Finally! Nokton 50/1.5 in M-mount

[fti]

Nice shots!

Here's my contribution from the black version on my black M9. Unfortunately focus is slightly off on this picture but I'm happy with the rendering.

 

[gsgary]

One of my latest shot with this lens on 18 years out of date Tmax100 shot at 400 and stand developed

 

[maggieo]

I love this lens.


Armed And Dangerous, August 20, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Mom, August 20, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr

 

[drew.saunders]

My new 50/1.5 M-mount in black just arrived today. I think this may have been mentioned here already, but when I opened the box, a strong odor of epoxy wafted over me. It seems that the lens internals or the paint have some un-cured epoxy or other resin. Am I the only one to have found this? I'll give it a day or so to air out, but I think I may be returning my lens, which sucks, as I do like the handling.

 

[Erik van Straten]

My new 50/1.5 M-mount in black just arrived today. When I opened the box, a strong odor of epoxy wafted over me. It seems that the lens internals or the paint have some un-cured epoxy or other resin.

When I took out the lens out of the box - it was a chrome lens - it felt sharp and hurting when I handled it. I rubbed it in with some ballbearing grease and the next day it felt OK.

Erik.

 

[drew.saunders]

My new 50/1.5 M-mount in black just arrived today. I think this may have been mentioned here already, but when I opened the box, a strong odor of epoxy wafted over me. It seems that the lens internals or the paint have some un-cured epoxy or other resin. Am I the only one to have found this? I'll give it a day or so to air out, but I think I may be returning my lens, which sucks, as I do like the handling.

The good news: The funny plastic/resin smell isn't from the lens! 🙂

The annoying news: it's from the styrofoam packing. I like to keep the box should I need to return it under warranty, so now I have to put the box into two zip-locks and store it in my storage shed. 😕

I'm guessing Cosina got a bad batch of styrofoam that after some time, or maybe the summer heat, gasses off some really nasty fumes.

 

[CameraQuest]

Next Shipment Ships Sept 24th

Next Shipment Ships Sept 24th

I've been sold out of the new 50/1.5 Nokton for weeks.

My next shipment will start shipping to customers Sept 24th.

I have a few lenses still available, your choice black or chrome.

see http://shop.cameraquest.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=50/1.5+nokton

Many Thanks,
Stephen

 

[judsonzhao]

I have the Zeiss Sonnar 50 1.5.. worth giving this one a try? : )

 

[taemo]

I have the Zeiss Sonnar 50 1.5.. worth giving this one a try? : )

if you are happy with your Zeiss, then IMO no as the Nokton will be just a GAS for you.
the main advantage the Nokton has is closer focus (0.9 vs 0.7)
size wise, I think the Zeiss is smaller
but the build of the chrome Nokton is just outstanding. match made in heaven with my M3

I've been sold out of the new 50/1.5 Nokton for weeks.

My next shipment will start shipping to customers Sept 24th.

I have a few lenses still available, your choice black or chrome.

see http://shop.cameraquest.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=50/1.5+nokton

Many Thanks,
Stephen

love my chrome Nokton, thanks for the fast shipping Stephen.

earl

 

[computer controlled]

Got my photos back after taking a roll of Ektar 100 in for development. Shot on an M6.

It's been foggy here in Seattle for a past few days, especially down on the waterfront. So i thought i'd capture some of it this afternoon.


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr


Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

 

[taemo]

^stunning shots and details, very sharp too!
did you scan it or was it a lab?

 

[Tom A]

Just came back from japan and I used the M-Nokton as my primary 50mm lens for the trip - and I picked up a chrome version too - matches my chrome M2's very well.
It is a superb lens (in either colour) - fits the hand nicely and as its predecessor the 50f1.5 LTM about the best medium speed 50 this side of the Asph Summilux 50.

 

[f16sunshine]

Got my photos back after taking a roll of Ektar 100 in for development. Shot on an M6.

It's been foggy here in Seattle for a past few days, especially down on the waterfront. So i thought i'd capture some of it this afternoon.

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton by Computer Controlled, on Flickr

Excellent set.
This is an unusual time in Seattle. You've captured some beauties!

Cheers !

 

[computer controlled]

Thanks! To answer taemo's question, i had these developed and scanned at a Walgreen's. Simply because there's one 5 mins away from me, so it's convenient.

You can find the rest here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/computercontrolled/sets/72157635275513953/ along with the rest of my M6 shots.

 

[taemo]

out of curiosity but what lens profile do you guy have this set on the M9?
right now I have it set 50 sumilux asph

 

[maggieo]

out of curiosity but what lens profile do you guy have this set on the M9?
right now I have it set 50 sumilux asph

That's what I'm using, too.

Works:


Donut Concession, October 12, 2013 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr


Wine Tasting, Hotel Vintage Park, Seattle, WA, September 21, 2103 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr

 

[ray*j*gun]

I apologize as I am sure this has been discussed somewhere in this thread but....are the optics the same on the LTM version?

 

[_lou_]

I apologize as I am sure this has been discussed somewhere in this thread but....are the optics the same on the LTM version?

Apparently same optic, sightly improved coatings, and shorter close focusing limit.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M2, Nokton-M 50mm f/1.5, Tmax400.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M2, Nokton-M 50mm f/1.5, Tmax400.

Erik.