Voigtlander 40mm S.C. vs MC

[back alley]

i've come to the conclusion that this forum is too expensive to visit any longer...😉

joe

 

[wrenhunter]

sockeeyed, that pier shot is superb!

Gosh, I just get happy with what I have, and you guys have me GASing for an M-mount! 😉

 

[furcafe]

I have the multicoated version, here are sample shots:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furcafe/tags/cosinavoigtlander4014nokton/

On the web @ least, I haven't seen much of a difference, if any, between the MC & SC shots.

Hi all, I'm new to the forum.

I'm planning to pick up a R3A as soon as Uncle Sam sends me my tax refund, and I plan to get a CV 40mm with it. As I shoot mostly B&W I am inclined to go with the single coated version. After reviewing the previous posts, I've found some regarding the S.C. version, but not much in the way of comparisons. I also haven't been able to find many photo examples from the MC version...can anyone help me out with this? I'd be interested in any images you could provide, or if there's anyone out there who has used both, I'd be glad to hear from you!

Thanks a zillion!

 

[taffer]

i've come to the conclusion that this forum is too expensive to visit any longer...😉

joe

Did you ever wonder why I stopped coming here so often ? 😉

 

[Goodyear]

i've come to the conclusion that this forum is too expensive to visit any longer...😉

joe

Tell me about it.

I've just bought another M, so I'm totally skint for years to come.

I have no money, and no 40 framelines, and here I am torturing myself with thoughts of an SC Nokton.

I really should stop coming here.

 

[back alley]

Did you ever wonder why I stopped coming here so often ? 😉

i do think about such things...more often than some might imagine...

 

[back alley]

Tell me about it.

I've just bought another M, so I'm totally skint for years to come.

I have no money, and no 40 framelines, and here I am torturing myself with thoughts of an SC Nokton.

I really should stop coming here.

i have that damn cl now, complete with 40mm framelines.

makes me wonder if i really need both 50/1.2 and 50/1.5 lenses.
and then there is the incoming 50/2.8 elmar...

maybe the m3 could live with a 90/135 only, as my 'long' camera...

 

[taffer]

i do think about such things...more often than some might imagine...

and that's exactly why we love you joe 😉

The SC Nokton was on my list for many many months... Sockeyed pictures just nailed it there for a couple years more...

But then, my list is starting to look like a 'I want it all' Xmas wish list, and we all know that doesn't lead to anything good...

That 50/1.5 of yours though... hmm...

Oscar

 

[back alley]

maybe if i sell the canon p with canon 50/1.5 as a package i could get the cv 40...

so many possibilities...

 

[enochRoot]

don't discount the original summicron-c too joe! i missed mine so much i bought another about 2-3 weeks after selling :bang:

 

[back alley]

i had the minolta version with the cle and remember it being a very good lens.
but i like the idea of new and faster too.

just thoughts...

 

[enochRoot]

oh...i hear ya. i can't say i'm not also very tempted 😀

 

[back alley]

this could all be easily resolved by winning the lottery!

😉

 

[sockeyed]

Just to help y'all dispense with a bit more money: the image on film of the 40mm Nokton is really not much different than the inside of the 35mm framelines in an M or Hexar - I checked. A little bit of gentle filing on one lug is all that it takes to have it automatically pop up the 35mm framelines (instead of the 50mm).

 

[Andrew Touchon]

i had the minolta version with the cle and remember it being a very good lens.
but i like the idea of new and faster too.

just thoughts...

Last week I was goofing around testing Kodak HD 200 in my CL with 40mm Nokton Classic (multi-coated) Thought a photo would be helpful. 😀

 

[enochRoot]

Just to help y'all dispense with a bit more money: the image on film of the 40mm Nokton is really not much different than the inside of the 35mm framelines in an M or Hexar - I checked. A little bit of gentle filing on one lug is all that it takes to have it automatically pop up the 35mm framelines (instead of the 50mm).

i actually have been using my summicron that way. why they don't make framelines that show 100% is beyond me, but in this case i benefit...so i'm happy!

 

[back alley]

i need to walk away from this thread.

i'm starting to obsess about getting one of these lenses.

of course, it could be the pain killers...😉

joe

 

[Andrew Touchon]

i need to walk away from this thread.

i'm starting to obsess about getting one of these lenses.

of course, it could be the pain killers...😉

joe

When you get your 40 Nokton please be sure to share some photos with us. 😀

 

[back alley]

have you no pity?

🙂

 

[Andrew Touchon]

have you no pity?

🙂

No! This is payback for your giving me a massive GAS attack when you told us how great the 25mm ZM lens was. 😉