thinking about the cv 50/1.5

[tuanvinh2000]

i have an rd1s and tried a lux 50 pre-asph. i dont like the size of fast lenses in general and speed doesn't matter if you shoot digital (esp only 1 stop). i ends up with a 50 cron but a 50 planar would be just as good (couldn't find one locally). i think the nokton 40 shares a very similar look from online samples. Perhaps some software editing would bring out the certain look you like 🙂

 

[joeswe]

I would say buy one try it out, if you don't like it you will probably be able to sell it without a loss. My 2 cents: I owned the Nokton 50 alongside the Summilux v.2 for a while an decided to sell the Nokton in favor of the Lux. The main reason was I didn't come to terms with its ergonomics. While I liked the relatively short focus throw (nice in situations where you have to focus quickly) of the Nokton, I didn't like its size (finder blockage, even more pronounced with the hood) and the aperture ring which IMO is not well designed, as it is too close to the focus ring and moves at the slightest touch. More than once, I accidentally moved the aperture ring while focusing, only to notice it after I had taken the shot. Very annoying and the main reason I sold the lens. But of course this is highly subjective.

 

[furcafe]

This closely tracks my experience. Optically, I think the CV 50/1.5 Nokton is a great performer, which makes it probably the best bargain lens out there when it comes to LTM or M-mount fast 50s. I could actually live w/its relatively large size (partily because it's actually quite light in weight), but the loose aperture ring was a bit of a pain. FYI, the Nikon RF (S mount) version seems to be better made & has a tighter aperture ring, which is why I have that version now.

I would say buy one try it out, if you don't like it you will probably be able to sell it without a loss. My 2 cents: I owned the Nokton 50 alongside the Summilux v.2 for a while an decided to sell the Nokton in favor of the Lux. The main reason was I didn't come to terms with its ergonomics. While I liked the relatively short focus throw (nice in situations where you have to focus quickly) of the Nokton, I didn't like its size (finder blockage, even more pronounced with the hood) and the aperture ring which IMO is not well designed, as it is too close to the focus ring and moves at the slightest touch. More than once, I accidentally moved the aperture ring while focusing, only to notice it after I had taken the shot. Very annoying and the main reason I sold the lens. But of course this is highly subjective.

 

[roundg]

I would say buy one try it out, if you don't like it you will probably be able to sell it without a loss. My 2 cents: I owned the Nokton 50 alongside the Summilux v.2 for a while an decided to sell the Nokton in favor of the Lux. The main reason was I didn't come to terms with its ergonomics. While I liked the relatively short focus throw (nice in situations where you have to focus quickly) of the Nokton, I didn't like its size (finder blockage, even more pronounced with the hood) and the aperture ring which IMO is not well designed, as it is too close to the focus ring and moves at the slightest touch. More than once, I accidentally moved the aperture ring while focusing, only to notice it after I had taken the shot. Very annoying and the main reason I sold the lens. But of course this is highly subjective.

Exact same track. I sold my Nokton and keep my Summilux 2. Of coz, 3years ago, Summilux V2 is still very affordable.