes at wide angle. If focused to 1.5-3 meters - it vignettes closer to 12-40 zoom range.This lens made for 16 mm cinema. It will fit well to Panasonic GH, Ursa 4.6k, RED, Nikon 1 in 1:1 crop mode or to any camera with small sensor, like Pentax Q or 2/3" CCTV camera. Its heavy (1kg) and needs support, its far from perfect as all zooms are. It has its own character, dreamy with blue-orange abberations at wide open. The lens is sharp starting from T5.6. Front focus ring block was cleaned and greased with HELIMAX-XP grease. Works very smooth. I got this lens from local TV studio sale, seems it was used a lot in far past. Front glass is clear but got a few marks. Rear glass is clear. The iris ring can be easily declicked by loosing a screw. It has a rotating arm attachment for zoom, It is more-less usable but fixation clamp is broken (anyway modern follow focus will work way better for this). There is a 74 to 77 mm front ring adapter installed and additional 77 mm lens cap included.

Also i got additional Kinor-16SX-2 lens to MFT camera mount adapter http://www.rafcamera.com/en/adapters/adapters-for-cine-lenses/kinor-16/adapter-kinor-16sx-2-mft-bayonet , with bayonet lock it works well with other lenses but for some reason the bayonet nut don't screws to this lens so the adaprter must be fixed by grinding 0.1-0.2 mm from inner side of nut. Maybe i'll fix it by myself soon.

Located in Ukraine, Odessa city. Will ship worldwide. Can accept only Payoneer (Make A Payment service from Payoneer to Payoneer account 0% fee) or any Card to Payoneer (Request a Payment service) with 3% fee. Ask $150 for all package + shipping and payment fees.

More large photos and test images are here https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a5actydy2fjbjnl/AAB6Ymzv0T548CuVyVnvlupma?dl=0

Well known sensor coverage test:

C Mount Lenses for m43

Aria — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:10:49 +0000

Hi guys,

I wanted to know if anyone has experience with C Mount Lenses. I was looking at some different lenses and really don't understand the difference between the CCTV, 16mm, 2/3" C Mount Lenses and if they can work with the GH1.
I also noticed that they make mention of some Lenses being 1" or 1/2". What does this mean for use with a GH1?

Could a Lens like this be used? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/341297-REG/Pentax_C60812_C60812_8mm_to_48mm.html

FS: 6mm f1.8(T2.4) 16OKC1-6-1 (16OKS1-6-1) lens Kinor 16CX mount

neirotransformer — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 07:00:55 +0000

For sale very rare lens 16OKS1-6-1 f1.8 (T2.4) with Rafcamera adapter Kinor 16CX mount to Micro4/3

Sell it because unfortunately it vignettes on BMMCC sensor and i can't accept this. This lens made for 16 mm cinema. It will fit well to Panasonic GH, Ursa 4.6k, RED, Nikon 1 in 1:1 crop mode or to any camera with small sensor, like Pentax Q or 2/3" CCTV camera. Its wide. its not perfect but has own character. Its slightly soft and dreamy wide open and rather sharp starting from T2.8 and T4. It is a low contrast lens, but you can boost contrast in post easily to match other lenses. It don't have a focus ring. It very sensitive to flange distance changes. I shimmed it to the lens mount adapter with 0.1mm tape so it focus perfect even wide open. The lens is in very nice external shape, glass is clear, maybe few cleaning micro marks in front and some dust specks inside if look too deep with flash-light. I also find that at T11 and 16 i start to see two small dark spots (see the images in dropbox folder). Seems it never was disassembled or serviced. The iris ring is clickless, working very smooth.

More large photos and sample test images here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/720qq7fauydcc1m/AAADaLrQsHAp1o4o2LCXizMwa?dl=0

Example i find at Youtube for similar lens on Panasonic GH3, and well known sensor coverage test:

Making Old SDX900 SD camera, Panasonic Dvx100's older brother look like 8mm film

eddavid — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:18:31 +0000

Here's a link:

Trying to replicate film using a SD camera - something interesting about starting with a SD camera with CCD sensor to get to this effect vs using a higher res camera. Also blooming the highlights

Also interested in seeing what people's favorite film grain is.

