50/1.1 to compliment 35/1.2

[jett]

I purchased a 35/1.2 this summer. I love the lens because I can easily shoot ISO 400 film in low light.

Now I am considering the 50/1.1. My main 50mm lens is a vintage 50/1.4 Sonnar but I also have slower and more compact lenses.

I'm specifically interested in using the 50/1.1 for low-light. I know that it isn't the most popular lens, but I don't mind the size or the focus shift because this is my special purpose lens. I know some people don't like anything that CV puts out but for those that have/had the 35/1.2 and like the lens, how does the 50/1.1 compare?

 

[jsrockit]

It's a perfectly fine lens. I wouldn't stress it... just check it out. You can always sell it if it doesn't work for you.

 

[YYV_146]

My experience with the 1.1 is that the bokeh is a bit rough, but from a bang-for-buck perspective it is a nice lens. The Konica 50mm F1.2 I think is a better lens, but prices have gone up a lot in these years - looks more like a collectable these days.

 

[helen.HH]

I for one really love the 'character' of the nokton 1.1
its a big lens, short and fat but not too difficult for going out and about

take a peek at this nokton 1.1 thread here on RFf ...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76156

 

[Erik van Straten]

It is a wonderful lens, great for portraits.

Leica M3, Nokton 50mm f/1.1, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[uhoh7]

I also feel the 50/1.1 is underrated by many.

L1003433-2 by unoh7, on Flickr

Above M9, below A7:

WIlson-176 by unoh7, on Flickr

Both at f/1.1

to me, it's only real downside is weight and size.

I also have the 35/1.2 v1, which I use even more often, but which often needs more attention PP for WB than the 50. I use the 35 more often on the M9 because it has more DOF wide open.

But I find bokeh is fine and the 50/1.1 is a strong lens at any aperture.

However the color palette and general "look" of the two is quite different, with the 1.1 being more "zeissy", while the 35/1.2 is a blend of modern and old school:

CV 35/1.2 on M9:

L1020457 by unoh7, on Flickr
nice and sharp on the FP, though.

 

[Balto]

How about the ms optical 1.1? Seems to have more character then the voigtlander and can adjust for focus shift.

 

[jett]

How about the ms optical 1.1? Seems to have more character then the voigtlander and can adjust for focus shift.

I believe that lens is much more expensive? I also thought it was technically worse? Not sure. I haven't looked into this lens too much to be honest.

 

[chhayanat]

I did some concert photography with the 50 1.1 and also shoot street with it. Did a user review on Steve Huff's website . I like this lens a lot.

Here is one photo I took last year in India. Portra 400 I think.

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Durga dot com, Bagbazar by chhayanat, on Flickr[/IMG]