Finally! Nokton 50/1.5 in M-mount

Part of me wants to still try the 50mm Summilux ASPH, but the reality is that I'm spending another $2k or so for that last maybe 10% over what my Summicron (and even this Nokton) can deliver. To me it squarely falls outside of the need category. I don't however like having duplicate focal lengths (I'm not one to keep a lot of equipment) so I find myself in a slightly funny position.

I will say though that the Nokton handles way better without the lens hood on. It blocks far less of the frame.
 
agoglanian said:
the Nokton handles way better without the lens hood on. It blocks far less of the frame.
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The original shade is very unpleasant in use. Try to find something like this. Feels much nicer and doesn't cut off much from the image in the viewfinder.

Erik.

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its not the lux asph. much better lens?

I thought the Nokton delivers contrasty images and less micro-contrast sharpness.

So Im gonna give it another chance! lets try to forget ASPH. lenses and make pockets happier!
 
Abram, I am sorry, I only see this post now. I found it on eBay Germany. In Germany are many shops that sell small things on eBay.

Bruno, the Nokton is also an aspherical lens.

Erik.
 
Erik, You're right!

Then is just the optical design in which resides difference. I've got the Chrome version which is beautifully made and even shorter than the lux asph.

I cannot way to spend the whole role and see what offers. I like to use 50 as a portrait lens but I've recently discovered much more uses with the Barnack :)

Bruno
 
Thanks Erik! I hope to have many fun shots with the Nokton. First impression on performance is very impressive, even at 1.5.
 
Love the images in this thread! They impelled me to purchase this lens, actually.

Sadly, however, it is being returned. It had a frustrating focus shift (varying amounts) in all apertures from f1.5 to f4 when used at any focus point less than 4-5 feet. After seeing the first negs of a portrait (focused on the eyes and the chin was sharp), I tested it on two film bodies and it was definitely off on both. Sad day sending it back because the overall look was very fine.
 
Papercut said:
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Sadly, however, it is being returned. It had a frustrating focus shift (varying amounts) in all apertures from f1.5 to f4 when used at any focus point less than 4-5 feet.
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Strange. My copy has no (noticable) focus shift whatsoever.

BLKRCAT: Great shots! Oh, I love that one with the lips.

Erik.
 
Always appreciated Erik! I look forward to your next string of postings throughout rff also

@papercut I don't seem to notice any focus shift either. My pool police image was shot at f2 and focus is accurate. Are you sure it wasn't your body?
 
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