35 f1.2 nokton

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Can anyone comment on how well this lens controls coma? My 55mm f1.2 Nikkor tends to display this, but I'm wondering how well the aspherical elements in the Nokton control this issue?

JCA
 
Not a clue... sorry. In fact, at times I wonder how popular this lens may be. Nobody (at least, that I know of) comments about having used it or purchased it.
 
the nokton is my only lens. im not sure what id look for in assessing coma though. you can check out my flickr site for pictures, flickr.com/photo/fieros_suck or if you want me to do a test shot of something for you id have no problem doing that and posting it.
 
Hi JCA,
I have used th 1.2 for over 19 months as a personal and professional tool. It'a imaging qualities are exemplary. I have not seen coma at all. I have had the 35mm 1.4 asperical and non-asperical Summiluxes and neither compares to this. In fact, I had to send the first 35 aspherical back to Leica as it had a brown cast all over every image! It's weight and size are somewhat excessive but using it all the time will make it seem quite normal. I use this lens and a number of the other Voigtlanders and really need to worry about the results. As for the purists, well, they tend to look at their equipment while I use it as often as possible.
Best.
Jo
 
Good question, JCA! It brought all the 35/f1.2 users out of their anonymity.

Frankly, I have always seen discussions about the Summilux and other lenses, but never about this one. I'm glad all the comments are good. As for the size... well, it's a fast lens, it's got to be heavy. What's the filter size on this one? IIRC, the filter size on the Nokton 50 is 52mm, which would make it fairly big... Is this the same?
 
I also have and like the lens. My high speed kit is usually this lens, a CV 28/1.9a 50/1 and a 75/1.4. I have had no complaints. It is large compared to other RF lenses, but not compared to a modern zoom. Personally, I would not sell a lens whose performance I liked solely because of size, but YMMV.
 
I've got one.. Lemme see if I can find an image with it wide open and one with it stopped down..

WRT to lens size - this is relative - it's hardly "huge" or heavy imho but you have to consider that I also own a Canon EOS DSLR and a number of their lenses which can definitely be considered as "huge". The looks I get when I put the 85mm f1.2 onto the camera are unreal.. that is a huge lens.

Dave
 
I've been really going back and forth between getting this lens, or the 35mm Summicron (pre-asph). The pros and cons are both physical and optical.

Optically, I have not heard anybody that owns it complain about it. Physically, some have complained about how big it is (that's what I'm afraid I'd be unhappy about; I already think my 35 Ultron is borderline big for a 35mm lens)

You want to see lots of pics taken with this lens? Matt Alofs was its spokesman:

http://www.1point4photography.com/cv35nokton.php
 
JCA

If you do a search of this subject, you will find that no one takes issue with the lens' competence.
 
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I've been curious about this lens too. Does anyone know how much the lens intrudes into the VF of a M camera?

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hmm.. found a couple.. I know I've got more; just have to locate them at home :)

At f1.2 (or 1.4) - Delta 3200 - 1/30
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At f8 - Delta 3200 - 1/15
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Dave
 
Thanks for all the comments.

Coma is a distortion found in very fast lenses that tend to smear light points into coma shaped points of lights. Think streetlights or candles off the axis of the lens. The pictures in the links show pretty good coma control, which is a relief.

Size doesn't matter too much for me. I am a long time SLR user, and after lugging around a D2x with 120-300 f2.8 or even a 55 f1.2, this lens on my Bessa will seem light and small. I am looking at a night lens to replace my SLR and 55 f1.2. Even if the lens is similar in size, i want the smaller, and quieter body.

Its funny to read about those "huge" 52 mm filters. 52 mm is the smallest of my filters on my SLRS, with several needing 77 and one even 105mm.

In anycase, I appreciate the input.

JCA
 
JCA, In the RFF world, size is an important matter because a big lense can block part of the viewfinder, and not allow the user to see what's in that particular corner. However, it's all a personal decision in the end. I'm not too crazy about my Elmarit 28 on account of how much of the viewfinder gets covered by the hood, but then, it's a wonderfully sharp lens and a useful focal length, so it'll stay with me.
 
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