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 drove to Floisvos and the Water Square – closed every summer for concerts. Walking around it, new graffiti appears yearly as they install fresh barriers. I photographed these colorful walls and the sailing club nearby.
The lens delivers excellent sharpness from f4 onwards, with colors rendered beautifully. Lately, I've been studying Harry Gruyaert's work intensively – his use of color has me looking harder at every frame.
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 a compact 28mm, the Voigtlander is worth it. Small enough that you stop thinking about whether to bring it.
