A fairly compact lens to use with my R5 Canon. With quality construction and a smooth focus wheel it's a pleasure to use. Often described as dreamy while wide open but super sharp at F5.6. Care is nee... See more
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Excellent BUT Well done on getting my Voightlander lens hood out to me next day. Notwithstanding that excellent service, I'd like to pull Robert White up about why everything they sell via G... See more
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Jack at Robert White Photographic went above and beyond helping me track down a part, that was now sadly out of production. Whilst many emails and photos were exchanged, with the thought, that maybe... See more
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This shop is an astonishing place. A proper photography shop A little hard to find on your first visit (you need the third and final entrance onto the industrial park). Its staff super professio... See more
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Established in 1982, Robert White is an official supplier of Voigtlander, Arca-Swiss, Hasselblad, Toyo, Gitzo, Quantum, LEE Filters, Hasselblad, Fogg, Hedler, Tether Tools, Triggersmart & Walkstool
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Unit 6 Alder Hills Ind. Est., BH12 4AR, Poole, United Kingdom
- 01202 723046
- contact@robertwhite.co.uk
- www.robertwhite.co.uk
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Superb service and advice
I recently visited Robert White's HQ to purchase an additional Voigtlander lens. As expected, the service and advice was first class and the firm has my unreserved recommendation!
22 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello David, thank you for visiting and taking the time to leave such a positive review. Hope you have been enjoying the news lens! Look forward to being of service again in the future.
Great to visit and try before you buy
Nice environment - great choice and friendly and helpful team
11 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Lee, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to meet and serve you on your visit in store. Hope you are enjoying the new lens and look forward to being of service again in the future.
Fast and reliable!
18 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you for leaving a review Nils. Good to know your order arrived quickly.
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Peter, thank you leaving a review, much appreciated. Good to hear your order went well and delivered on time.
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Andy, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we do appreciate it. Great to hear your filter arrived in super quick time :-)
Prompt and effective delivery.
15 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello David, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to being of service again.
Great service 👍
13 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Steve, thank you taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated.
Very helpful staff team and choice of…
Very helpful staff team and choice of products.
Good sound advice that can be relied upon.always cheerful and pleasant greeting on phone or in person.
12 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you for leaving a review and for your continued custom.
Fantastic service
Fantastic service, great advice and swift delivery. Always a pleasure to deal with the team at Robert White, highly recommended.
8 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you for leaving such a complimentary review :-) We look forward to being of service again.
An easy to use website that gives lots…
An easy to use website that gives lots of information on the products for sale. Followed up with efficient despatch and delivery of the goods I bought
8 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really do appreciate it and look forward to being of service again in the future.
Item had not arrived yet!
6 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hi Chris,
We are sorry to hear your order has not arrived yet. We looked into your account and have no record of you contacting us about the late delivery. We can confirm your order was packed and handed over to Royal Mail 3 hours after you placed your order.
Once the courier has the package, the delivery process is unfortunately out of our hands. Unless the customer makes us aware of a problem we are not automatically informed by the courier. We have reached out to Royal Mail to locate your item. We will update you via email as soon as we have information.
UPDATE : 15/05/2026
Hello again Chris, we now suspect your order has been lost by Royal Mail. To minimise the delay in you receiving your order we will ship a replacement item today.
Great communications
Great communications. Bought a few lenses off them over the years and always great service and fast postage
5 May 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Robert, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued custom.
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Craig, thank you for leaving a review. We look forward to being of service again in the future.
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Dror, thank you so much for leaving such a complimentary review :-) We look forward to being of service again in the future.
Speedy repair to tripod head
The repair to my Arca-Swiss tripod head was completed faster than I thought it would. Well done to the staff at Robert White Photographic.
Thank you
30 April 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Denis. Really pleased we could turn around the repair quicker than predicted.
Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 RF mount for Canon
A fairly compact lens to use with my R5 Canon. With quality construction and a smooth focus wheel it's a pleasure to use. Often described as dreamy while wide open but super sharp at F5.6. Care is needed to be accurate with focus but not too difficult using the enlarge feature in the viewfinder or the arrow pointers on screen as an alternative. Manual focussing nowadays is so easy compared to yesteryear with my Hasselblad or Olympus gear.
30 April 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you for the detailed product review John, much appreciated and great to hear you are enjoying the lens!
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hi Michael, thank you for leaving a review. It is much appreciated.
Thank you Ian for filling the order
Thank you Ian for filling the order. The 40mm Heliar is a gem. Good field of view, excellent performance and well balanced on the camera.
27 April 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Hello Mike, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Great to hear you are happy with the new lens. Enjoy!
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It is very much appreciated.
Robert White provides a great service
Robert White provides an efficient and friendly service. As Voigtlander distributers, they are always the first shop I check. Recently I purchased a 28mm f2.8 from them, which I am very pleased with.
22 April 2026
Reply from Robert White Photographic
Thank you Malcolm for taking the time to leave a review. Great to hear you are happy with your latest lens purchase. Look forward to being of service again in the future.
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