kshapero
South Florida Man
This has worked well for me.
Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4 Version II Nokton Classic Leica M Mount
MC Multi Coated
MC Multi Coated
Which 35mm M lens?
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mrtoml
Mancunian
mrtoml
Mancunian
I will check these out. They look remarkably small.
caninemoshpit
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Bolo Kukus
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Get a Summicron if you can afford it, or a Summaron if you are on a budget. Either the 3.5 or the 2.8 are, in my opinion, equally good. The only difference between the two would have to be the human brain behind it.
I know someone who has a 1930s Elmar 35 and uses it well. Makes superbly good images.
The sky seems to be the limit here...
I know someone who has a 1930s Elmar 35 and uses it well. Makes superbly good images.
The sky seems to be the limit here...
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JohnWolf
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Mark, you seem pretty well equipped already. My first thought when I hear 35 is my wonderful Summarit 2.5, but you've got small covered.
I'm always a little surprised that folks feel the need for 1.4 with modern digitals, and especially Monochroms. For bokeh I understand, but for a regular walkaround small and light is the cat's meow.
I'm always a little surprised that folks feel the need for 1.4 with modern digitals, and especially Monochroms. For bokeh I understand, but for a regular walkaround small and light is the cat's meow.
skahde
V for Victory!
The Summaron 3.5/35 mm wouldn't be on my list. I own one in LTM, disassembled and cleaned it to the last bit and while it's a solid performer it lacks the microcontrast and fine detail of my collapsible 2/50 Summicron LTM or my 4/90 Tele-Elmar to mention lenses from the same era. It doesn't have that bit of extra optical quality that makes it a typical Leica-lens.
Bill Blackwell
Leica M Shooter
The CV 35mm f/1.4 Nokton II is about the same size as the pre-Asph Summilux. And, compared to the Summilux, it's probably a better performer as to sharpness at its wider apertures. The first version of this lens (which I owned for a short time) had fucus shift issues that were corrected in the 2nd version. It's likely a good option for you. How does it match up to the Distagon? – I can’t comment. …
mrtoml
Mancunian
I have been checking these Noktons out today. The MC v2 is only about £550 new. Lots of people seem to rate them highly.
Dogman
Veteran
I agree the 35/1.4 Nokton Classic is great. I like its size and sharpness. I'm sure the Zeiss 1.4 is better but we're talking a lot more money. And the Zeiss is pretty big in comparison.
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mrtoml
Mancunian
I found a 35mm Summicron in excellent condition (1st version ASPH) for a really good price today and could not resist (I have always wanted a Summicron and it was a lot cheaper than the Zeiss). It should arrive tomorrow.
I will eventually get a faster 35mm later this year now when I have accumulated more funds though I still haven't decided which one... It's nice to have so many great options.
Thanks again for everyone's input.
I will eventually get a faster 35mm later this year now when I have accumulated more funds though I still haven't decided which one... It's nice to have so many great options.
Thanks again for everyone's input.
38Deardorff
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The Nokton 35mm 1.4 is a very good lens at a modest price
(M4, 35mm Nokton SC)
(M4, 35mm Nokton SC)
mrtoml
Mancunian
The Nokton 35mm 1.4 is a very good lens at a modest price
(M4, 35mm Nokton SC)
This one is definitely on my shortlist.
chuckroast
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The first M mount lens I ever bought was a 35mm f/2 ASPH Summicron. It remains my most used M lens. Performance is absolutely first rate with great resolving power and microcontrast. I say this in the context of only shooting monochrome film. Examples of print scans of images from that lens (both shot with an M2):
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Harry the K
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That´s my go-to lens on my .72 MP. Perfect lens, congrats to you!
