evikne Posted June 13, 2021 Share #261 Posted June 13, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just now, Dennis said: or sell the lens 🤣 I love the lens. Under the right circumstances (no backlight), it creates magic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yigal Posted June 13, 2021 Share #262 Posted June 13, 2021 1 hour ago, evikne said: I love the lens. Under the right circumstances (no backlight), it creates magic. I love shooting with the 50mm pre-asph as well. I also like to shoot against the sun but I find the flare is very well controlled and comparable to the asp version which I also have. The asph version also tends to flare pretty badly under certain conditions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yigal Posted June 13, 2021 Share #263 Posted June 13, 2021 Forgot to mention that I don't usually shoot it wide open in those circumstances so maybe that helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted June 13, 2021 Share #264 Posted June 13, 2021 I'm all after Barnack "been light thing". 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! I got rid of all bulky RF lenses. To be honest, if lens is bulky it doesn't inspires me at all. Compact camera and lens are calling for adventures. Character lenses, not so much. I prefer reality to be rendered without special effects. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I got rid of all bulky RF lenses. To be honest, if lens is bulky it doesn't inspires me at all. Compact camera and lens are calling for adventures. Character lenses, not so much. I prefer reality to be rendered without special effects. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/321210-lenses-that-inspire-you-to-take-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4219534'>More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 13, 2021 Share #265 Posted June 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ko.Fe. said: I got rid of all bulky RF lenses. To be honest, if lens is bulky it doesn't inspires me at all. I'm 100% with you on this. In my Leica M10, I don't want big lenses, for daily use. . but 11 minutes ago, Ko.Fe. said: To be honest, if lens is bulky it doesn't inspires me at all. I don't think so 🤣 I'm an M lover, and as you I prefer small optics. But I also appreciate IQ. And a 35/1.4 Distagon can give me this quality that you can't reach with other small lenses. If I have to travel to Mongolia for a months, I would bring only a few small lenses. As you said: Quote Compact camera and lens are calling for adventures But if I have a shooting in my own town, and I don't carry much time all gear, I would happy to bring a Distagon too, 100 times. In resume, the Distagon is not inspiring for travel. At least fro me. But it could be an inspiring lens for other things. Now that I have the 35 Nokton II MC and the Biogon 2.8, I would love to add a Distagon in the future. 28 minutes ago, Ko.Fe. said: I prefer reality to be rendered without special effects. Agree 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted June 13, 2021 Share #266 Posted June 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Dennis said: I'm 100% with you on this. In my Leica M10, I don't want big lenses, for daily use. . but I don't think so 🤣 I'm an M lover, and as you I prefer small optics. But I also appreciate IQ. And a 35/1.4 Distagon can give me this quality that you can't reach with other small lenses. If I have to travel to Mongolia for a months, I would bring only a few small lenses. As you said: But if I have a shooting in my own town, and I don't carry much time all gear, I would happy to bring a Distagon too, 100 times. In resume, the Distagon is not inspiring for travel. At least fro me. But it could be an inspiring lens for other things. Now that I have the 35 Nokton II MC and the Biogon 2.8, I would love to add a Distagon in the future. Agree I can’t stand ZM lenses. Sorry for honest opinion, they are just huge and ugly. Pimple instead of focus tab and cruel, too many clicks aperture ring. Some should really like ZM rendering to withstand those ugly lenses. I would get ZM 28 2.8 because of its rendering; but it is prone to Zeiss wobble due to wrong choice of materials. Sorry…. 35 1.4 blocking VF sucks. This is why I was waiting for years to 35 1.4 II VM to show up. The lens is the jewel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 13, 2021 Share #267 Posted June 13, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 hour ago, Ko.Fe. said: they are just huge and ugly. agree. Not the best aesthetics indeed 1 hour ago, Ko.Fe. said: Pimple instead of focus tab and cruel agree 1 hour ago, Ko.Fe. said: too many clicks aperture ring agree 1 hour ago, Ko.Fe. said: I would get ZM 28 2.8 because of its rendering; but it is prone to Zeiss wobble mine does it 1 hour ago, Ko.Fe. said: 35 1.4 blocking VF sucks yes I agree with you with all. But If I have enough time, not on rush, I don't care about aesthetics, wobble, focus tab etc. as long if the lens deliveries outstanding performance. And the distagon is one of the best 35mm performer in the world. Just saying. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2021 Share #268 Posted June 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Ko.Fe. said: I'm all after Barnack "been light thing". 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! I got rid of all bulky RF lenses. To be honest, if lens is bulky it doesn't inspires me at all. Compact camera and lens are calling for adventures. Character lenses, not so much. I prefer reality to be rendered without special effects. What do you mean by "special effects" ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 14, 2021 Share #269 Posted June 14, 2021 5 hours ago, steve 1959 said: What do you mean by "special effects" ? And “reality” for that matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelmer Posted June 14, 2021 Share #270 Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/12/2021 at 8:32 PM, Capuccino-Muffin said: I thoroughly dislike the 50 Lux asph. If I had to use the term Milquetoast to describe a lens, it would be that lens. Don't understand...can you develop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelmer Posted June 14, 2021 Share #271 Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/12/2021 at 10:58 PM, evikne said: ...... But it's not easy to make everyone happy. .... As long as you are happy 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lelmer Posted June 14, 2021 Share #272 Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/13/2021 at 12:27 AM, Jeffry Abt said: Yes, do not sell the lens ! I have always regretted selling a Leica M lens. I wish I had