ferider
Veteran
The new Nokton is a very different lens, surprisingly flat field wide open (sharp across the plane) with very little shift across the aperture range. It also has 0.7m min. focus.
For bokeh, look here: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134329
Contrast feels similar between the two lenses. The Nokton has a little barrel distortion, while the my C-Sonnar (years ago) was very rectilinear.
Which is better very much depends on what you want to use it for. Only you know.
Roland.
AncientCityPhoto
Established
Just picked up my copy of the new Nokton. I now have the old and new Noktons. Initial reaction is good. Its roughly the same length with a much narrower waist. You can really feel a difference holding it on the camera. This is definitely a much better feeling lens than many Voigtlanders. The look seems very similar...but there are differences. I can see a few already when wide open. Luckily my copy was spot on with my rangefinder. No need for any adjustments. I leave tonight for a a 4-day shoot for a client. I will be using this lens extensively over the next few days and will be curious to see how it does. Also, when I get back I will do some side by side comparisons of scenes with new and old.
R Cutting
Member
Love my new Nokton 50mm
sazerac
Well-known
Man, I bet that chrome version looks killer on a black paint body!
Erik van Straten
Veteran
sazerac
Well-known
joeswe
Well-known
ferider
Veteran
John, see post #189.
gsgary
Well-known
I bought the black version, now i have change to buy 300 feet of HP5, the optics are the same so its a no brainer
fti
Established
Anyone know of a review of this lens other than SteveHuff? I'm kinda surprised that there aren't that many reviews around yet.
Erik van Straten
Veteran
I've found a much nicer shade than the one that came with it.
Erik.
Erik.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Late to this thread but I have to say that is the best looking lens Cosina has made yet IMO.
And the price seems very reasonable to me.
And the price seems very reasonable to me.
podcat
Member
Anyone tried this on m4/3? I am debating getting one for my r2m and it would be easier to motivate myself to part with the $$$ if people also had good experiences using it for portraits and such on a m4/3.
gsgary
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froyd
Veteran
No sure if your post was meant to be tongue in cheek, but I think podcat meant micro 4/3
raid
Dad Photographer
It may have been seen as M3/M4,
podcat
Member
No sure if your post was meant to be tongue in cheek, but I think podcat meant micro 4/3
Yeah sorry, I meant micro 4/3.
gsgary
Well-known
No sure if your post was meant to be tongue in cheek, but I think podcat meant micro 4/3
don't have a 4/3