RickP Posted January 3, 2019 Share #1  Posted January 3, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Santa delivered a sweet little Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm 1.4 to me last week. I think it is an ideal size for the TL2/CL bodies, plus not too expensive with pretty darn good image quality as far as I am concerned. So far, I must agree with Voigtlander's statement - "This multi-coated version of the Nokton Classic 40mm f/1.4 produces vivid yet accurate colors along with high contrast and saturation, making it well-suited for general shooting applications."  Of course , on the crop sensor bodies, this yields a 60mm view - a bit longer than 'normal' but very useable. There is no vignetting that I could detect on my TL2. It seems sharp even at 1.4. I'm sure it has some issues, but nothing that bothers me so far (I have only taken a couple of dozen shots with it so far)  Rick     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! 3 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/292890-voigtlander-nokton-classic-40mm-14/?do=findComment&comment=3657933'>More sharing options...
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RickP Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share #2  Posted January 3, 2019 A test shot - the lens is sharp and colors are vivid. VM 40mm 1.4 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! 2 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/292890-voigtlander-nokton-classic-40mm-14/?do=findComment&comment=3657934'>More sharing options...
Marac Posted January 3, 2019 Share #3 Â Posted January 3, 2019 Great Lens, had one on my M8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDCT Posted January 4, 2019 Share #4  Posted January 4, 2019 I have in Tl-2 it’s one of my most used lenses. It’s a tiny bit soft and dreamy at 1.4 but really cleans up a f2. Great Bokeh at 2.0-3.5. 60 is at the far end of a normal range but I have got used to it. If you have a few pennies left over I would look at getting a Hawks factory close focus M-mount to TL adaptor. It really adds to the versatility of this wonderful lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted January 4, 2019 Share #5 Â Posted January 4, 2019 Later 61 Industars were 56mm, if I'm not mistaken. I don't really have problem with those on film and digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kengai Posted January 4, 2019 Share #6 Â Posted January 4, 2019 Can I use it on the new CL with the special M-Adapter L? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share #7  Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 5 hours ago, kengai said: Can I use it on the new CL with the special M-Adapter L? Absolutely! As pictured - Leica M-L adapter #18771 works great, with focus aids available. Edited January 4, 2019 by RickP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 4, 2019 Share #8 Â Posted January 4, 2019 How do you find bokeh with this lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share #9  Posted January 9, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 5:08 PM, lct said: How do you find bokeh with this lens? Ict, I will let you know when I get back from my trip to Thailand which is starting today..  I am at JF K airport waiting for our plane.  I should be able to post some photos in a couple of weeks. I will say that the few shots that I have taken look promising. Rick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #10  Posted January 23, 2019 The lens performed admirably … a bit soft wide open, but by f2.5 good and sharp. Bokeh is fine as far as I am concerned, I will post a few shot around f 2.0 in evening light as examples.  TL2 Voigtlander 40 f 1.4 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! 3 1 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/292890-voigtlander-nokton-classic-40mm-14/?do=findComment&comment=3670099'>More sharing options...
RickP Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #11  Posted January 23, 2019 TL2 40mm VM f 1.4 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! 3 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/292890-voigtlander-nokton-classic-40mm-14/?do=findComment&comment=3670101'>More sharing options...
RickP Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #12  Posted January 23, 2019 40mm VM 1.4 TL2 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! 3 1 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/292890-voigtlander-nokton-classic-40mm-14/?do=findComment&comment=3670103'>More sharing options...
ramarren Posted January 23, 2019 Share #13  Posted January 23, 2019 The Nokton 40 is a lovely lens! Bokeh wide open is a touch busy, goes smoother at f/2-2.8. It's light and fast and contrasty, easily available, and reasonably priced. I had one for some time, only sold it because it had become redundant in my accretion of more equipment than I needed/wanted. After I acquired the CL, I nearly bought another: the "long normal" focal length is one of my favorites for APS-C format. But the chance came up to obtain an example of my other forty-ish favorite, the Pentax-L 43mm f/1.9 Limited, and I went for that instead. It was a bit more expensive, difficult to find, and needs the LTM->M-mount adapter to be fitted, but I don't regret it... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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