Voigtlander Nokton 35 Aperture ring problem

[zuikologist]

I have both, no real difference I can see. Processing or PP will have a much bigger effect than single or multi-coating.

They had no other SC in stock, but had MC... That's a bit why I gave them another chance to repair it...
In fact, I really don't know where it went... They didn't tell me... It took a month to come back in my hands, so I assumed it must have crossed an ocean or something and told myself it went to Japan...
If it ever comes back not working, is the MC very different in rendering to the SC? I mean, I could change it for another copy, but MC...

 

[Sylvester]

Is there at least less flare with the MC?

 

[Lflex]

Is there at least less flare with the MC?

Theoretically, yes. But the SC does not have much flare IMO. The look of the MC will be slightly more contrasty - or modern.

 

[Franz Elmar]

The lenshade probably prevents more flare than the difference in coatings, which is negligible at best. The benefits of single coating is perhaps a bit more detail in the shadows but it would be subtle and not anything you could distinguish without careful side-by-side comparison, not real photography.

Sorry you have had so much trouble, my copy of the same lens was flawless and I think it is better constructed than the expensive pre-ASPH Summilux that it replaced. Of course a new Leica Lux ASPH in Chrome-Brass will be best ;-p

Unless you can afford to buy new or very mint Leica lenses, I much prefer a clean, new VC lens over a worn-out bargain Leica lens. I've had several Leica lenses that were pretty much worn out - the metal was actually worn down - but they still were $1200 to $2200 and I took a loss reselling them with more honest descriptions. I guess that speaks well of how much they were used but whenever you build a lens from Aluminum in a wear spot, it will eventually wear down. The VC lenses may actually be more serviceable since there will be new replacement parts. Or they are so inexpensive that you can afford to sell and replace them every few years.

 

[Sylvester]

The lenshade probably prevents more flare than the difference in coatings, which is negligible at best. The benefits of single coating is perhaps a bit more detail in the shadows but it would be subtle and not anything you could distinguish without careful side-by-side comparison, not real photography.

Sorry you have had so much trouble, my copy of the same lens was flawless and I think it is better constructed than the expensive pre-ASPH Summilux that it replaced. Of course a new Leica Lux ASPH in Chrome-Brass will be best ;-p

Unless you can afford to buy new or very mint Leica lenses, I much prefer a clean, new VC lens over a worn-out bargain Leica lens. I've had several Leica lenses that were pretty much worn out - the metal was actually worn down - but they still were $1200 to $2200 and I took a loss reselling them with more honest descriptions. I guess that speaks well of how much they were used but whenever you build a lens from Aluminum in a wear spot, it will eventually wear down. The VC lenses may actually be more serviceable since there will be new replacement parts. Or they are so inexpensive that you can afford to sell and replace them every few years.

Thanks for your input. I'd like too an ASPH leica but can't afford one.
I would not sell a broken lens to someone without feeling bad...
As I said, I will ask for a replacement if it doesn't come back in good condition... Now I know I could take a MC instead without much difference.

 

[Sylvester]

Okay, got the lens back from the store today.
It seems it always been to a local repairer I don't know of.
They told me he changed both rings (aperture and focus?) on it.
He also relubed it or something.
Perfect repair.
It is now much more smoother to use. Both for focusing and changing aperture. Must be that lubricant thing.
It smells a bit funny too. I put that on the lube.
I hope the smell will go away, but it's quite rare that I sniff my lenses anyway.
I'm happy that it came back better than it was.
A bit of a long process, but at least it cost nothing...
I had the time to forget my M6 could fit in my jacket pocket.
I'm now a happy photographer.

 

[phigment]

I have the same problem with my lens Nokton 40/1.4, but unfortunately it was due to me dropping it.

Anyways, in case anybody is interested, I finally took it apart myself and I found the cause of the problem. There is a thin C-shaped brass shim that sits in a goove of the interior barrel. This holds the aperture ring from sliding along the lens barrel.

I guess when I dropped it, this ring got jarred loose, bent and is now out of place. I tried re-seating it and that solved the problem, but because the shim is bent it came undone again. I will have to try and bend it back in to a better fit.

Hope somebody finds this useful.