Voigtlander 35/1.4 Nokton -- underrated?

[jychoe]

I have mine being shipped to me right now it says I should be getting mine about tomorrow. For a student like me, nokton seems like one of the best options.. seriously... It does not feel cheap when the tiny little thing costs more than my month's rent...

 

[lcpr]

It front focuses at 1.4 at times. Probably a user fault than anything else. It's my most used focal length on my RD1s.

Some say the Boke isn't good enough, but I wasn't complaining. ;-)

Wow the boke in the first shot is mental! It's really distracting but I like it.

 

[raytoei@gmail.com]

on the epson r-d1, wide open

 

[hjbyeo]

Wow the boke in the first shot is mental! It's really distracting but I like it.

I am glad you like it. Get 1 quick!

 

[helen.HH]

This Ones for Tom A...couldn't Resist by helenhill_HH, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

Big BANG for the Buck...the Nokton Classic

a City that never sleeps... by helenhill_HH, on Flickr

 

[back alley]

helen, do you like the 35 better than the 40 you had?

 

[JayM]

Good lens for Fomapan 100. Never was super psyched on it with Tri-X/HP5+ but have been really enjoying it since trying a new film.

 

[gavinlg]

Seems to have no more distortion than my Contax 35mm f2 G planar... Bet it's sharper at f2 too.

 

[aleksanderpolo]

The Planar is sharper, at all aperture, I tried them side by side.

Both suffer from brethens that are more loved. (45/2 and 35/1.2)

 

[useless generation]

i have the SC version and i love the results. I love how the OOF areas are almost similar to a noctilux sometimes. A few recent shots. Tri-X @1600 in Rodinal

 

[helen.HH]

Useless Generation: Great Gritty street shots..Love em !

 

[CrisR]

one of my favourite lenses!


Spuds by Cris Rose, on Flickr

 

[thegman]

The 35mm f/1.4 Nokton was my first RF lens. I thought it was great, and only sold it in a fit of buying/selling. In reality, I had no reason to sell it. Small, fast, sharp enough for me, and very nicely built.

 

[helen.HH]

Wonderful Cris !
Must Agree...I too very Much like the classic Nokton

You are now my Prisoner...Happy 4th by helenhill_HH, on Flickr

 

[helen.HH]

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/for...lenartemishill/]helenhill_HH[/url], on Flickr

 

[hamish_gill]

... favourite lens for my RFs ... so much so ive come here to find something similar in a 50 (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1987065#post1987065)

Hope its ok to post these images is two threads ... thought this a good place for these images ... Taken on the rd1s


Connie in Boston Tea Party by Hamish_Gill, on Flickr


Connie 1st Bday by Hamish_Gill, on Flickr

 

[CrisR]

Since getting my 50/2 Planar, the 35/1.4 feels quite soft indeed wide open, but thusly it feel more like a wider pair for my 50/1.1 Nokton - nice when you want those softer portraits. Still one of my favourite lenses.


Dunny 2012 Quick Edits / Chibi Shibby by Cris Rose, on Flickr


Sweet Smile by Cris Rose, on Flickr


Street Ready by Cris Rose, on Flickr

 

[CrisR]

I'm looking at the Biogon 25mm f2.8 atm to get a Planar-like sharpness wide open with a 35mm FOV on my M8. I love the sharpness.

However, my 35/1.4 and 50/1.1 Noktons are a soft, smooth, bokeh-tastic duo that are awesome for the look they give, when wanted - stop down to f5.6 or f8 and the 35mm sharpens up beautifully!

Everyone has a look they go for, i feel lucky that i can turn to different primes for their own strengths

 

[RedLion]

Nokton 35mm F1.4:
Distortion
Horrible Bokeh
Focus shift.

Nokton 35mm F1.2
Minimal distortion
Great Bokeh
No focus shift.