40 1.4 sharp?

[CanDocGuy]

any thoughts? my reason for asking is, I read on a website posting about the 40 1.4 S.C. (single coat) there was a suggestion, "that there is more to B&W photography than sharpness" or something to that effect.

For me, tack sharp IS the main thing in my type of work. I really like the idea of the 40 1.4 (multi coat) but if there are some sharpness issues, that precludes me from considering it.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[kevin m]

I had the SC version and never found it wanting for sharpness. The attached pic was either at f1.7 or f2.0.

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

The sharpness would be the same with both versions: it's the contrast (as I understand it) that varies very very slightly.

The SC is commonly said to better than the MC for B&W.

I disagree and use the SC for color and love the 'old fashioned' look.

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

any thoughts?

40 1.4 sharp, yes.

 

[CanDocGuy]

Thanks everyone.

Cheers.

BTW, Kevin, very nice picture!

 

[Bébèrt]

Sharp and bokeh ?

 

[kevin m]

BTW, Kevin, very nice picture!

Thank you! 🙂

You really can't go wrong buying one to try it. Even if you buy new and then sell it you don't stand to lose much.

 

[etrigan63]

The 40mm Nokton is a gem! I have the MC version and am incredibly pleased with it.
Bokeh is very nice as well. I am very happy with it's B&W performance as well.

 

[Johnmcd]

It's the sharpest lens I own including my Canon L's,

Cheers,
John

 

[minoltist7]

Real BW shooters don't make sharp pictures 🙂 joking
imho, MC vs SC is a pure marketing thing. Look to the prices - SC is more expensve, but in real life (from manufacturing standpoint) it should be cheaper.
So, I think if there was a "blind test" between two versions, average person hardly can notice the difference

 

[minoltist7]

Real BW shooters don't make sharp pictures 🙂 joking
imho, MC vs SC is a pure marketing thing. Look to the prices - SC is more expensve, but in real life (from manufacturing standpoint) it should be cheaper.
So, I think if there was a "blind test" between two versions, average person hardly can notice the difference