iandg
Iggypops
Hi may be a silly question but how do i tell if my lens is the mc or sc version.there are no markings on the box or lens does this mean it is mc or sc
Rafael
Mandlerian
Unless I am much mistaken, the multicoated version is simply labeled "Nokton Classic." The single coated version is labeled "Nokton Classic S.C."
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
Mine has SC written on it in blue paint, on the surround just after where it says NOKTON CLASSIC. It can be difficult to see.
rlouzan
Well-known
iandg
Iggypops
mc
mc
Thanks guys mine is a multi coated version
mc
Thanks guys mine is a multi coated version
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Difference in price is likely because of volume of lenses made, and the (assumed) size of the market for the SC version. Or something else... I may be talking out of my hat.
infrequent
Well-known
what's the difference between the two? is one of them more desirable for b+w?
I think there's very little difference, but I have only the SC so cannot offer direct comparison. SC would have slightly less contrast and a bit more veiling flare that lightens shadow areas to give the (false) impression of more recorded detail, contributing to a more "classic" 1960's look. Slightly.
It's my impression this lens and the 50 Skopar, plus maybe the 2.0/50 Heliar Classic too are responding to a domestic Japanese nostalgic interest.
It's my impression this lens and the 50 Skopar, plus maybe the 2.0/50 Heliar Classic too are responding to a domestic Japanese nostalgic interest.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
I have both te MC and SC version and there is very little difference between them in "normal' shooting. Where they differ is at the 1.4 end. The MC exhibits a bit more contrast (as is to be expected). The SC has a softer look at f1.4 and 2, not "unsharp" just softer as to contrast.
If you are a color shooter the MC is most likely the way to go as you do get the apperance of higher saturation.
If you are primarily a bl/w shooter, the SC is the way to go. You get a bit more details in the shadows, less contrast type "blocking" up and a nice, smooth mid-tone range.
I dont think that the resolution is really different between them. The higher contrast of the MC gives it an appearance of sharpness.
Either one of these lenses are superb, particularly when you take into considering the cost!
I usually keep a M2 loaded and ready with a 40 on it (could be either a SC or MC) and it is the perfect package to grab when you go outside and want to shoot just for the fun of it.
If you are a color shooter the MC is most likely the way to go as you do get the apperance of higher saturation.
If you are primarily a bl/w shooter, the SC is the way to go. You get a bit more details in the shadows, less contrast type "blocking" up and a nice, smooth mid-tone range.
I dont think that the resolution is really different between them. The higher contrast of the MC gives it an appearance of sharpness.
Either one of these lenses are superb, particularly when you take into considering the cost!
I usually keep a M2 loaded and ready with a 40 on it (could be either a SC or MC) and it is the perfect package to grab when you go outside and want to shoot just for the fun of it.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Forgot this: To get an idea how the 40f1.4 Nokton works, go to Flickr and type in the tag "Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f1.4". There will be about 6-700 shots to look at! You can even segregate the MC and the SC by adding the suffix after the 40mm f1.4 in the tag.
Flickr is great for this kind of stuff and among a lot of bad oictures there are jewels!
Flickr is great for this kind of stuff and among a lot of bad oictures there are jewels!
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
chikne said:
There is a price difference at CameraQuest, but not at Robert White.
niimo
Established
ClaremontPhoto said:
Isn't it also priced at about $450US at R.W. while CameraQuest is $400 for SC and $350 for MC?