every one of them back. Ultimately when I trace my thought processes, I find I was actually only trying to finance a new lens. GAS! Help me, please...who said...never sell a Leica lens 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mheine Posted June 14, 2021 Share #273 Posted June 14, 2021 For me, the Voigtlander 35mm f1.4 was always the lens that inspire me to take all kind of shots. From portraits to architecture, family shots and street photography. That lens is still one of my favorite lens but recently I am more happy with my 35mm f1.4 Distagon. And if I have to choose one, I would take the Distagon. The size & weight was something that I didn't like in the first couple of months. But since I shoot exclusively with it, I prefer the overall usability / ergonomics a lot in comparison to the little Nokton. The focusing on the Distagon feels way more precise and charming in comparison with the Nokton, to me. And this means a lot because I was always the focus tab type of guy. The aperture ring is in my opinion the most beautiful aperture ring I have ever seen, heard, used and I am a huge fan of those ⅓ clicks. And as many are annoyed by the viewfinder blockage, it has never bothered me since I have the lens. The image quality / rendering is the cherry on the cake - I love the overall sharpness beginning at f1.4 and the bokeh rendering a lot lately. Some of my friends thought I got a medium format camera / lens when they saw the results. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted June 14, 2021 Share #274 Posted June 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, mheine said: For me, the Voigtlander 35mm f1.4 was always the lens that inspire me to take all kind of shots. From portraits to architecture, family shots and street photography. That lens is still one of my favorite lens but recently I am more happy with my 35mm f1.4 Distagon. And if I have to choose one, I would take the Distagon. The size & weight was something that I didn't like in the first couple of months. But since I shoot exclusively with it, I prefer the overall usability / ergonomics a lot in comparison to the little Nokton. The focusing on the Distagon feels way more precise and charming in comparison with the Nokton, to me. And this means a lot because I was always the focus tab type of guy. The aperture ring is in my opinion the most beautiful aperture ring I have ever seen, heard, used and I am a huge fan of those ⅓ clicks. And as many are annoyed by the viewfinder blockage, it has never bothered me since I have the lens. The image quality / rendering is the cherry on the cake - I love the overall sharpness beginning at f1.4 and the bokeh rendering a lot lately. Some of my friends thought I got a medium format camera / lens when they saw the results. I didn't expect this coming, because how you described how much you love the Nokton. But it totally makes sense. Congrats! Which one will you bring on your next travel? Distagon cause the IQ? Or the Nokton because size and weight? 🤔 Edited June 14, 2021 by Dennis 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted June 14, 2021 Share #275 Posted June 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Lelmer said: As long as you are happy 😀 Very happy. I was out shooting with the lens today, and no flare at all. Only lots of (Mandler) magic! I guess I just have to learn about its pecularities. 😉 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 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/321210-lenses-that-inspire-you-to-take-photos/?do=findComment&comment=4220090'>More sharing options...
mheine Posted June 14, 2021 Share #276 Posted June 14, 2021 vor 42 Minuten schrieb Dennis: I didn't expect this coming, because how you described how much you love the Nokton. But it totally makes sense. Congrats! Which one will you bring on your next travel? Distagon cause the IQ? Or the Nokton because size and weight? 🤔 Yes, I wasn't expecting this as well. But somehow, I prefer the rendering a lot more lately and of course the size. And I have to admit, that I didn't had the opportunity to use the Zeiss on great weather conditions before, maybe this plays a role, too. Easy decision: The Zeiss! I will use the Voigtlander only for specific cases for now on where I want that look. But for daily photography I prefer the Zeiss so much more at the moment. Now, I feel the Nokton is way too small, unfortunately. Big surprise for me! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2021 Share #277 Posted June 14, 2021 I have the zeiss distagon and the nokton 40mm sc and for people i always use the nokton because although i like the way the zeiss renders people i much prefer the nokton. For landscape the zeiss is mostly more suitable than the nokton and is technically a top class lens but i seldom use 35mm for my landscape stuff. I only bought the nokton because i saw a good used deal and didnt even realise it was the sc version until it arrived but now its my favourite people lens,funny old world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko.Fe. Posted June 14, 2021 Share #278 Posted June 14, 2021 22 hours ago, steve 1959 said: What do you mean by "special effects" ? Odd rendering. Original Lux 50 swirl, for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted June 14, 2021 Share #279 Posted June 14, 2021 I've given the question posed by the OP some thought. It is a difficult question for me because to me, gear is anything but inspiring. Gear is distraction, a burden. Having too much gear, too many lenses results in a sort of artistic constipation. I prefer to have only one or maybe two lenses to choose from. These must be competent and not intrusive. The photo is not about the lens. It should never be about the lens (except in the special case when it is, as when doing a lens test for example...but these are the most boring of photos). So what inspires me to make a photograph? For me, more than anything, it is about the light. I guess that's why, I'm not particularly inspired to make photos in the summer. The light is directly over head and harsh....boring. Sometimes in the morning or later in the evening it can be ok but mostly it's just crap. I prefer to photograph in the winter and during or just after a good rain. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2021 Share #280 Posted June 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Ko.Fe. said: Odd rendering. Original Lux 50 swirl, for example. Thanks ,must admit i sometimes like swirl,onion rings and god knows what else but i also like images without such things equally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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