16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Fujifilm zoom lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:16:37 +0000

Key specs:

17 elements in 12 groups
3 aspherical lens elements, 3 ED glass lens elements
Weather-resistant design with 14 sealing points
0.06 seconds autofocus speed and nearly silent operation
Nano-GI coating
9 blade aperture
Minimum focusing distance - 12 inches
1/3 EV steps
655g
77mm filters
$1200 price
Preorder - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1110879-REG/fujifilm_xf_16_55mm_f_2_8_r.html

16-80mm F2.8-4 VR Nikon lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:03:01 +0000

Specs

17 elements in 13 groups, including ED
Vibration reduction allows 4.0-stop increase in shutter speed
Nano Crystal Coat
Aspherical lenses and ED glass elements
Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism
Fluorine coat
480 gr
$1070 price at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010RAAOIK/

16-28mm F2.8 Tokina older lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:52:02 +0000

Specifications:

Aperture - Max f/2.8, Min f/22
Angle of View - 107° - 76°
Minimum Focus Distance - 11" (27.94 cm)
Magnification - 0.19x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio -1:5.26
13 Groups, 15 Elements
Dimensions - 3.54 x 5.25" (8.99 x 13.34 cm)
Weight - 2.09 lb (950 g)

Available at:

Reviews:

http://www.focus-numerique.com/test-1641/objectif-test-tokina-atx-16-28mm-presentation-caracteristiques-1.html

16-50mm F2-F2.8 Samsung lens

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:54:25 +0000

16-50mm F2-2.8 S
18 elements in 12 groups
82.6°- 31.4° Angle of View
Optical Image Stabilizer
Around $1200

Available at:

Horseshit on the Big Screen

bheath — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:32:23 +0000

An independent, experi(mental) filmmaker in Hollywood refuses to go digital, while also refusing to process his 16mm negative using all those horrible toxic chemicals. Here’s the link to his latest crowd-sourced offering. Personal view? -I think it’s the real shit!

http://kck.st/1xO67Jv

While the stuff of celluloid film is partially made up of waste elbows and arseholes, it kind of makes sense to process with horse dirt. Please chime in here with your super 8mm, 16mm and 35mm love (or horror) stories.

FS: Samyang 16mm 2.0 and 35mm 1.4, Nikon mount, mint

katig — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:05:39 +0000

Bought last year, under warranty, mint condition, original packaging. 600€ both. Included shipping within EU. Paypal. These are not VDSLR versions. Location: Croatia

Panasonic 20mm f/1.7, 14.5mm f/2.5 or Samyang 16mm f/2.0?

brant_moore — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 18:48:46 +0000

Does anyone have experience with all three of these lenses that can chime in on what might work best for me.

The lens I purchase will be for the gh4 and gh2 to be used in a factory setting as well as action sports on a daily basis. I need something wide and fast. Autofocus isn't a deal breaker so the Samyang isn't out just for its lack there of. Autofocus is nice, but if the Samyang is superior enough I can deal without it. I will also use this lens for interviews occasionally. Just looking for a professional opinion for a the best quality all around lens that is wide and fast.

Right now I have the 14-42mm, Samyang 7.5mm and a 50mm f/1.4 Nikon with adapter. Im trying to stick around 300-400$ and willing to buy another adapter, so if there is another lens in this area please bring it up.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Samyang 16mm t2.2 cinelens

maranfilms — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:29:24 +0000

All shots were done with the Samyang (Rokinon) 16MM cine lens used on a G6. Great lens, little distortion, sharp with good contrast. This lens comes to life as most do around F4-8, but can be pushed either way and still produce a nice image. If your a m4/3rds shooter, I would go for it in that mount to do away with an adapter due to the size. This lens is smooth with a follow focus, although for this vid, I shot it stock, focus was all done in hand.

Cine-NIkkor 25mm f1.2 C-mount Lens

greeches — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:52:38 +0000

**Ultra-rare*** 16mm lens from 1950's Nikon.

Focal length: 25mm
f-stop: 1.2
mount: c-mount

2000$ OBO

Near mint condition! Produces great images. Very sharp and warm image! Works perfectly on the GH2, see videos below.

Currently accepting offers. Open to trades as well.

16mm Samyang/Rokinon Cine T2.2 lens for MFT!

No_SuRReNDeR — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 15:01:29 +0000

"Elite Brands, Inc. Announces Rokinon’s Newest 16mm T2.2 Cine Lens

Rokinon is thrilled to announce the release of its 16mm T2.2 Cine lens in September, 2013. The Rokinon 16mm is a wide-angle lens for DSLR and mirrorless cameras in both the APS-C and Micro Four Thirds formats.

