rudymarsh Posted June 15, 2007 Share #1 Posted June 15, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I purchased a Voigtlander Nokton 35mm 1.2 Asph. The few shots taken seam ok. However, it would be grat to get some feed-back from you'll on the overall performnce of this lens. At this time I have lenses that work ok with the M8, 1:2 40mm Summicron, 1: 90mm Summicron, and on order a Macro-Elmarit 90mm. Needless to say I'm new to digital phtography. I just gor rid off all my Canon F1 systems. (Darkroom to follow.) Rudy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteveP Posted June 15, 2007 Share #2 Posted June 15, 2007 Newer 35 Noktons work fine with the M8. Older ones required a slight modification to focus to infinity on the M8. See Cameraquest.com for details. It's a fine lens and on the M8 is in the Noctilux zone of use. Normal perspective but extremely shallow DoF wide open. Quite a hunk of glass, though. Not part of my travel kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cme4brain Posted June 16, 2007 Share #3 Posted June 16, 2007 I purchased a Voigtlander Nokton 35mm 1.2 Asph. The few shots taken seam ok.However, it would be grat to get some feed-back from you'll on the overall performnce of this lens. At this time I have lenses that work ok with the M8, 1:2 40mm Summicron, 1: 90mm Summicron, and on order a Macro-Elmarit 90mm. Needless to say I'm new to digital phtography. I just gor rid off all my Canon F1 systems. (Darkroom to follow.) Rudy Subscribe to Sean Reid's website, http://www.reidreviews.com. He likes this lens. I may buy it myself. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted June 16, 2007 Share #4 Posted June 16, 2007 I purchased a Voigtlander Nokton 35mm 1.2 Asph. The few shots taken seam ok.However, it would be grat to get some feed-back from you'll on the overall performnce of this lens. At this time I have lenses that work ok with the M8, 1:2 40mm Summicron, 1: 90mm Summicron, and on order a Macro-Elmarit 90mm. Needless to say I'm new to digital phtography. I just gor rid off all my Canon F1 systems. (Darkroom to follow.) Rudy Hello Rudy, I too just bought a Nokton 35, though this one is a used one I found in a shop. So this one does have the problem of infinite focusing. This not to say it can't reach infinite but just push it a little more. As far as the quality is concerned; I'm still testing it. From what I've seen it has (at least this model and on my camera and especialy with my eyes) some back focus. I have noticed that with a B&H IR cut filter that some pictures seem to have problems with the corners. I still have to experiment with the different settings. An other thing is that generaly speaking the standard exposure of the M8 works pretty well for my photography, but with the Nokton 35mm it seems like all the pictures are overexposed by at least 1 1/2 stop. Here just a boring picture I made with the Nokton. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Kind regards, Etienne Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Kind regards, Etienne ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/26732-nokton-35mm-f12-asph-with-m8/?do=findComment&comment=282458'>More sharing options...
rudymarsh Posted June 16, 2007 Author Share #5 Posted June 16, 2007 Thank you'll for the feed back. Etienne, great picture of your dog. I had no chance to experiment with the Nokton lens. But from all indications, it seams to focus spot-on. Yes, it's a big hunk of a lens. But compared to my old F1 cameras and lenses, it's compact. Thank you again for your feed back. Rudy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMF Posted June 16, 2007 Share #6 Posted June 16, 2007 yes, the lens is large and some what heavy but it has a unique signature. mine is modified for use with the m8. when the light starts fading its my go-to lens. it also does a great job in mixed lighiting situations all though here is a b/w converted jpg from our local pike st. market in seattle. i think i shot this wide open as i was testing out the lens. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/26732-nokton-35mm-f12-asph-with-m8/?do=findComment&comment=282797'>More sharing options...
