K I Posted March 5, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 5, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I need a good fast lens for M8.2 under 1K new. ( f/1.4 or f/1 ). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. KI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jark89 Posted March 6, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 6, 2010 Voigtlander 35 f/1.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 6, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 6, 2010 It depends what you mean by "best". Sharpest, most appealing bokeh, least vignetting, smallest, least chromatic aberration, most 'classic' looking photos, least focus shift? For example, the 35/1.4 Voigtlander is sharp wide open but has a reputation for focus shift. The Canon 50/1.2 has no focus shift but isn't as sharp. The Leitz Summarit 50/1.5 produces a classic look. Since you're looking for sub-$1,000, my suggestion would be the Voigtlander 35/1.2 Nokton, which has a lovely look of its own with appealing bokeh imho, no focus shift problems, is very sharp wide open and stopped down, but is large compared to, say, a Leica 35/2 Summicron. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted March 6, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 6, 2010 Yeah, if you don't mind the size, it's very tough to beat the nokton 35/1.2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrantgreen Posted March 6, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 6, 2010 i'm using the voigtländer 35mm 1,4 single coated. i really like it. take a look at my photos. they're all done with the cv 35/1,4 sc. bosnia once more - a set on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_hutton Posted March 6, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 6, 2010 40mm Summicron if you can find one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashrafazlan Posted March 6, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 6, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) 40mm Summicron if you can find one. op wants something faster than f/2 though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 6, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 6, 2010 i'm using the voigtländer 35mm 1,4 single coated. i really like it.take a look at my photos. they're all done with the cv 35/1,4 sc. bosnia once more - a set on Flickr Matthias, You have some truly beautiful shots there:) but a couple show up the 35/1.4 Nokton's problems with flare. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted March 6, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 6, 2010 f1 for less than $1000? They'd be a stampede. Can't comment about non-Leica and the only Leica option would be a secondhand pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrantgreen Posted March 6, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 6, 2010 Matthias, You have some truly beautiful shots there:) but a couple show up the 35/1.4 Nokton's problems with flare. Pete. cheers pete, i appreciate getting kinda feedback. I know, yeah, but I'm fine with that. for me my leica and the lens are simply an instrument to express me. mostly i bought it because of it's size and it's simplicity. i don't care pretty much about technique or super-sharp, flareless images. that's why i don't see why i should buy a summilux asph. 35mm for almost 10 times more of the cv's price. and also don't see why i should pay 1000 bugs for a summilux 35mm pre-asph, if it's pretty much the same as the cv and the only significant difference is the name on it. i don't get that at all. if i can get a good zeiss or a cv, why should i pay that much more for a leica lens? for sure it makes perfect sharp flareless images. but i don't need that. and i don't want that. i like mistakes. that's how life is. it isn't perfect. and that's what i want to show in my photos. so i think also the camera and the lens is part of a photo and that's why it isn't neccessary to have a perfect lens. to me it isn't. for me it's simply a lens. and a lens should do it's job. and i don't mean it offensive to you guys who can afford buying a 3300€ lens. i cannot. and that's why i think like that. but i got your point dude! and i know what you're talkin about... cheers, mat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K I Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks to all for your suggestions, truly appreciated. Sounds like i am hearing some pretty good things about the Voigt 35 1.2. Looked around briefly and it seems like everyone is sold out online B&H and Adorama so far... Will do some looking around later on. Size does not matter to me as this will probably not be my everyday lens, i like Pete's suggestion for the 35mm 1.2 which is primarily what i am looking for, also heard about the flare problems on the Voigt 35 1.4 which is also a nice lens at least judging from Matthias's images. I have also read reviews on the Voigt 50mm Nokton 1.1 another fine lens also priced well but don't need that range as i already own the Summarit 50mm 2.5 which i love very much but not fast enough in Leica language i suppose, 35-40mm would be a perfect range. Does anyone have links to photos shot with the Voigt 35mm 1.2 ? Once again thanks to all for your suggestions. KI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bencius Posted March 6, 2010 Share #12 Posted March 6, 2010 Thanks to all for your suggestions, truly appreciated. Sounds like i am hearing some pretty good things about the Voigt 35 1.2. Looked around briefly and it seems like everyone is sold out online B&H and Adorama so far... Will do some looking around later on. Size does not matter to me as this will probably not be my everyday lens, i like Pete's suggestion for the 35mm 1.2 which is primarily what i am looking for, also heard about the flare problems on the Voigt 35 1.4 which is also a nice lens at least judging from Matthias's images. I have also read reviews on the Voigt 50mm Nokton 1.1 another fine lens also priced well but don't need that range as i already own the Summarit 50mm 2.5 which i love very much but not fast enough in Leica language i suppose, 35-40mm would be a perfect range. Does anyone have links to photos shot with the Voigt 35mm 1.2 ? Once again thanks to all for your suggestions. KI Maybe you can find the nokton available at CameraQuest. Here and here there is a couple of shots taken with this nice lens. The only problem as they told you is the size, but performs in a beautiful way for a very reasonable price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ampguy Posted March 7, 2010 Share #13 Posted March 7, 2010 How about a CV 40/1.4? The one I have has no focus shift, and no distortion, works very well with the original M8's 35 framelines, which means you'd want one modded (original CV 40/1.4s brought up 50 framelines). The 1.4 bokeh under some circumstances can be a tad distracting, but often it's just fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 7, 2010 Share #14 Posted March 7, 2010 ... Does anyone have links to photos shot with the Voigt 35mm 1.2 ?... Here's some snaps from a Christmas party. M8, CV 35/1.2, ISO 640. Pete. 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! 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/114488-best-fast-lens-for-m8-under-1k-any-suggestions/?do=findComment&comment=1250145'>More sharing options...
falkk Posted March 7, 2010 Share #15 Posted March 7, 2010 Dear K I, I am using a Voightlander 35 mm f1.2 on my M8. I like it. I bought it new and online for about 750 Euro, as far as I remember. I am using it as a everyday-lens. My other ones are a WATE and a Noctilux. Yes, it is a bit bulky, but I do not mind. I also do not mind flares - as our friend here said, that's life. I think it is a solid, sharp, nice, fast lens - for everyday-use. The pictures in my collection are post-processd of course. Vignette added and colors intensified (Lightroom 3 Beta) - but that's another story. I like the lens! You can see a number of examples here: Autumn in Germany Falk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha Posted March 7, 2010 Share #16 Posted March 7, 2010 f1 for less than $1000? They'd be a stampede. Can't comment about non-Leica and the only Leica option would be a secondhand pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux. Mark, true but pre-asph 50 summiluxes tend to go for about 1300-1600 usd misha PHOTOGRAPHY BY MISHA FRIEDMAN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted March 7, 2010 Share #17 Posted March 7, 2010 There's the 40mm f/1.4 Nokton as well...which is $400 brand new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 7, 2010 Share #18 Posted March 7, 2010 CV 35/1.2 or 40/1.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrantgreen Posted March 7, 2010 Share #19 Posted March 7, 2010 i would say either 35mm 1,2 or 35mm 1,4 if size isn't important for u, take the 35mm 1,2 if you want it small and a little cheaper, take the 35mm 1,4 it would annoy me to have to cut out a peace of the bayonett to see the 35mm frame with the 40mm. bosnia once more - a set on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K I Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted March 7, 2010 Thanks to all for the suggestions, photos and links... I truly appreciate it. I think i am sold on the 35mm 1.2 judging from the images i have seen from all of you, i love the character of the 1.2 the best. I will be purchasing/pre ordering the lens today and will be posting shots on my blog soon as i have it. Once again, many thanks to all for the advice! KI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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