Voigtlander 35/1.4 SC vs. MC Lens

Bob Jackson · 14.10.2009, 01:34

Does anyone have an opinion on whether the Single Coat or the Multicoat Voigtlander Nokton 35/1.4 lens is better for the M8 than the other? I don't know which one to get.

mzcloud · 14.10.2009, 04:33

I have one of these, can't really even tell if I have the SC or the Multi coated. Sean reviewed the lens and I don't think the differences are that significant

sean_reid · 14.10.2009, 09:52

The single coated lens will be less resistant to flare and, for that reason, lower contrast. Some people prefer it for that reason. But unless one is looking specifically for that "older lens - lower contrast" look then he or she may prefer the MC version. This SC vs. MC difference applies generally to most lenses. A larger issue with that 35/1.4 is focus shift.

Cheers,

Bob Jackson · 14.10.2009, 13:41

Thanks Sean and Mzcloud.

EdLam · 14.10.2009, 20:38

not sure if this helps, but when i bought my multi coat from B&H last month, they told me that the single coat was considered gray market, and they didn't carry it anymore.

jsrockit · 13.01.2010, 18:39

Grey market seems to be deceiving here...

B&H Photo Video - Grey Market

14.10.2009, 01:34	#1 (permalink)
Bob Jackson Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 13.02.2009 Location: Valparaiso, IN, USA Posts: 436	Voigtlander Nokton 35/1.4 SC vs. MC Lens Does anyone have an opinion on whether the Single Coat or the Multicoat Voigtlander Nokton 35/1.4 lens is better for the M8 than the other? I don't know which one to get. Last edited by Bob Jackson; 14.10.2009 at 01:48. Reason: forgot word

14.10.2009, 04:33	#2 (permalink)
mzcloud Benutzer Join Date: 15.09.2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 65	Re: Voigtlander 35/1.4 SC vs. MC Lens I have one of these, can't really even tell if I have the SC or the Multi coated. Sean reviewed the lens and I don't think the differences are that significant

14.10.2009, 09:52	#3 (permalink)
sean_reid Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 17.11.2004 Posts: 6,389	Re: Voigtlander 35/1.4 SC vs. MC Lens The single coated lens will be less resistant to flare and, for that reason, lower contrast. Some people prefer it for that reason. But unless one is looking specifically for that "older lens - lower contrast" look then he or she may prefer the MC version. This SC vs. MC difference applies generally to most lenses. A larger issue with that 35/1.4 is focus shift. Cheers, __________________ Sean Reid http://www.reidreviews.com

14.10.2009, 13:41	#4 (permalink)
Bob Jackson Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 13.02.2009 Location: Valparaiso, IN, USA Posts: 436	Re: Voigtlander 35/1.4 SC vs. MC Lens Thanks Sean and Mzcloud. Last edited by Bob Jackson; 14.10.2009 at 13:42. Reason: miss

14.10.2009, 20:38	#5 (permalink)
EdLam Neuer Benutzer Join Date: 16.09.2009 Posts: 8	Re: Voigtlander 35/1.4 SC vs. MC Lens not sure if this helps, but when i bought my multi coat from B&H last month, they told me that the single coat was considered gray market, and they didn't carry it anymore.

13.01.2010, 18:39	#6 (permalink)
jsrockit Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 14.05.2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,247	Re: Voigtlander 35/1.4 SC vs. MC Lens Grey market seems to be deceiving here... B&H Photo Video - Grey Market __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/29299464@N00/

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