Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton Images Thread

[Erik van Straten]

I have a CV 50/1.1, Erik. The 50/1.0 is a better lens, I feel. Do you agree?

It seems to be sharper, but I haven't seen images on film with the lens. I would like to make comparative test shots on film with the camera on a tripod! But I have only the f1.1 lens. I think the f1.1 lens is more painterly and has a more classic look than the f1.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton​

Photographer: Yokosuka Mike
Sony A7III camera
Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton Aspherical VM lens
January 2024 - Yokohama, Japan​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton​

Photographer: Yokosuka Mike
Sony A7III camera
Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton Aspherical VM lens
January 2024 - Yokohama, Japan​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton​

Photographer: Yokosuka Mike
Sony A7III camera
Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton Aspherical VM lens
January 2024 - Yokohama, Japan​

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton​

Photographer: Yokosuka Mike
Sony A7III camera
Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton Aspherical VM lens
January 2024 - Yokohama, Japan​

 

[raid]

Does the Sony A7III with the CV 50/1 provide AF? Sorry, but I don't know much about the Sony cameras.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Does the Sony A7III with the CV 50/1 provide AF? Sorry, but I don't know much about the Sony cameras.

Hello, Raid, I assume you're asking me this question and the answer is "No" it does not provide autofocus for the Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton Aspherical VM lens.

The Sony A7III camera does have some Manual Focus assist features just like all the other modern mirrorless cameras but for the people pictures I've posted in this thread I used the distance scale on the lens; I pre-focus the lens to the distance that I want for the picture. It takes a little practice to get it right but it's easy once one gets the hang of it.

BTW, if you're interested I use the "Voigtländer VM-E Close Focus Adapter II" to mount the 50mm f1 Nokton on my Sony A7III.

All the best,
Mike

 

[raid]

Thanks, Mike.
I have been using eyesight for focusing wide open the 50/1. Not bad actually. I was once tempted to get a Leica VF but people said it takes too much away from the battery.
What does the close focus adapter let you do with the lens? Focus closer?

I checked:

VM-E Close Focus Adapter Type II for VM-Mount Lens to Sony E Camera​

• For Voigtlander VM lenses and all M mount lenses
• Extends the shortest shooting range with an extra helicoid to extension of 4.3mm
• Knurling of diamond pattern ensures excellent handling
• Silky operation feeling with high-precision helicoid and high-quality lubricant
• Infinity lock mechanism prevents inadvertent out-of-focus mistakes

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

I have been using eyesight for focusing wide open the 50/1. Not bad actually.

Raid, most of my people pictures were shot at f2. Shooting street at f1 is a bit tricky (in my opinion). The focal plain (if that's the correct term) is so razor thin one would be lucky to get any pictures in focus.

When I shoot wide open at f1 my subject is not moving and I'm not moving too! In fact I have a camera function button set to magnify the image for a couple of seconds to help me get the focus right.

All the best,
Mike

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Raid, these were shot at f1. The first one I focused on the sign and waited for the woman to be under the sign before I released the shutter. The second one I focused on the front of the chairs.

Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton​

Photographer: Yokosuka Mike
Sony A7III camera
Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton Aspherical VM lens
January 2024 - Yokohama, Japan​

 

[raid]

I try shooting at aperture 1. It is hit and miss.

 

[raid]

I also prefocus on something static.

 

[Slumgullion]

It seems to be sharper, but I haven't seen images on film with the lens. I would like to make comparative test shots on film with the camera on a tripod! But I have only the f1.1 lens. I think the f1.1 lens is more painterly and has a more classic look than the f1.

Hi. OP here. All of my photos in this thread are shot with the f/1 Nokton on film.

 

[Slumgullion]

Eben by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M7, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Eastman-5222, Xtol 1:1

Eben by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M7, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

 

[Slumgullion]

Tex by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M7, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400 @ 800, Xtol 1:1

Tex by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M7, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400 @ 800, Xtol 1:1

 

[Slumgullion]

Oregon Symphony by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

Barrels by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

 

[Slumgullion]

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

Selfie by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

 

[Slumgullion]

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

Patti & Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

Patti & Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Fomapan 400, Xtol 1:1

 

[Slumgullion]

JHF03435 by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Kodak T-Max P3200 @ 800, Xtol 1:1

Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Voigtlander 50mm f/1 Nokton VM, Kodak T-Max P3200 @ 800, Xtol 1:1

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton
He'll make it up to Heaven, one escalator at a time​

Photographer: Yokosuka Mike
Sony A7III camera
Voigtländer 50mm f1 Nokton Aspherical VM lens
January 2024 - Yokohama, Japan​