The Voigtlander Nokton 40/1.4

Nice discussion, thanks for posting. This lens has long tempted me, but I've got the Rokkor 40/2 which is a gem in its own right. I like your blog. Welcome to RFF!
 
What you said about the 40 fitting in between 35 and 50 struck a nerve with me. I have the CV 40 and confess that it has saved me a considerable amount of money. When I want a 50mm lens, my mind always come back to the 40. I have succumbed to some FSU 50s but they're so cheap, who cares? Now that 35 f1.2 I bought a few months ago is a different story.
 
prosophos said:
I recently posted a (very brief) discussion with accompanying images taken with the Nokton 40/1.4.

No, this is not a review, but I thought it may be useful to some.

You can find the write-up here:
http://prosophos.com/2011/07/25/the-voigtlander-nokton-40mm-f1-4/

Thanks,

Peter.
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Thanks for sharing, Peter. Very well written and you've managed to capture objective as well as subjective aspects of this lens in an engaging way. Oh and nice photos :) I particulary like the photo of the two children.

Mark
 
Nicely said!

I'd add -when compared to fast 35's- being its focal length a bit longer, it's capable of great selective focus without having the sometimes too narrow 50s' angle of view.

Cheers,

Juan
 
Thanks for sharing peter, looks like a fantastic little lens.

on your m2 do you just tape off the framelines or use the 35mm lines to compose with a mental adjustment?
 
kosta_g said:
Thanks for sharing peter, looks like a fantastic little lens.

on your m2 do you just tape off the framelines or use the 35mm lines to compose with a mental adjustment?
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Thanks Kosta,

I use the 50mm frame lines that are automatically mechanically triggered. In that way, I have extra cropping room, if need be.

Peter.
 
About the contrast of this lens, I am thinking of getting it, but is the contrast a bit old fashioned? i.e low to medium contrast? Because I don't want to have a modern type lens with a lot of contrast (B&W work), I wonder if I could use this instead of say Summarit or Collapsible cron because it's so small! Although I love the softness of the Summarit...
 
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Moriturii said:
About the contrast of this lens, I am thinking of getting it, but is the contrast a bit old fashioned? i.e low to medium contrast? Because I don't want to have a modern type lens with a lot of contrast (B&W work), I wonder if I could use this instead of say Summarit or Collapsible cron because it's so small! Although I love the softness of the Summarit...
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There are two versions: Single coated and Multi coated. Look for the S.C. as it has lower contrast.
 
I just bought one of these lenses. I wasn't planning on it, but I was offered a nice SC version at a good price. I couldn't resist...

I can't wait to get it in the mail and start to use it.
 
(Forgot to mention these were shot at f/2)



Rokkor 40/2
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Nokton 35/1.4
 
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Wes. said:
I just bought one of these lenses. I wasn't planning on it, but I was offered a nice SC version at a good price. I couldn't resist...

I can't wait to get it in the mail and start to use it.
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Received the lens yesterday. I'm very pleased with the build quality. It's very compact, yet very dense. I can't wait to use it.
 
ItsReallyDarren said:
Rokkor 40/2
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Nokton 35/1.4
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I think it's a toss-up. The Nokton produces an image that is just a shade warmer, and it may be a tad sharper. The Rokkor more than holds its own. I don't think this shot shows off the micro-contrast of the Rokkor, which may be its strong suit. If you don't need 1.4, choose based on price and sample condition.
 
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