Snap Happy Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #21  Posted March 9, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 3/4/2020 at 6:01 AM, a.noctilux said: Jankap, thanks I assume since decade 😇 .  My ex Nokton 1.1/50 may have same "fussy details" as the OP uses EVF ( which in my M240 the EVF focussing is very "poor" with wider open lens, f/1.4 or less, lack of resolutions in EVF, I think ). I don't have any problems focussing it using the EVF, and I'm very picky! It simply won't focus beyond about 30-40 meters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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01maciel Posted March 14, 2020 Share #22  Posted March 14, 2020 Today was the day for a simple DIY test at home as I was quite curious how well (or bad) the Nokton would perform when wide open. Both photos were taken with a M10 on a tripod at minimum focal distance (1m). First photo is focussed at f1.1 , second f2. The Liveview focus peaking indicated exactly the red/pink CE sign on the meterstick. IMHO the results in real life are much better than in #1, @ f/1.1 is too soft, the contrast is poor. Stopped down to f2 it looks much better. Remember, these photos are just home made shots so be gentle and nice and enjoy;) 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/307041-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f11-focus-issue/?do=findComment&comment=3931252'>More sharing options...
01maciel Posted March 14, 2020 Share #23  Posted March 14, 2020 f2 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/307041-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f11-focus-issue/?do=findComment&comment=3931254'>More sharing options...
jaeger Posted March 15, 2020 Share #24  Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) On 3/8/2020 at 5:54 PM, Snap Happy said: I don't have any problems focussing it using the EVF, and I'm very picky! It simply won't focus beyond about 30-40 meters. OK, it wouldn't "peaking" beyond 30-40 meters OR it actually no-focus-at-all beyond 30-40 meters. I kinda read you mean no peaking instead. Anyway, was it only this lens has problem or all lenses? If I ask you to forget the EVF and snap a picture at infinity (read from the lens) and see if far (infinity) subjects are in focus? Can you also test if the focus patch aligned at infinity thru RF?     Edited March 15, 2020 by jaeger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Happy Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share #25  Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) On 3/16/2020 at 1:27 AM, jaeger said: OK, it wouldn't "peaking" beyond 30-40 meters OR it actually no-focus-at-all beyond 30-40 meters. I kinda read you mean no peaking instead. Anyway, was it only this lens has problem or all lenses? If I ask you to forget the EVF and snap a picture at infinity (read from the lens) and see if far (infinity) subjects are in focus? Can you also test if the focus patch aligned at infinity thru RF?     When fully open it will not focus beyond 30-40 meters with EVF, rangefinder, or lens barrel markings. It goes to infinity on the lens barrel without issue. When I close it down this issue goes away, and it performs normally. (I would choose my 50mm Summicron if I was aiming for f2 or below of course!). Edited March 22, 2020 by Snap Happy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Happy Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share #26  Posted February 25, 2021 A follow up. I had the lens serviced (lens dismantled, tightening of loose body screws) and it's working perfectly again. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostl Posted February 27, 2021 Share #27  Posted February 27, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 2/24/2021 at 7:12 PM, Snap Happy said: A follow up. I had the lens serviced (lens dismantled, tightening of loose body screws) and it's working perfectly again. Glad to hear it. Was it serviced by Voigtlander? Heavy fees or wait time? Asking as I've heard poor things about CV service despite the great lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap Happy Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share #28  Posted March 1, 2021 On 2/27/2021 at 4:04 PM, astrostl said: Glad to hear it. Was it serviced by Voigtlander? Heavy fees or wait time? Asking as I've heard poor things about CV service despite the great lenses. I had it serviced at a local service place here in Melbourne. They took several weeks, but the result was worth it and the cost was Aust$120. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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