The Voigtlander Nokton 40/1.4

[prosophos]

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.

 

[drinkingeye]

peter,
interesting view of this little gem of lens. and the photographs are really
nice. thanks for posting. cheers

 

[Bingley]

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!

 

[Thardy]

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.

 

[jenhao]

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.

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

 

[Juan Valdenebro]

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

 

[Dr Gaspar]

Well said, Peter. I carry my nokton 40 everywhere!

 

[prosophos]

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys - I'm really glad you found it useful.

Peter.

 

[prosophos]

More images, since the last post:

http://prosophos.com/category/voigtlander-nokton-40mm-f1-4/

I really love this little lens on my M2.

Peter.
www.prosophos.com

 

[prosophos]

Fyi - the link to see photos at the end of that blog post is dead.

Thank you so much... don't know why it wasn't working, but it's corrected now.

Peter.

 

[kosta_g]

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?

 

[prosophos]

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?

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.

 

[Moriturii]

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...

 

[andredossantos]

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...

There are two versions: Single coated and Multi coated. Look for the S.C. as it has lower contrast.

 

[prosophos]

There are two versions: Single coated and Multi coated. Look for the S.C. as it has lower contrast.

Correct.

Peter.

 

[LeicaFan]

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.

 

[Moriturii]

Anyone have any visual guide as to how much difference the 40mm is in comparison to 50mm and 35mm?

 

[ItsReallyDarren]

(Forgot to mention these were shot at f/2)



Rokkor 40/2

Nokton 35/1.4

 

[LeicaFan]

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.

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.

 

[Bingley]

Rokkor 40/2

Nokton 35/1.4

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.