harryjiang
Member
I picked up a Voigtlander 50 1.5 M mount version from ebay. Very disappointed, the lens is unusable because of focus shift. Nothing is in focus.
Now, I have 35/3/5 summaron, elmar-m 50/2.8 and 600-800 cash. Which lens do you guys suggest that I should go to? I just sold 35/2 (eight element) and elmar 50/3.5. I am familiar with 28, 35 and 50 lens.
Now, I have 35/3/5 summaron, elmar-m 50/2.8 and 600-800 cash. Which lens do you guys suggest that I should go to? I just sold 35/2 (eight element) and elmar 50/3.5. I am familiar with 28, 35 and 50 lens.
pechelman
resu deretsiger
never had focus issues with the 50/1.5
i might suggest that either the lens needs adjustment or your rangefinder does
i might suggest that either the lens needs adjustment or your rangefinder does
seakayaker1
Well-known
I have the Voigtlander 50/1.5 LTM and have no issues, a great lens.
If you are looking for something in the 600 - 800 price range you may want to check out the Zeiss 50/2 Planar, it does have great reviews from those who use it and costs $860.00 new.
If you are looking for something in the 600 - 800 price range you may want to check out the Zeiss 50/2 Planar, it does have great reviews from those who use it and costs $860.00 new.
Ong
Well-known
I would suggest it may be best to get the lens checked out. Because that 1.5 design shouldn't have focus shift issues to begin with.
Otherwise, have a look at the Rokkor 28/2.8?
Otherwise, have a look at the Rokkor 28/2.8?
uhoh7
Veteran
My main lenses:
28 cron
50 cron v4
ZM35/2
For low light I use superspeed at 35 and 50, but they are heavy.
28 cron
50 cron v4
ZM35/2
For low light I use superspeed at 35 and 50, but they are heavy.
john_s
Well-known
There are 50mm lenses very famous for having focus shift and the Nokton isn't one of them. Maybe it would be worth doing some tests, because if "Nothing is in focus" it's a different problem.
harryjiang
Member
I already returned the lens. I use 35/3.5 and 50/2.8 on M9, no problem with focus ever experienced.
aizan
Veteran
buy another one, then add the 35/1.7 and 28/2, or the new 28/2.8, 35/2, and 50/1.4 from leica.
hlockwood
Well-known
harryjiang
Member
Yea, it is amazingly good built and is reasonably sharp. It is a keeper.
harryjiang
Member
how is the 35/1.7?
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
Focus shift or misfocus or out of focus? Focus shift is related to the aperture, the focus plane shifts as one stops down. If focus is in another plane than the rangefinder without changing aperture, the lens (or camera) needs adjustment. If nothing is in focus the lens probably has a loose or dislocated element.
harryjiang
Member
Hi jaapy,
I figured it out. It is the lens. I returned it and got another copy. everything works. it is perfect for me.