DMG
waiting for friday
what are your thoughts, if you have it do you like it, if not why did you get rid of it?
VC 50 nokton
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Gid
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Its a great lens. See Sean Reid's review of this lens on www.luminous-landscape.com. I've been running tests of this lens against the 50 'cron (latest), the 50 hexanon and the tri-elmar at 50. There really isn't much to choose between them. The three 50s are better (IMHO) than the 50 on the tri-elmar, but you might expect that. I will be selling my Nokton and 'cron, because I don't "need" a bag full of 50s, I prefer the size of the hexanon and need some different focal lengths. It has been a difficult choice for me, especially as the Nokton is almost a stop faster than the other two. Damn :bang: I might be talking myself into keeping the Nokton 😕 This lens will not disappoint.
Attached image is the Nokton at 1.5 shot using the RD-1 as part of my testing.
Attached image is the Nokton at 1.5 shot using the RD-1 as part of my testing.
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waileong
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It's an ok lens and uses standard 52 mm filters. But large filter size compared to my Summicron, which is why I sold it. Build quality ok for the price, but the Cron is so much better.
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ray_g
Guest
I had one a long time ago. Excellent optics. Build quality not so - the black paint soon started flaking, and the front developed a slight wobble. I understand the paint on the silver version is better, but I wanted a black lens. Also a bit too big for my taste.
Sparrow
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It's an ok lens
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Flyfisher Tom
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Excellent optics, good build quality.
Only downside is the size. It is not as large as people think, but is will never be mistaken for petite 😉
Only downside is the size. It is not as large as people think, but is will never be mistaken for petite 😉
Sparrow
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Flyfisher Tom said:
that's true
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merciful
Guest
I appreciate a man who remains focused on the beer.
Sparrow said:It's an ok lens
popstar
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I enjoy mine very much. I have found my silver version to be built very well, though some would say it doesn't 'feel' as solid as 'cron or such. However, I find it acceptable for my purposes. It is probably the favorite lens in my camera bag.
roundg
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I bought the lens mainly for its bulky size..............sounds crazy, but I use it to fit my big M5 body.
