Marac Posted June 24, 2021 Share #21 Posted June 24, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have used a few Voigtlander 50mm lenses, the best of these IMO is the 50mm Nokton f1.2 or even the older f1.1 gives a very vintage vibe. I prefer the f1.2 Nokton because it is smaller and simply better. other options from Voigtlander are the 40mm f1.4 ver I or II and also the 50mm f1.5 classic (LTM I believe) is a very nice lens indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted June 25, 2021 Share #22 Posted June 25, 2021 This is what the lens looks like on my M9M 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 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/322069-50/?do=findComment&comment=4225830'>More sharing options...
augustwest100 Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share #23 Posted June 25, 2021 11 hours ago, jaapv said: This is what the lens looks like on my M9M 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 like the two tone of the body and lens. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 25, 2021 Share #24 Posted June 25, 2021 To give an idea of the rendering of the lens, a quick shot today, wide open: 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! 5 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/322069-50/?do=findComment&comment=4226098'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 25, 2021 Share #25 Posted June 25, 2021 f 5.6 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! 8 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/322069-50/?do=findComment&comment=4226100'>More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 25, 2021 Share #26 Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, jaapv said: This is what the lens looks like on my M9M... I do like the Black-and-Chrome lenses from that era. I'd like to pick up one of the f1.4 examples but there don't seem to be that many nice ones on the market at the moment here in the UK. Strange because a year or two ago they could be found from almost all the Usual Suspects. Perhaps a result of increased taxation due to Brexit?... As far as a Canon 50mm f1.8 on an M Monochrom is concerned here's a hastily rattled-off D-Lux-40 snap of my own pairing; 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'd offer to take some snaps with it but I believe (not sure, though) that the optical cell was unchanged between Jaap's style and this earlier design. Philip. Edited June 25, 2021 by pippy 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I'd offer to take some snaps with it but I believe (not sure, though) that the optical cell was unchanged between Jaap's style and this earlier design. Philip. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/322069-50/?do=findComment&comment=4226107'>More sharing options...
Gobert Posted June 25, 2021 Share #27 Posted June 25, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) What is so special to the 1.4? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2021 Share #28 Posted June 26, 2021 18 hours ago, Gobert said: What is so special to the 1.4? It's not the f1.8.... I've no idea, Gobert. Perhaps nothing? Perhaps something? I don't have one but I'd like to try one out to see how it draws at the wider apertures. I really like pretty much everything about the f1.8 - whether used with, say, the IIIc or the Monochrom - and suspect the f1.4 would be a very similar type of animal. The fastest Leitz 50mm I own currently is my 1953 M-mount Summarit which is, shall we say, not-entirely bland in character when used at f1.5 / f2 so the Canon strikes me as possibly an attractive - and decidedly affordable - alternative to an early Summilux. Unlike my Summarit (or a Summilux) the Canon, obviously, comes in LTM-mount and, as such, could also be used with one of my 'Barnacks'. Tiny consideration, I know, but the two-colour finish would also be something of an attractive novelty around these parts and, furthermore, would be a nice match whether I would choose to use it on a Silver Chrome or a Black Paint body. I can imagine that using it on my 'Standardised' Leica 1 Model C would be a bit of fun.... Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted June 26, 2021 Share #29 Posted June 26, 2021 So you reason is “Curiosity”. That’s probably the best reason. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 26, 2021 Share #30 Posted June 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, Gobert said: So you reason is “Curiosity”... Yes. Philip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
augustwest100 Posted July 9, 2021 Author Share #31 Posted July 9, 2021 Revisiting this thread. My only concerns with the Canon lens recommended above are the minimum focus distance, as I often like to shoot close, and the minor risk involved in trying to locate a good quality one from a reputable source. Now on the other hand, the price makes it so tempting, it costs less than the sales tax on most of the other things I have purchased! I was wondering though about some of the Voigtlander options that are out there now, particularly the 50mm 1.5 II, the 50mm 1.2, and the 50 APO Lanthar. Does anyone have an opinion on these options for the M10M? I am not really interested in corner sharpness, or micro-contrast, just looking for something with a little character. Bonus points for something that will also play nicely with an SL2-S. Seems like the 50mm 1.2 is most interesting to me on paper, as it offers some of that dreamy quality wide open, but can be stopped down for more sharpness. On the other hand, with the M10M and the SL2-S, light gathering ability is not something very lacking, so maybe the APO would be a good fit? Any Voigtlander experts out there?? 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowmagnon Posted June 27, 2022 Share #32 Posted June 27, 2022 Here's an example of voigtlander 50mm f1.5 ii s.c 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/322069-50/?do=findComment&comment=4460616'>More sharing options...
rpsawin Posted June 27, 2022 Share #33 Posted June 27, 2022 Lately, I use a Zeiss 50/1.5 C Sonnar on my M10M and really like the results. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted July 1, 2022 Share #34 Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) I'm utterly boring in this 50mm hunt: I really like the look from the current generation Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2, and I also like what I get with the Voigtländer Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.5. I've used my Summicron-R 50/2 on the M10 (with Focusing Bellows-R and appropriate adapter R Adapter M, or just the adapter for infinity focus) and that works beautifully too, utilizing the Visoflex 020 to provide viewfinder and focusing capability. Of course, the Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 works brilliantly with just the R Adapter M netting infinity down to 1:2 focusing range with no other attachments, and 1:2 to 1:1 focusing range with a Macro-Adapter-R fitted as well. G Edited July 1, 2022 by ramarren 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodbokeh Posted August 8, 2022 Share #35 Posted August 8, 2022 On 7/1/2022 at 9:48 AM, ramarren said: I'm utterly boring in this 50mm hunt: I really like the look from the current generation Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2, and I also like what I get with the Voigtländer Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.5. I've used my Summicron-R 50/2 on the M10 (with Focusing Bellows-R and appropriate adapter R Adapter M, or just the adapter for infinity focus) and that works beautifully too, utilizing the Visoflex 020 to provide viewfinder and focusing capability. Of course, the Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 works brilliantly with just the R Adapter M netting infinity down to 1:2 focusing range with no other attachments, and 1:2 to 1:1 focusing range with a Macro-Adapter-R fitted as well. G I agree with ramarren on the 50 Summicron-M V5 for character with my M10M. It offers a little lower contrast, very smooth bokeh, and nice balance on the body. Mine exhibits a little focus shift (using the rangefinder) at f/4, that's visible with my near & far tests at 200% when combined with the demanding resolution level the M10M achieves. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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