X-mount Noktor 23mm 1.7 Manual focus lens

[Dennis.Carlson]

Sorry if this is a repost, I didn't see anything about this lens prior to posting. Seems like more companies are making X mount manual lenses. Although the optics don't look like there going to give you extra sharp, detailed filled files there is still 12 aperture blades, a solidly built lens*, and a 35mm point of view. With focus peaking that is coming soon, this could be a interesting choice. The softer, less contrasty photos could be interesting for people who are into that look of photos. Check it out.


http://www.fujix-forum.com/index.php/topic/9824-noktor-23mm-f17-for-fuji-x-just-received-today/


What do you think? Lens looks great on the XE1.


*From what I've read, I have not personally handled the lens in my hand.

 

[jsrockit]

I've thought about it, but there just isn't enough info about it out there.

 

[FA Limited]

i first thought i had read "Nokton" and thought that CV was making X-mount lenses
that would definitely be a treat!

 

[back alley]

the 27 is coming soon...don't need the 23!

 

[honozooloo]

I hadn't really considered the 23mm noktor until the focus peaking firmware announcement a few weeks ago...now I'm just hanging in there to see how peaking is implemented on the X-series. If it works for me I'm definitely going to snag the 23mm, as 35mm is my preferred focal length.

A few months ago I went on a "google binge" and I got obsessive about finding info/reviews/images from this lens and an X-camera. The few samples I found online looked interesting...the bokeh seems reminiscent of the Nokton 1.4 or other "classic" lenses which exhibit a bit of astigmatism (swirl) and I love the personality/signature of the few images I've seen from the lens. Fuji's glass is great but a little too "perfect" for my taste.