Victor Luo Posted July 8, 2021 Share #61  Posted July 8, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 16 minutes ago, bcapphoto said: 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! Leica MD-262 and Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II  15 minutes ago, bcapphoto said: I haven't - I've put the Nokton head-to-head with the 50mm Planar, but not the Sonnar. I'm interested. I haven't tried the Sonnar TBH because the focus shift issues scare me away. These look really good to me! Are these wide-open? I think many people mentioned heavy vignetting wide-open, did you notice it or get bothered by it? Yeah focus shift is my concern as well since I will be using the lens with my M240. Btw how does Nokton compare to Planer? I imagine Planar is sharper and more clinical Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bcapphoto Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share #62  Posted July 9, 2021 33 minutes ago, Victor Luo said:  These look really good to me! Are these wide-open? I think many people mentioned heavy vignetting wide-open, did you notice it or get bothered by it? Yeah focus shift is my concern as well since I will be using the lens with my M240. Btw how does Nokton compare to Planer? I imagine Planar is sharper and more clinical Yeah - these are wide open IIRC. There is a really heavy vignette wide open, but I just correct for that in LR. I actually have a develop preset just for this lens to get rid of it; nice and simple with 1-click.  I'm no lens tester, but I set up a few scenes side-by-side. Here are a few.  This is the Nokton @ f/1.5 vs. the Planar @ f/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! Here's the same scene but with the Nokton @ f/2 so it's comparable to the Zeiss: Here's the Nokton vs. the Zeiss for another scene: And here's a 100% crop of the above for each: I'd put the Nokton up against the Zeiss in the sharpness department any day of the week. Your thoughts? 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Here's the same scene but with the Nokton @ f/2 so it's comparable to the Zeiss: Here's the Nokton vs. the Zeiss for another scene: And here's a 100% crop of the above for each: I'd put the Nokton up against the Zeiss in the sharpness department any day of the week. Your thoughts? ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4234701'>More sharing options...
bcapphoto Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share #63  Posted July 9, 2021 45 minutes ago, Victor Luo said: Btw how does Nokton compare to Planer? I imagine Planar is sharper and more clinical Here's another set of the Nokton vs. the Planar, full scene and then 100% crop. 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 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4234703'>More sharing options...
bcapphoto Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share #64  Posted July 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, Victor Luo said: Btw how does Nokton compare to Planer? I imagine Planar is sharper and more clinical Here's another few crops to show that the Planar's bokeh is quite a bit busier than that of the Nokton. 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 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4234705'>More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 9, 2021 Share #65  Posted July 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, bcapphoto said: Yeah - these are wide open IIRC. There is a really heavy vignette wide open, but I just correct for that in LR. I actually have a develop preset just for this lens to get rid of it; nice and simple with 1-click.  I'm no lens tester, but I set up a few scenes side-by-side. Here are a few.  This is the Nokton @ f/1.5 vs. the Planar @ f/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! Here's the same scene but with the Nokton @ f/2 so it's comparable to the Zeiss: Here's the Nokton vs. the Zeiss for another scene: And here's a 100% crop of the above for each: I'd put the Nokton up against the Zeiss in the sharpness department any day of the week. Your thoughts?  41 minutes ago, bcapphoto said: Here's another few crops to show that the Planar's bokeh is quite a bit busier than that of the Nokton. Thank you so much for sharing these comparison photos! Have to say, at f2 Nokton looks as sharp as Zeiss to my eye and the bokeh is indeed smoother! Are you keeping both? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcapphoto Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share #66  Posted July 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Victor Luo said:  Thank you so much for sharing these comparison photos! Have to say, at f2 Nokton looks as sharp as Zeiss to my eye and the bokeh is indeed smoother! Are you keeping both? I was borrowing a buddy’s Planar so I never owned it to begin with. I was considering buying one, but after seeing how well the Nokton held up, I think I’m good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 9, 2021 Share #67  Posted July 9, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 6 hours ago, bcapphoto said: I was borrowing a buddy’s Planar so I never owned it to begin with. I was considering buying one, but after seeing how well the Nokton held up, I think I’m good! I see. I think I'm gonna go with Nokton for my 50mm! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp995 Posted July 10, 2021 Share #68  Posted July 10, 2021 Am 29.6.2021 um 23:41 schrieb Dennis: any shapes like this for 43mm thread? Just a screenshot of a third part lens hood. 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! Yes! - Haoge LH-ZV02P  1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted July 10, 2021 Share #69 Â Posted July 10, 2021 24 minutes ago, cp995 said: Yes! - Haoge LH-ZV02P This is what I'm talking about. Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 10, 2021 Share #70  Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 10:20 AM, bcapphoto said: Yeah - these are wide open IIRC. There is a really heavy vignette wide open, but I just correct for that in LR. I actually have a develop preset just for this lens to get rid of it; nice and simple with 1-click.  I'm no lens tester, but I set up a few scenes side-by-side. Here are a few.  This is the Nokton @ f/1.5 vs. the Planar @ f/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! Here's the same scene but with the Nokton @ f/2 so it's comparable to the Zeiss: Here's the Nokton vs. the Zeiss for another scene: And here's a 100% crop of the above for each: I'd put the Nokton up against the Zeiss in the sharpness department any day of the week. Your thoughts? for sure .  Looks sharper than the Zeiss in the second set !  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcapphoto Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share #71  Posted July 10, 2021 3 hours ago, grahamc said: for sure .  Looks sharper than the Zeiss in the second set !  Yeah! It really blew me away. The Planar is known for its sharpness, but this Nokton is plenty sharp and in real world testing, it leaves nothing to be desired in the sharpness department! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcapphoto Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share #72  Posted July 11, 2021 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!  Leica MD-262 and Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Leica MD-262 and Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235834'>More sharing options...
bcapphoto Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share #73  Posted July 11, 2021 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!  Leica MD-262 and Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  Leica MD-262 and Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235835'>More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 11, 2021 Share #74  Posted July 11, 2021 I got the lens today! Did some quick and boring test shots on my M240, mostly f1.5-2.0: 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235848'>More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 11, 2021 Share #75  Posted July 11, 2021 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235849'>More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 11, 2021 Share #76  Posted July 11, 2021 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235850'>More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 11, 2021 Share #77  Posted July 11, 2021 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235852'>More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 11, 2021 Share #78  Posted July 11, 2021 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 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235853'>More sharing options...
Victor Luo Posted July 11, 2021 Share #79  Posted July 11, 2021 This one is at f8.0 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/322053-voigtlander-nokton-50mm-f15-aspherical-ii-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4235855'>More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 11, 2021 Share #80  Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Victor Luo said: I got the lens today! Did some quick and boring test shots on my M240, mostly f1.5-2.0: 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! Nice colours on your photos ,  did you do any PP ? And is you copy MC or SC ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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