Kipseli at 13:00. The sun is high, and the light is harsh. I had just finished a meeting in the area and decided to take my new Voigtlander 28mm f2.8 Color-Skopar for a spin. This compact lens, mounted on my Leica M11-P, fits in a jacket pocket and disappears on the street.
Starting at Fokionos Negri, I walked around the Dimotiki Agora. Narrow streets, old apartment blocks, a few people moving through the shade.
From Kipseli, I headed down to Floisvos and the Water Square — a space that comes alive every summer through the concerts. Around the square, new graffiti appears each year on the freshly-painted barriers. I photographed these colorful walls and the sailing club next door.
The lens delivers excellent sharpness from f/4 onwards, with colors that come through vividly. Lately, I've been studying Harry Gruyaert's work in depth — the way he uses color has me paying much closer attention to composition in every frame I shoot.
The 28mm focal length captures urban context while isolating compelling details. It held up across both — from Kipseli's shadows to the flat light at the marina.
For such a compact 28mm, the Voigtlander is more than worth it — small enough that you stop wondering whether to bring it with you.