This lens allows for an impressive range of depth of field, with its fast T2.2 aperture. With a smooth operating manual focus, the 16mm offers pristine sharpness and clarity. It is ideal for shooting landscapes, architecture and interiors, as well enjoying unique perspectives and close-ups with shallow depth of field.

The 16mm T2.2 Cine lens features de-clicked apertures and follow focus compatibility, which is ideal for video. The lens is constructed with a solid build, using 13 optical elements in 11 groups with 2 aspherical lenses.

Rokinon is proud to provide a wide range of mounts. The 16mm T2.2 lens will be available in Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony, Canon M, Fujifilm X, Sony E, Samsung NX, as well as Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Rokinon continues its mission of “Excellence for Less.” See these great lenses at a Rokinon dealer near you or at www.rokinon.com.

Quarz Zoom / Meteor-2 lenses

disordinary — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:56:11 +0000

Hey Guys,

I was looking at getting a Soviet Quarz Zoom 16mm which comes with a Meteor-2 Lens.

What sort of mount is this? Is it able to be chucked on a M42 camera?

Possible to correct the fisheye distortion in a video?

gameb — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:45:57 +0000

Its quite easy to correct the distortion on a photo in photoshop etc. But I couldn't find anything about correction in a video. In order to get an old school wideangle lens, I was wondering if the Minolta MD 16mm 2.8 was a good choice - having a lot of distortion.. anybody has experiences with this issue?

HD ProRes to Film Transfer?

B3Guy — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:03:32 +0000

Hey, all! I am heading into my final semester as an art student, and the culmination of all this is having artwork in several gallery exhibitions. Of course, I do film work with my GH2 in anamorphic, and I need to decide how I want to display it in the gallery.

To be honest, I have yet to see a digitally projected image in a gallery setting that I've been pleased with aesthetically, which leads me to the question of this topic . . .

What are my options for transferring my 2.5K ProRes files to film, and how best would I project this in a gallery setting?

I have done some preliminary looking, and transfer services are available. 35mm transfer is more expensive, of course, and I do not know enough about 35mm projectors to know if "home use" projectors even exist. How high of quality is 16mm film? Will it do my GH2 footage justice in terms of resolution? It seems the easier route, as transfers are cheaper and good quality "home use" models are cheap too, even with sound.

I will continue to research and post what I find on this topic for the benefit of others, but I just thought I'd ask some preliminary questions in case there is a P-Ver with more first-hand film experience.

Support a Lovecraftian horror short I've co-written and DPing on 16mm!

Gabel — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:42:58 +0000

Hello everybody!

I'm posting here to promote my short horror film, called Insane Madness. It's a short film, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and films like Evil Dead that I've helped co-write. The film plays with human mind, never knowing what's real and what's a dream. It's a period piece, set in the 80s, which we will shoot using time correct techniques in effects (all make up here) and visually. As such, the best way to do it is to shoot it on 16mm, especially as it's soon too late!

So my post here is to essentially spread the word, hoping both to get some donators (if you like the idea) and also hoping for people to share it, to spread the word. We've managed to raise $205 in the first 24 hours, plus we've got over 80 likes on our Facebook page in the same time (including Harold Skinner, gaffer for the majority of Fincher's movies). A link to our Indiegogo page: http://www.indiegogo.com/insanemadness?a=1377951

And Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/insanemadness2012

And Twitter: @insanemad2012 or #insanemadness2012.

Spread the word!

Hesitations between two lenses to complete my kit

krotal — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:57:10 +0000

Hi guys, I know it will sound weird/stupid but I'm trying to decide which lens between Tokina 11-16 and Voigtlander 25 Nokton f.95 will better fit my needs and complete my kit... Theses two pieces of glass are totally different but both have pros that seduce me. I own a nikkor 35 f1.8 and nikkor 40 f2.8 macro. Here why I'm hesitating :

The tokina produces wide shots with a relatively fast aperture, but I'm not sure it will mix well with 35mm (transition between Tokina wide shots and nikkor "close-up" shots will be hard)

The Voigtlander's focal length fits better my actual kit, the super fast aperture gives a dreamy look that I love (I mostly shoot experimental stuffs, fictionnal shorts), this lens seems to be extremely polyvalent, some says it's a workhorse for the GH2. OTOH it's not that wide...

So I'd like to know if you guys think (considering my actual kit) it's better to go for a wide lens or for a more "versatile" lens like the voigtlander.

Thanks in advance