kivis Posted April 27, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 27, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Can anyone tell me what is the difference between the 2 versions (MC & SC) of this lens in terms of actual use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 Hi kivis, Take a look here Voigtlander 35 mm f1.4 lens. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted April 27, 2017 Share #2 Posted April 27, 2017 I'm sure there was a comparison test when they first came out - google is your friend. Basically the SC will show lower contrast and slightly muted colours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 27, 2017 Share #3 Posted April 27, 2017 Whilst I'm happy to be proven wrong, I've always assumed that the practical difference between these variants is virtually nil and choosing one or the other is essentially a statement about what kind of photographer you like to think you are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted April 27, 2017 Whilst I'm happy to be proven wrong, I've always assumed that the practical difference between these variants is virtually nil and choosing one or the other is essentially a statement about what kind of photographer you like to think you are. After a little more research, I have to concur. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Poole Posted April 27, 2017 Share #5 Posted April 27, 2017 I googled this out of curiosity and came across this Japanese site: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/review/2004/12/03/466.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 27, 2017 Share #6 Posted April 27, 2017 I have only the SC version which has a lot of focus shift and is my most flare prone M lens, more so than my Summilux 35/1.4 pre-asph. Its rendering is close to the latter's with smooth bokeh and a bit more sharpness at f/1.4 but it has no significant glow (halos around highlights). My copy is calibrated at f/1.4 so focus shift is not a problem at full aperture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Lss- Posted May 14, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 14, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Whilst I'm happy to be proven wrong, I've always assumed that the practical difference between these variants is virtually nil and choosing one or the other is essentially a statement about what kind of photographer you like to think you are. The practical difference indeed seems rather insignificant. I bought the one that was available (S.C.) without any intention to make statements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted June 9, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 9, 2017 The marketed difference is that the single coated version is better for black and white film shooters who want less contrast and therefore more shadow detail. I have the multi-coated version and I have no desire for it to be any less contrasty. In fact, it's still fairly medium contrast compared with more modern designs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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