Keith (M) Posted November 12, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Ordered Wednesday, arrive this morning (Thursday). Just put it on my M10M and made a couple of hand-held test shots in the kitchen @ MFD & f1.2 so as to see how the subject separation is. BY 'MFD' I mean 0.7m using the normal VF. Have not yet tried 0.5m with LV/EVF. DNG's imported into LR Classic, the version II profile applied, 'Auto' clicked and exported as jpg's. I'm a very lazy LR user but really must find out how to apply a lens profile to a batch when importing, instead of having to apply it individually (as I did today). Ignore that - I just delved into LR Support Community pages and found how to create & apply an import profile. 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! For a 35mm f1.2 it is pleasingly light (332g) and compact (Voigtlander state it is 30% lighter and 20% shorter than version II). Edited November 12, 2020 by Keith (M) 14 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! For a 35mm f1.2 it is pleasingly light (332g) and compact (Voigtlander state it is 30% lighter and 20% shorter than version II). ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4078835'>More sharing options...
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pedaes Posted November 12, 2020 Share #2 Posted November 12, 2020 Very nice. Robert White? Tempted with new 50mm due in December. Don't knock 'Auto'. Jeff Schewe said in recent video it is based on his processing of 40,000 images. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted November 12, 2020 Thanks. Yes, from Robert White and in good time for my birthday this month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted November 12, 2020 Three examples from this afternoon's test of the Nokton (+ med yellow filter) on M10M. All at f1.2. Processing as above. 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! 15 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4079023'>More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted November 13, 2020 And now for something in colour... M240 + EVF at f1.2 and the Nokton's MFD of 0.5m. (Click to view in LightBox) 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! 7 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4079487'>More sharing options...
Tp2000 Posted November 13, 2020 Share #6 Posted November 13, 2020 No pressure, but had been teetering on the brink of ordering one of these - your lovely images pushed me over the edge. Know that smaller, internet sized photos can betray sharpness, but looks to render beautifully and work nicely wide open (which is the primary use case for me). Another +1 for Robert White too, always excellent service from them. Arriving tomorrow....fingers are crossed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted November 13, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Congrats - I doubt very much if you will be disappointed by your purchase. Early days yet but I have yet to find any aspect even vaguely negative. BTW, I bought the Haoge LH-VM36 Bayonet Metal Round Lens Hood from Amazon for the princely sum of £34.99 - compare & contest with Voigtlander's offering! The hood arrived Thurs afternoon and is a well made & well fitting item. Another colour grab shot (at f1.2 & 0.5m with EVF). Click to view in LightBox. (Really need to get some new blossoms...) 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! 9 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4079502'>More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted November 13, 2020 Share #8 Posted November 13, 2020 I see some serious 3D pop and a beautiful rendering here, very nice! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tp2000 Posted November 13, 2020 Share #9 Posted November 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Keith (M) said: Congrats - I doubt very much if you will be disappointed by your purchase. Early days yet but I have yet to find any aspect even vaguely negative. BTW, I bought the Haoge LH-VM36 Bayonet Metal Round Lens Hood from Amazon for the princely sum of £34.99 - compare & contest with Voigtlander's offering! The hood arrived Thurs afternoon and is a well made & well fitting item. Another colour grab shot (at f1.2 & 0.5m with EVF). Click to view in LightBox. (Really need to get some new blossoms...) 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! That really is stunning. And thank you for the steer re lens hood, was trying to fathom out the Voigtlander pricing earlier! Will keep you posted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted November 15, 2020 Another f1.2 example (M10M). 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4080589'>More sharing options...
