What F-mount Lens is Closest to Nokton 50mm 1.5?

[dave lackey]

My head is spinning trying to find a nice F-mount lens, either AF or MF, that renders an image similar to my Nokton 50mm 1.5... I have given up on one that is close to a 50 Summilux.

My 1.8 lenses do well (sorta) but the bokeh is a bit harsh.

 

[CK Dexter Haven]

Can you show me/us an image that represents how the Nokton renders?

You might like the 50/1.8 G.

 

[ferider]

I love my 50/1.8 S. Same formula as the G version, I think. But more like a Summicron.

There is the Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL-II in Nikon AIS mount, Dave.

 

[maitani]

Cosina 58mm 1.4 VC

 

[dave lackey]

Can you show me/us an image that represents how the Nokton renders?

You might like the 50/1.8 G.

Sure! Thanks!

Well, let's see if this link works:

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/uploads/monthly_06_2015/post-24217-0-14048700-1434623033.jpg

 

[dave lackey]

I love my 50/1.8 S. Same formula as the G version, I think. But more like a Summicron.

There is the Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL-II in Nikon AIS mount, Dave.

Really...I must look into that. Thanks.

 

[Stuart John]

Here are is one from my 50mm Nokton F1.5,

webDSC01122-4 by photogsjm, on Flickr

I don't think it is really like my 50mm f1.8g Nikkor.
50mm 1.8 G Nikkor
DSC_2841_NX_01 by photogsjm, on Flickr

 

[stompyq]

^ That Nokton shot is really really nice

 

[Godfrey]

I'll have to compare the Nokton 50/1.5 ASPH vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AI-S. I have both, and can compare them on the same Leica M-P sensor.
The Nikkor similarly has a very lovely rendering signature.

Stay tuned ...

G

 

[John E Earley]

How about the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm F/1.4 ZF lens for Nikon F mount

 

[Corran]

I was about to say the f/1.2 AIS but wide-open it is definitely a little nervous.

 

[LarsAC]

I heard that the Ai 50mm/f2 has a nice bokeh ?

Lars

 

[Corran]

FWIW, my fav 50mm for F-mount for smooth and beautiful bokeh and tones is the 5cm f/2 Nikkor-S w/ 9-blade aperture.

 

[Wulfthari]

Nokton 58mm f1.4 AIs.

 

[dave lackey]

Lots of good choices so far... thanks!

I have been quite pleased with the Nokton 50 1.5. Most have been personal photos of family, therefore not for publishing, so I will entertain you with a few more public images.


M6 + Nokton 50 1.5 + Acros 100:

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Pre-Ai 50/2

Pre-Ai 50/2

Hi Dave,
Here are a couple I just made in the backyard. Nikkor pre-ai (last version before Ai) 50mm f/2 on Fuji X-T1, processed in Silver Efex:

 

[dave lackey]

Stuart,

Nice photos you posted! Thanks!

For an AF lens that would fit the F6 and any FX or DX Nikon body, that 50mm 1.8 lens looks terrific especially at the price.

 

[dave lackey]

Jamie, Those are very nice!

I did not know one can focus that close!

 

[CK Dexter Haven]

Sure! Thanks!

Well, let's see if this link works:

Well, that's lovely. I always liked the Nokton. I'm a bit disappointed that i got out of rangefinders before i had a chance to own one.

I would first suggest that you get a 50/1.8 Series E. I don't know that it's a match for a Nokton, but after my Leica experiences with (in order) a 50/1.5 Sonnar, 50 DR, 50 Summilux, Zeiss Planar 50/2, 50 Summicron-modern, and then 50 Summilux-ASPH, i paid about $35 for a 50/1.8 Series E and finally got the results i had been looking for. It's a small lens, and they're cheap, so there's no reason not to have one. And, when i compared it last week to my 50/1.8G, i was shocked to find that the E was as sharp. I love the bokeh at 2.8, which is where i most often use it.

But, here are some links to the 50/1.8 G, and a couple of them show its character and induced me to buy it. The G is not small, but it is light. It looks and feels pretty good on my F100.


https://flic.kr/p/begvDp

https://flic.kr/p/djg9Tc

https://flic.kr/p/bXh1gA

 

[dave lackey]

Thanks, CK!

Those photo links confirm that I need to seriously consider that G lens!