Voigtlander 35mm Color Skopar II vs Nokton 35mm f/1,4 VM II

[aweary]

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On 10/2/2021 at 9:00 AM, Popee said:

For me, there’s definitely enough clearance between the focus tab and bat wings on the 35mm F1.4 Nokton to make both features a joy rather than an annoyance.

Just wish Voigtlander kept that design language with the 50mm f1.5 Nokton II I own. 

I would agree though compared with the in my opinion perfect clearance between the aperture ring and focusing tab on my summicron-m 35mm asph v1 the nokton 35mm causes somewhat of a nuisance at times. I probably wouldn’t have given it further thought were it not for the fact that i own both and often ponder upon which one to use… (which in itself is a seriously great feat for the voigtländer nokton.)

Edited October 19, 2021 by aweary

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7 hours ago, Simone_DF said:

I was not looking for sharpness. I’d buy the Sigma 35mm for pure sharpness, or the SL Apo 🙂
I was also considering the SC version, but in the end I thought I could compromise for the MC and slap a black pro mist filter for the times I want less contrast or flare

I did have the MC E-Mount version when I had an A7RII and A7S.  I ended up with the M-Mount one in SC by accident.  I saw a copy being sold at a good price on eBay and took a chance with whether I would be charged import VAT and I was charged.  So I ended up with the SC at full price 😂

I don't regret it though.  I used it in the hot weather this August, in the UK, and I couldn't say I noticed any flare or lowering of contrast at all.  Infact the flare is far less than the E-mount MC version I had.

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Complete Overview 35mm Leica M-Mount Lenses

35 mm F1.2 Nokton (Amazon | B&H) - 35 mm F1.4 Nokton II MC (Amazon | B&H) - 35 mm F1.5 Nokton (Amazon | B&H) - 35 mm F2.0 APO Lanthar (Amazon | B&H) - 35 mm F2.0 Ultron (Amazon) - 35 mm F2.0 Ultron II (Amazon | B&H) - 35 mm F2.5 Color Skopar P-Type (Amazon | B&H)