The Nokton 50/1.1 Revisited

[Yokosuka Mike]

Sony A7II, Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens
Nihon Odori Avenue - Yokohama, Japan

 

[ktmrider]

I have been thinking about this lens for a couple years and finally bit the bullet and ordered one from The Photo Village. They seem to have almost a continuous supply of used one's listed for $680 to $745.

I also have the latest version of the 50 Summicron so I will be giving the two a good comparison but from rereading this thread, it seems to be almost as good as the standard 50 Summicron.

I purchased a mint MP240 in January so am excited to see how it works on the new digital. Honestly, I purchased it for my daughter's wedding at the end of May. I also have the first version of the 35f1.2 so I think I am covered.

 

[helen.HH]

Lovely work Helen, especially "Circle of Light" just made by the eye highlight.

Thank You Chris, very kind !!

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M5, Nokton 50mm f/1.1, 400-2TMY, silver gelatine print.

Erik.

 

[kram]

Guys, Can some confirm if the updated the f1.1 Nokton. If so, is it just a cosmetic change?

 

[Erik van Straten]

Guys, Can some confirm if the updated the f1.1 Nokton. If so, is it just a cosmetic change?

Afaik the Nokton 50mm f/1.1 is never updated. It is a great lens and has four advantages over the Leica Noctilux f/1: much sharper, no vignetting, much lighter weight and a much lower price.

Announced by Cosina is a 50mm f/1.2 aspherical lens (not an update of the 50mm f/1.1 lens wich is not an aspherical lens).

Erik.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

I have so much affection for the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.1 lens; it's a dream come true for capturing dreams coming true.

When the weather turns bad, the skies turn grey, the mood becomes foul... it's time to break out the 50mm f1.1 and seize the day!

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens , Sony A7II
Yokohama, Japan - July 2018

All the best,
Mike

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens , Sony A7II
Yokohama, Japan - July 2018

All the best,
Mike

 

[Michael Markey]

Afaik the Nokton 50mm f/1.1 is never updated. It is a great lens and has four advantages over the Leica Noctilux f/1: much sharper, no vignetting, much lighter weight and a much lower price.

Announced by Cosina is a 50mm f/1.2 aspherical lens (not an update of the 50mm f/1.1 lens wich is not an aspherical lens).

Erik.

Robert White is advertising a new improved Nockton f/1.1.

https://www.robertwhite.co.uk/optics/lens-mounts/leica-m/voigtlander-50mm-f1-1-vm-nokton-lens.html

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Robert White is advertising a new improved Nockton f/1.1.

https://www.robertwhite.co.uk/optics/lens-mounts/leica-m/voigtlander-50mm-f1-1-vm-nokton-lens.html

There is no new Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens.

What are you talking about?

All the best,
Mike

 

[Michael Markey]

There is no new Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens.

What are you talking about?

All the best,
Mike

Hi Mike

I don`t know …. just read the thread about is there or is there not (post 85) and decided to look for myself only to see Robert White describing a new improved Nockton as per attached link.

Clearly this fails to clarify the issue.

Michael

 

[MJ Buckpitt]

A suggestion for those of you that are fighting the slippery focus ring, wrap a medium size rubber band around it. This provides s different tactile feel when moving from the aperture ring and solves the "slippery" problem

 

[Erik van Straten]

the slippery focus ring

The mountains on the "mountain and valley focus ring" of many Voigtländer lenses are knurled and the valleys are smooth. I think the ring would be better if the valleys were knurled and the mountains smooth, the reverse. After all, in the valleys the fingers push most.


Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Leica M2, Nokton 50mm f/1.1 @ f/1.1, 400-2TMY printed on Adox MCC 110.

What a great portrait lens is the f/1.1.

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I have so much affection for the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.1 lens; it's a dream come true for capturing dreams coming true.

I really do agree, Mike, it is absolutely a first class lens. I'm so happy with it.


Erik.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens, Sony A7II
Yokohama, Japan - March 2019

Mike

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens, Sony A7II
Yokohama, Japan - March 2019

Mike

 

[joseph_galilee]

Voigtlander 50mm f1.1 Nokton VM lens, Sony A7II
Yokohama, Japan - March 2019

Mike

I think the bokeh of old one is better than the new f/1.2 version.
Seems between Sonnar & Noctilux f/1.
The new one bokeh's is smooth but lack of classical rendering.
Just my opinion only.
Cheers

 

[Erik van Straten]

I don't think I will change my f/1.1 for an f/1.2. The f/1.1 seems to be sharper @ f/1.1 than the f/1.2 @ f/1.2.


Erik.