Maarten van Druten Posted October 2, 2008 Share #7 Posted October 2, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Today I made this photo with my M8 with Nokton 35mm F1.2 (wide open) DNG converted to JPEG, only adjusted the levels a little bit. I also like the signature of this lens, it renders the image a little bit like the old Noctilux, soft, dreamy pictures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertW Posted October 2, 2008 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2008 Its a terrific lens. I enjoy it as well. Extremely easy to focus, great bokeh, low contrast lens and razor sharp at f/1.2. Hand coding the lens with a sharpie works reasonably well, although I do find pictures tend to come out a bit on the reddish side, but easily fixable in pp. The only drawback is that it is a bit bulky:rolleyes: , if you're trying to keep your travel kit small. Best Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted October 3, 2008 Share #9 Posted October 3, 2008 This lens is the best value in my camera bag by far; I had money saved and stashed for a Leica Summilux and I decided instead on the Nokton; bought a whole lot more stuff! I think it has a gorgeous signature. Because of its bulk, I have to spend less time in the gym...... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/26732-nokton-35mm-f12-asph-with-m8/?do=findComment&comment=673933'>More sharing options...
jeffwros Posted October 3, 2008 Share #10 Posted October 3, 2008 I believe this was a 1.2 but might have been 1.4. Never did code mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwchisholm Posted October 3, 2008 Share #11 Posted October 3, 2008 I love the 35 nokton! It seems to lack a bit in contrast (easily fixed in LR). I use it and my Canon 50 1.2 all the time! -_Rob Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/26732-nokton-35mm-f12-asph-with-m8/?do=findComment&comment=674026'>More sharing options...
Michael Tyler Posted October 3, 2008 Share #12 Posted October 3, 2008 I adore this lens. The signature is its own, and the bokeh is gorgeous. I work in fast-moving situations with it and have a very high success rate in nailing focus at 2.0 (my default stop, day and evening). At 1.2 it's still very easy to nail focus, much more so than other lenses. I do believe this is the poor-man's Noctilux. Yes, the signature of the lens is different, but the usability is quite similar to what the Noctilux is on film. What low-light prowess it loses with the slower 1.2 rating it makes up for by the wider focal length. I will never understand complaints about the size of this lens (or the Nocti for that matter). They are no bigger than the smallest of SLR lenses. You want an arm workout, go lug a 70-200 zoom lens around for eight hours. Or a 300mm 2.8. Any rangefinder lens is featherweight class. When I need to go really small form-factor, though, I opt for the VC 40mm Nokton. It's inexpensive enough for us all to own as a backup, and image quality is 9/10th's as good as the 35 1.2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 4, 2008 Share #13 Posted October 4, 2008 Hello Rudy, I too just bought a Nokton 35, though this one is a used one I found in a shop. So this one does have the problem of infinite focusing. This not to say it can't reach infinite but just push it a little more. Etienne I recommend against that. Pushing the lens to that position is wearing away a tab in the M8's body. I suggest swapping the collar to the newer version. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne_werner Posted October 4, 2008 Share #14 Posted October 4, 2008 I recommend against that. Pushing the lens to that position is wearing away a tab in the M8's body. I suggest swapping the collar to the newer version. Cheers, Sean Hi Sean, Funny seeing your message to an old message of mine. I found someone in the Netherlands that was able to modify this lens so that it no longer was touching inside the M8. It was done in just a few minutes and costs nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikFive Posted October 4, 2008 Share #15 Posted October 4, 2008 I love the look of the 35 1.2. If I only could have one lens in M-mount it would probably be the one. Best bang for the buck IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinb Posted October 4, 2008 Share #16 Posted October 4, 2008 Amazing lens. Have used it on both film with a ZI and on the M8. I think I prefer it on the M8 because I prefer a slightly longer lens than 35mm. I've had a hard time to nail focus with the M8 though and tried some focus adjustments and I think it focuses well now. Hard to say if it does that at all distances and apertures.. The problem was with my M8 and not the lens, because I had no problem using it wide open with film. The ZI finder is so much better than the M8 so that might also be part of the reason. A magnifier might be worth getting for this lens.. Anyone tried the 1.4x magnifier yet? might be too much magnification for a 35mm lens on the M8... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted October 4, 2008 Share #17 Posted October 4, 2008 1.25x magnifier is great with this lens and the M8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted October 4, 2008 Share #18 Posted October 4, 2008 Hi Sean, Funny seeing your message to an old message of mine. I found someone in the Netherlands that was able to modify this lens so that it no longer was touching inside the M8. It was done in just a few minutes and costs nothing. Hi Etienne, Time can get lost when an old thread comes back to life. I'm glad you're sorted out. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC727 Posted October 7, 2008 Share #19 Posted October 7, 2008 I love this lens and mine is a silver version Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/26732-nokton-35mm-f12-asph-with-m8/?do=findComment&comment=677815'>More sharing options...
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