The "50-58mm f/1.4" club

[Erik van Straten]

The best 50mm f1.4 I´ve used so far is the Summilux 50mm f1.4 in black paint of wich the number starts with1703XXX, 1959.

Erik.

silver gelatin print (summilux 50mm v1 black) leica mp

Roos B., 2019

 

[titrisol]

Super Takumar 50/1,4 (7-element) and Fomapan400



Same lens with bellows and Fuji film

I also have the Nikkor AIS 50/1.4 and it was wonderful, have to find photos taken with it

 

[caila77]

again .... Super Takumar 50mm 1,4 M42 8 elements - TRI-X 400@3200 in HC110 (?)

 

[MP Guy]

this should be inclusive of All 50's 🙂

here is my fave so far ....

Photo - 1000074

Photo title: Photo - 1000074 | By: jtorral | Lens: VOIGTLANDER 50MM F1.0 NOKTON ASPHERICAL | Visit: 50Mil.com

www.50mil.com

Photo - 1000079

Photo title: Photo - 1000079 | By: jtorral | Lens: VOIGTLANDER 50MM F1.0 NOKTON ASPHERICAL | Visit: 50Mil.com

www.50mil.com

 

[p.giannakis]

Minolta SRT101 - Rokkor 58f/1.4
Ilford HP5+ in HC110

 

[former member]

Nikkor-SC 5cm F1.4, LTM- "5005" 1st batch.
Wide-Open on the Leica M9, ISO 2500.
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[former member]

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Nikkor-SC 5cm F1.4, an early "Japan" maked lens. Improved coating compared to the 5005 series, but still the earlier formula.
Wide-Open on the Canon 7, some 20+ years ago. Harsh lighting, handled very differently with the Summarit.

 

[Godfrey]

I had a Summilux-R 50/1.4 back when I was shooting with the Leica SL. It was a delightful performer!

Ken's Kitten - Aviation Museum, Palm Springs 2015
Leica SL + Summilux-R 50mm f/1.4
ISO 50 @ f/1.4 @ 1/1250​

My current 50mm lenses include a Color Skopar 50/2.5, Summicron-M 50/2, Summicron-R 50/2 and ... OH WAIT! I just remembered: I purchased a Voigtländer Heliar Classic 50mm f/1.5 VM last year! So I do have a super-fast 50mm at present ... 😀

Petite Flyer - Santa Clara 2024
Leica M6TTL + Heliar Classic 50, green filter
Ilford HP5 Pro - f/2​

I need to use it more... LOL!

G

 

[petronius]

Chinon 55mm/1,4 (M42) on the A7

 

[Archiver]

Does the Zeiss C Sonnar 50mm f1.5 ZM just get in?

M9 - Lin Fa Kung Lantern by Archiver, on Flickr

 

[yossi]

Leica 50mm f1.4 Summilux, pre-ASPH E46 version.

Expired ARISTA Premium 400, stand-developed in Rodinal.

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

Minolta 58 1.4

 

[petronius]

Chinon 55mm/1,4, Chinon CE-II

 

[blumoon]

Augie & Abbie looking for lizards. Konica Hexanon 57mm 1.4 on Panasonic Lumix G7

 

[caila77]

Rokkor 58mm f1,4@2,8 fomapam 100 in hc-110

 

[Bingley]

Nikkor-SC 5cm f1.4 LTM, on a Leica M-E 240:

In the rain by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

Same lens, same camera:

Homes for bees by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

 

[Bingley]

Canon 50mm f1.5 LTM, Leica M6, Portra 160 @ iso 125:

Late winter sunset by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

The Canon 50mm f1.5 LTM lens is still, IMO, relatively under-appreciated among fast, sonnar-formula lenses.

Guest quarters by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

Pillar Point Harbor by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

 

[Bingley]

Nikkor-SC 5cm f1.4, in S-Mount. I have two samples of this lens, both are later versions. (I intend to sell one of them). Nikon S2.

Martinez, CA by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

Edge of the World by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

Evening surf by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

 

[Bingley]

Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 5cm f1.5 LTM (1943):

Beach in winter by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

Pine by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

 

[Bingley]

Two more with the Zeiss Jena Sonnar 5cm f1.5:

Flow by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr

Isolated by Steve Macfarlane, on Flickr