Popular Post Tp2000 Posted November 17, 2020 Popular Post Share #11 Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) Hats off to Robert White - ordered at 1430 on Friday, arrived 715am on Saturday, so was able to take it out for my morning wander in a (rainy) Richmond Park. And goodness, what a lens. This was one of a number from the wandering around with my daughter her best buddy. Taken on the M10-M at F1.2 and ISO160. I think I missed focus ever so slightly, but in my defence, I had lept through bracken to get this before they ran off again. Certainly not a Summilux and doesn't have the biting sharpness of a cron either, but have to say, this and the 50mm 1.2 really are superb lenses. Hood to follow (thank you @Keith (M) for the steer re: the Haoge) and will need to dust down my 52mm ND filters for those sunnier days. Looking forward to shooting with this some more. (as always, click to view properly) 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! Edited November 17, 2020 by Tp2000 25 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4081953'>More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted November 17, 2020 Glad you are enjoying the lens - I've been very impressed and please with its performance on M10M & M240 (albeit I'm not a pixel-peeper). My 35mm ZM Biogon f2 has just been made redundant... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted November 17, 2020 Subject separation example from a walk this afternoon - a very dull, damp and grey one! M10M and the Nokton at f1.2. 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! 6 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4082075'>More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted November 18, 2020 One can even use it single-handed... 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 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4082806'>More sharing options...
mheine Posted November 19, 2020 Share #15 Posted November 19, 2020 Ahhh, thank you for all these shots - I am super excited to see it's rendering. If possible, could you please share some portrait work and how the lens reacts to whites? Would love to see if it renders with too much glow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 9:48 AM, mheine said: Ahhh, thank you for all these shots - I am super excited to see it's rendering. If possible, could you please share some portrait work and how the lens reacts to whites? Would love to see if it renders with too much glow. Hmmm, no opportunities for portraiture I'm afraid - I don't have any captive subjects! However, I am enjoying its 'subject separation' capabilities at f1.2. 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! 14 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/315047-35mm-f12-vm-nokton-iii-new-arrival/?do=findComment&comment=4086194'>More sharing options...
fullsteamphil Posted November 25, 2020 Share #17 Posted November 25, 2020 Anyone have any thoughts on how this lens compares to the Zeiss 35mm 1.4? Currently on the fence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tp2000 Posted November 25, 2020 Share #18 Posted November 25, 2020 13 hours ago, fullsteamphil said: Anyone have any thoughts on how this lens compares to the Zeiss 35mm 1.4? Currently on the fence. I had the Zeiss when I first got the M10. It’s a beautifully sharp lens, rendered scenes nicely, incredible microcontrast. But I have to admit, I found it oddly uninspiring and can’t put my finger on why exactly. Perhaps a little clinical for me. I didn’t particularly like the haptics of the lens, it didn’t feel brilliantly balanced and I found the focussing dimple was neither a focussing tab, nor the focussing ring of the VM lenses (or a vintage Summicron or Summilux 50mm lens) It is a great example of a technically great piece of optical engineering. However I sold mine within months and For me, the reason I carry the M10 is for portability and for a fast 35mm lens, the size, weight, handling of the 35 1.2 iii works better for me. It’s a much better size than its predecessors (and vs the ZM 35) and I find focussing on it much quicker and easier. However, I’m not sure comparing the VM and ZM is like for like. The ZM is much more akin to the 35mm Summilux FLE for me and a conversation about technical capability. The VM is an excellent lens, but the look of that lens, for me, is very different to the others. So a few questions to ask yourself I suspect. What look do you prefer? Do you mind the size weight etc? You won’t go wrong with either, but I do think they are 2 very different lenses. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted November 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, Tp2000 said: However, I’m not sure comparing the VM and ZM is like for like. Particularly as the ZM 35mm f1.4 is circa 50% more expensive... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostl Posted November 25, 2020 Share #20 Posted November 25, 2020 14 hours ago, fullsteamphil said: Anyone have any thoughts on how this lens compares to the Zeiss 35mm 1.4? Currently on the fence. I own both. Would give the VM a major advantage on size, and a minor advantage on weight and bokeh. Everything else would go to the ZM. I still think they're both wonderful lenses, and that the VM in particular shines if wide open environmental shots/portraits where the center of the frame is the main concern. The ZM is still the safe context-neutral recommendation to me if one can get past the size concerns because it's such a stellar optical all-arounder. I posted a few comparisons of output and size at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmQsybA1 a while back (bunch of M 35s including those two). 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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