Nokton 40mm Single Coated or Multi Coated?

[derekphan]

Hi,
Can you guys point out the difference between single coated and multi coated version of this lens? Which one is better?

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

Not better, just different.

My photos (the full 35mm frame ones) in my RFF gallery are all from the single coated lens.

It is sometimes mentioned as being especially suited to B&W, but I like it for my color work.

 

[Adam-T]

The SC model is more likely to be better on Digital too as being less contrasty won`t push the DR of the sensor as hard.. if a really uncontrasty lens is needed, grab an old 1930s vintage Leica Summar 5cm F2 from an E-Bay seller (one came with my Leica III) the B&Ws from it have a very "old" look (misty in fact) but tack sharp even wide open all the same, pretty useless in Colour, or mine is anyway, it looks like a haze over everything ..

 

[derekphan]

Then how is the difference? In what perspective and specific way?

 

[goo0h]

You might search this forum. You should be able to learn a lot about this lens by doing so. In particular this thread had some interesting discussion and pictures too....

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27375

 

[5nap5hot]

I have a SC lens... and a question. Does it defeat the purpose of having SC if you put a yellow filter in front of it?

 

[kevin m]

You can always add contrast in post processing, but not resolution. The SC resolves just as well as the MC seems to, and is relatively flare free, so the SC seems the way to go.

The attached image is from the SC, f2.0 on Fuji NPH

 

[mwooten]

Kevin,
That is a very beautiful image. It is full of love.
On the gear side it makes a great case for the SC, and for NPH. I've always loved what NPH does with people.

Take care,
Michael

 

[kevin m]

Thanks, Michael. 🙂

The 40 SC is a better lens than I was expecting, actually. It's so good my 35mm Aspherical Summilux might be for sale soon. 😱

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I have no reservations whatsoever about the 40mm SC.

It's fast at f1.4, usable wide open and so small too.

 

[vrgard]

You can always add contrast in post processing, but not resolution. The SC resolves just as well as the MC seems to, and is relatively flare free, so the SC seems the way to go.

The attached image is from the SC, f2.0 on Fuji NPH

Wow, Kevin, that is an incredibly beautiful shot. Honestly, I aspire to such greatness. Kudos to you and I hope the models truly appreciate how sweet and beautiful they look in that shot.

-Randy