maggieo
More Deadly
I'm using an M8, so yeah, it's digital.
I did a couple of static shots to see what was up with the focus @ f1.4, starting with this photo.
I did a couple of static shots to see what was up with the focus @ f1.4, starting with this photo.
ampguy
Veteran
Not sure if "back focus" is the correct term, but is used here:
http://www.dantestella.com/technical/compat.html
where there is a lot of testing and explanations on why FSU lenses on Leica LTM bodies may focus 2 inches behind the point of focus in the RF at 1 meter, and may be the cause of J3 50/1.5's appearing soft if not compensated for.
http://www.dantestella.com/technical/compat.html
where there is a lot of testing and explanations on why FSU lenses on Leica LTM bodies may focus 2 inches behind the point of focus in the RF at 1 meter, and may be the cause of J3 50/1.5's appearing soft if not compensated for.
majid
Fazal Majid
I'd get a Zeiss Ikon RF with a ZM 35mm f/2 Biogon instead.
OpenLens
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It's a great lens. I have the SC version and I love it...it's as sharp as the 50/1.5 wide-open and really compact. It's a little contrasty compared to the Ultron, though...but sharper.
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jlancasterd
Member
Maggie
A couple of questions:
1. Have you had your 35/1.4 Nokton coded for use with the M8?
2. Were the shots on your Flickr site taken using a UV/IR filter?
Thanks
maggieo
More Deadly
1. No.
2. Yes.
2. Yes.
kakinchan
Member
Nokton & Summicron
Nokton & Summicron
I have both 35 Summicron asph and Nokton 40/1.4 SC.
The summicron is better quality in the finishing. The focus is smoother... well the nokton is known to have stiff focus problem.
I haven't compare the pics in large prints, but looking at scanned negs or slides they are both very sharp.
But this is what people don't want to hear: when open wide, the summicron at f/2 vignette more seriously than the nokton at f/1.4 !!!
Size wise, the cron asph is almost same as the nokton. So I wonder where the extra costs for the cron went to... was it really the built quality?
Nokton & Summicron
I have both 35 Summicron asph and Nokton 40/1.4 SC.
The summicron is better quality in the finishing. The focus is smoother... well the nokton is known to have stiff focus problem.
I haven't compare the pics in large prints, but looking at scanned negs or slides they are both very sharp.
But this is what people don't want to hear: when open wide, the summicron at f/2 vignette more seriously than the nokton at f/1.4 !!!
Size wise, the cron asph is almost same as the nokton. So I wonder where the extra costs for the cron went to... was it really the built quality?