SimonPJ
Well-known
For the most memorable and distinctive images:
1. Noctilux (f1.0 v2)
2. 35mm Summicron v4
3. 35mm Summilux v1 @f1.4
4. 85mm Summarex
5. 10.5cm f2.5 Nikkor S
And then the 35 Lux Asph as the go to lens that's almost always on the camera when it's in the bag, used more than all the other lenses combined, but not as distinctive as the ones above.
Simon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31599024@N04/
1. Noctilux (f1.0 v2)
2. 35mm Summicron v4
3. 35mm Summilux v1 @f1.4
4. 85mm Summarex
5. 10.5cm f2.5 Nikkor S
And then the 35 Lux Asph as the go to lens that's almost always on the camera when it's in the bag, used more than all the other lenses combined, but not as distinctive as the ones above.
Simon
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31599024@N04/
Hibbs
R.I.P. Charlie
Hey Will...curious about your any comments you have about the Zuiko 100/3.5?
What qualities does it have that you like?
budajoe69
Member
I own lenses in the micro 4/3, M, & Fuji X mount...my favorites from those I've had the pleasure of using: (so I'm a Voigt fan!)
1. Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.5 (current version, in silver) -- just a beautifully crafted object -- I pause to look at it sometimes (silly, but I can't help it) with gorgeous rendering -- unique character -- this will live on my m3 till death most likely.
2. Voigtlander Nokton 35mm 1.2 (v1 - black) -- solid as a rock (weighs as much as one too!) but lends such incredible character & mood to the shots...impeccable out of focus characteristics -- this one will likely live on my M2. (I want to try to the Nokton 1.4 for it's smaller size one day in SC)
3. Zeiss 50mm F2 Planar (black) -- just a solid lens -- near 'perfect' rendering, but still retains a welcomed signature and overall rendition -- not lifeless like some digitally 'perfect' lenses -- an 'easier' lens to shoot with being an F2 lens. Small size, good price, all around, a solid contender in the 50mm category.
4. Voigtlander Nokton 25mm (50mm FOV equivalent) F.95 for M/3 -- my favorite m4/3 lens. Obviously fast, but also a standout in the m4/3 world as nothing renders quite like it -- super sharp by F2.0 -- vintage glow at F.95 -- not a perfect lens, but those imperfections add to the character of the images it produces -- Incredible if you shoot video -- close focus to like an inch or something ridiculous -- great build...I wish I could use this lens on bigger sensor formats.
5. Voigtlander 21mm F4.0 LTM (in silver) -- a little jewel of a lens (beautifully built from brass with silver paint)-- super small, super sharp right from the widest aperture -- love the viewfinder it comes with -- so clear -- just a solid (and cheap) wide angle -- I would love a Leica 21mm, but those are so, so expense and this little guy basically puts up the same performance and build quality in a package for $400 bucks -- love it!
1. Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.5 (current version, in silver) -- just a beautifully crafted object -- I pause to look at it sometimes (silly, but I can't help it) with gorgeous rendering -- unique character -- this will live on my m3 till death most likely.
2. Voigtlander Nokton 35mm 1.2 (v1 - black) -- solid as a rock (weighs as much as one too!) but lends such incredible character & mood to the shots...impeccable out of focus characteristics -- this one will likely live on my M2. (I want to try to the Nokton 1.4 for it's smaller size one day in SC)
3. Zeiss 50mm F2 Planar (black) -- just a solid lens -- near 'perfect' rendering, but still retains a welcomed signature and overall rendition -- not lifeless like some digitally 'perfect' lenses -- an 'easier' lens to shoot with being an F2 lens. Small size, good price, all around, a solid contender in the 50mm category.
4. Voigtlander Nokton 25mm (50mm FOV equivalent) F.95 for M/3 -- my favorite m4/3 lens. Obviously fast, but also a standout in the m4/3 world as nothing renders quite like it -- super sharp by F2.0 -- vintage glow at F.95 -- not a perfect lens, but those imperfections add to the character of the images it produces -- Incredible if you shoot video -- close focus to like an inch or something ridiculous -- great build...I wish I could use this lens on bigger sensor formats.
5. Voigtlander 21mm F4.0 LTM (in silver) -- a little jewel of a lens (beautifully built from brass with silver paint)-- super small, super sharp right from the widest aperture -- love the viewfinder it comes with -- so clear -- just a solid (and cheap) wide angle -- I would love a Leica 21mm, but those are so, so expense and this little guy basically puts up the same performance and build quality in a package for $400 bucks -- love it!
_lou_
Established
SMC Takumar 1.8/85mm
Zenzanon-PG 65mm f/4
Sony AF 1.4/35mm
Sony Zeiss 1.4/85mm
SMC Takumar 6x7 2.4/105mm
Oops, not a single RF lens... Well maybe Zenzanon RF ones (65mm, 45mm) and the new CV 1.5/50 Nokton.
Zenzanon-PG 65mm f/4
Sony AF 1.4/35mm
Sony Zeiss 1.4/85mm
SMC Takumar 6x7 2.4/105mm
Oops, not a single RF lens... Well maybe Zenzanon RF ones (65mm, 45mm) and the new CV 1.5/50 Nokton.
Snowbuzz
Well-known
Wow, the CV 35 Ultron, you think? I can never make up my mind with respect to this lens: sometimes on a digital camera it can look fantastic and then, at other times, slightly 'crunchy'. It's awesome with film, though. Glad someone else likes it!
Nokton48
Veteran
Five Current Favorites
Minolta 21mm F2.8 MC Rokkor
Minolta 24mm F2.8 MD Rokkor-X
Minolta 35mm F1.8 MC Rokkor
Minolta 58mm F1.2 MC Rokkor
Minolta 100mm F2.8 MC Rokkor
These are "best" for me and I'm perfectly happy with all of them.
Minolta 21mm F2.8 MC Rokkor
Minolta 24mm F2.8 MD Rokkor-X
Minolta 35mm F1.8 MC Rokkor
Minolta 58mm F1.2 MC Rokkor
Minolta 100mm F2.8 MC Rokkor
These are "best" for me and I'm perfectly happy with all of them.
froyd
Veteran
Is there an AF equivalent of this lens?
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
Nikon has made two versions of the 28mm f2.8 in AF. Neither are the same optical formula as the AiS version. The original AF-Nikkor 28/2.8 used the same optical design as the Series-E 28/2.8. It was a decent but not great lens. When Nikon updated the lens to the later AF-D series, they redesigned the optics. The 28/2.8D is a new optical formula that is not based on any earlier Nikon 28. I liked mine, it was far better than the Series-E 28, which I used to have. I have never used the AiS lens, so I cannot compare the AF-D 28 to it, but the AF-D is an excellent lens.
kaiwasoyokaze
Half Frame Goodness
i thought i posted in this thread before, guess not..
1. zuiko 85mm f2 (om)
2. rokkor-, 40mm f2
3. zuiko 40mm f1.4 (pen)
4. lumix 20mm f1.7
5. jupiter 3 50mm f1.5
1. zuiko 85mm f2 (om)
2. rokkor-, 40mm f2
3. zuiko 40mm f1.4 (pen)
4. lumix 20mm f1.7
5. jupiter 3 50mm f1.5
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
That lens has a very nice transition between foreground and background (not 'bokeh' per se). And the focal length is just lovely for portraits or close-ups.
I only use it with film. It's practically welded to my M4-P.