Canon 50 1.2 or Nokton 50 1.1, Wide Open

Canon 50 1.2 or Nokton 50 1.1, Wide Open

  • Canon 1.2

    Votes: 31 29.5%

  • Nokton 1.1

    Votes: 74 70.5%
  • Total voters
    105
  • Poll closed .
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ethics_gradient said:
Can someone explain the purpose of the infinity lock on the Canon 1.2 to me? I find it really annoying, especially when I'm using it to calibrate an RF.
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Hi, think the same way.
I disassembled it and reversed the coil so now it´s open all the time.
With it´s long throw the lock was a shootmare.

bye
 
the canon is horrible sharpness-wise in the corners, pretty good closer to center. But i couldn't care less about the corners.
 
the infinity lock is for easier removal from the camera. I find it no problem at all.
But then again, i rarely shoot at close to infinity focus with that lens...
 
Feel free to send me your unwanted infinity locks. I need one.

As for Canon vs Nokton, they are different beasts completely. The Nokton is going to beat the Canon on all fronts except the rendering of bokeh. The Nokton often beats out the Noctilux with regard to sharpness. But there is definitely more to an image than MTF and even illumination. I love the way the Canon renders skin and I'm hoping to find one soon.

Phil Forrest
 
At one time I owned nearly the entire Voigtlander lens lineup. That was then.

Now I have vintage Canon stuff and I'm alot happier. I use the 50mm F1.2 constantly, it's probably the most used lens in my kit. Great lens for creating really interesting photographs. Mine has never flared, I'm wondering what that's all about.
 
One warning about removing infinity locks: it reduces the resale value of a classic lens - no doubt about it. Once one gets a feel for a lens, operating with the lock is no big deal.
 
ferider said:
And bokeh is in the eyes of the beholder, I find the Canon double lines and background eliptical donuts outright ugly, and I had two good copies. Apples and oranges for sure.

Roland.
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Roland you nailed it on the head for me. Although I've only used one very briefly (a sticky focus ring sent it back) and so more experience comes from seeing web photos, my conclusion is much the same as yours.

But I was too timid to voice it :eek: So, thanks!
 
I don't know the canon lens, but the nokton has not a terrible signiture on BW film (I don't like it so much on my digital gear ), but it's TOO big (that's why I'm selling it).
another thing: my M9 says that with the nokton there's only half a stop of advantage over my summilux 50.
not enough to justify a bigger and heavier glass on my bag.


the nokton @ f1.1

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I like the different looks of both lenses on bw film. Personally I own the canon. Would live to try the nokton some day. Maybe I'll trade something for one and give it a whirl.
 
Well, in today's days most photos go on flickr anyway, so I dont see that being a problem, but I think that lens is sharp enough for larger scans/prints as well. As far as half-moon donuts - well I suppose personal preference - I find that it gives it a character and I like it, - if I need a different effect/look - I can use another lens.
Yes - there are other lenses that are sharper and have smoother bokeh- my Hex 50/1.2 comes to mind, but I think Canon has a lot to offer as well.
 
I tend to agree w/ Roland about
Theoof areas of the Canon 1.2 ...can be a tad too swirly & choppy
Not as Smooooth as I would like
 
I've looked at the F1.1 Nokton, I think I will stay with the Canon F1.2 for my uses. The differences between F1.1 and F1.2 are not great, and the Canon has a unique character that I really like. The build quality of the Canon is also better, if the F1.1 is anything like the other Cosina lenses I have owned (which has been quite a few).
 
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