50/1.5 Aspherical Nokton on the M8?

[johnastovall]

How's the 50/1.5 Aspherical Nokton on the M8? Sean's review looks good and I'm want a 50 to shoot until I get my old LTM 50/2.0 'Cron back from Sherry with the IIIG.

Also do I really need to worry about coding on 50's and over if I'm using a cut filter?

 

[Gid]

http://strachan.zenfolio.com/p115942526/

The link is to a set of images I took with the 50 Nokton on the M8 - these were taken without an IR cut filter.

You don't need to code 50mm lenses IMO and experience.

 

[kbg32]

It's a wonderful lens on the M8. I usually hate 50s, but this one is a great performer. Wonderful contrast, sharpness, and bokeh.

 

[cmogi10]

I'm not impressed with the build quality of the lens, but I seem to be the exception in that field. My speciman is not holding up too well.

But It does take good pictures...

 

[cmogi10]

 

[johnastovall]

Your images are locked. We can't see them.

 

[cmogi10]

Is that better?

 

[ferider]

I'm not impressed with the build quality of the lens, but I seem to be the exception in that field. My speciman is not holding up too well.

Carl,

some 40 and 50 Noktons do start to wobble after a while. Some 35
Ultrons, too. Fixable, though, with screw driver and nail polish. See here,
for instance:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32396

Other negatives:

- the lens is too big for an effective 50/1.6;
- min. focus is too long.

An older Canon 50/1.4 has similar signature, is better built and half stop faster and half the size.

Roland.

 

[cmogi10]

Ah! Thanks for that, I'm afraid to use it in fear of it completely falling apart but I'l give it a shot.

 

[johnastovall]

Is that better?

Yes, very nice......

 

[KEH]

Bought it for the F1.5 on my M8 and haven't regretted it.

Cheers,
Kirk

 

[johnastovall]

I'm seen and read enough to now have one on order from Cameraquest....

 

[Roger Hicks]

I'm seen and read enough to now have one on order from Cameraquest....

Yes, but the new Sonnar is EVEN NICER. I have both, and an M8.

Cheers,

Roger (www.rogerandfrances.com)

 

[wintoid]

Welcome back, Roger!

 

[Doug]

I like the Sonnar too, Roger; and it's good to see you here again!

 

[cme4brain]

I'm not impressed with the build quality of the lens, but I seem to be the exception in that field. My speciman is not holding up too well.

But It does take good pictures...


Every Voigtlander lens I own seems to be of fantastic build quality. I am sorry the samples may vary, but I have had great luck!