Dennis Posted January 8, 2022 Share #101 Posted January 8, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 1 minute ago, 6bit said: I have the 1.2 and I am going to speculate the 1.2 will be sharper at 1.4. Thank you! I have the 35/1.2III and I use a lot at 1.4, but never at 1.2. It's enough for me. and the 50/1.2 I would expect a similar performance at 1.4, like the 35. No idea about the 50/1, time will tell. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LarsHP Posted January 9, 2022 Share #102 Posted January 9, 2022 20 hours ago, Dennis said: Thank you! I have the 35/1.2III and I use a lot at 1.4, but never at 1.2. It's enough for me. and the 50/1.2 I would expect a similar performance at 1.4, like the 35. No idea about the 50/1, time will tell. I had the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 v2 and own the 50mm f/1.2. The latter just hammers the second gen 35mm wide open regarding sharpness. I don't hesitate using it wide open at medium focus distances, but usually stop down to f/1.4 at long distances, since there isn't much exposure difference to gain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted January 9, 2022 Share #103 Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, LarsHP said: I had the Nokton 35mm f/1.2 v2 and own the 50mm f/1.2. The latter just hammers the second gen 35mm wide open regarding sharpness. I don't hesitate using it wide open at medium focus distances, but usually stop down to f/1.4 at long distances, since there isn't much exposure difference to gain. Correct. Not big difference in DoF but much better sharpening. Enough to win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarsHP Posted January 9, 2022 Share #104 Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Dennis said: Correct. Not big difference in DoF but much better sharpening. Enough to win. Actually, it's mostly because the difference between f/1.2 and f/1.4 only affects a "hot spot" in the center of the image at long distances. In others words, stopping down to f/1.4 yields the same overall exposure as f/1.2 (except in the forementioned spot in the very center, which typically would need some kind of post-processing that f/1.4 doesn't call for). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayenne Posted January 10, 2022 Share #105 Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) I foresee getting the VM 50mm f/1.0....I want to turn my M10M into a low light monster, more than it is right now even. But I've got so many other things going on, and paying for Xmas gifts, etc...I'm likely going to let others get it in their hands first and watch reviews. Given how good Voigtlander has been last few lens releases, I fully expect them to hit this one out of the ballpark too, but, I'm not in a hurry and looking forward to reviews and seeing what this thing can actually do. Besides, sometimes anticipation is half the fun. cayenne Edited January 10, 2022 by Cayenne 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasT Posted January 31, 2022 Share #106 Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Just received my copy of the Voigtlander 50mm F1 today. Early impressions…favorably impressed with the build quality, overall feel and handling of the lens. It’s clearly heavier than the average M lens but still quite manageable for such a fast lens at 480g. Also for comparison its 30% lighter than Leica’s Noctilux at 700g and considerably shorter ( 55mm versus 76mm ) I find it balances very nicely on my newly acquired M11 ( its not front heavy) and even better on an SL2. I’d go so far as to say that the size and handling on SL2 is the best of any lens I own for that camera, including SL primes. I haven’t had an opportunity to take it out for city/street or landscape shooting, however based on test shots taken throughout the day, it more than likely will live up to the anticipation and high expectations. It delivers a very pleasing out of focus character / bokeh with well above average sharpness wide open. Need to test it further but early indications would suggest that sharpness & micro contrast corner to corner stopped down appear to be excellent. I purchased this lens with the clear expectation that it check multiple usage boxes.i.e. a lens that can serve as a single all purpose 50mm for portraits, low light / nighttime and landscape/cityscapes. Time permitting I will post some images once I’ve had a chance to put it through its paces. Edited January 31, 2022 by NicholasT 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasT Posted January 31, 2022 Share #107 Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Here’s a link to Matt Osborne’s review of the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm F1 (post release) Edited January 31, 2022 by NicholasT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted February 2, 2022 Share #108 Posted February 2, 2022 I suggest merging this thread with the other one of same lens. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted February 6, 2022 Share #109 Posted February 6, 2022 Trial shots of Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 Asph lens with M10 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! 3 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4377738'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted February 6, 2022 Share #110 Posted February 6, 2022 The first testing imaging of Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 Asph lens with M10 The image of roaring tiger seems to be pop out @ f1 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 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4377742'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted February 9, 2022 Share #111 Posted February 9, 2022 Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 Asph with M246 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! 4 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4379765'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted February 10, 2022 Share #112 Posted February 10, 2022 Empty in the shopping mall during pandemic Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 Asph @ f/1 with M246 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4380454'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted February 12, 2022 Share #113 Posted February 12, 2022 The sun is shining on.... Voigtlander Nokton f1 Asph VM @ f/1 with M10 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! 3 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4381789'>More sharing options...
Huss Posted February 13, 2022 Share #114 Posted February 13, 2022 On 1/7/2022 at 5:58 PM, robb said: I ordered right after the announcement from Gandy but was told due to supply that mine will not arrive until march…. Bummer. I can’t wait til it arrives. Robb This dood is selling his for $2800 - $1000 over sticker... https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pho/d/santa-barbara-voigtlander-50mm-10-leica/7444726028.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb Posted February 13, 2022 Share #115 Posted February 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, Huss said: This dood is selling his for $2800 - $1000 over sticker... https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/pho/d/santa-barbara-voigtlander-50mm-10-leica/7444726028.html That’s crazy. I’m all for capitalism and supply vs demand, but I can probably manage to wait the extra month or two. same problem with Porsche gt3’s in CA with dealer tacking on $150k for “CA market adjustment”… they can go…………… Robb 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted February 16, 2022 Share #116 Posted February 16, 2022 Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 with M10 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 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4384688'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted February 18, 2022 Share #117 Posted February 18, 2022 Zebra Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 @ f/1 with M246 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4385851'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted March 4, 2022 Share #118 Posted March 4, 2022 Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1 with M10 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4394499'>More sharing options...
Daniel kk Posted March 4, 2022 Share #119 Posted March 4, 2022 Voigtlander 50mm f1 Asph with M10 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/327343-voigtlander-50mm-f1-vm/?do=findComment&comment=4394571'>More sharing options...
RexGig0 Posted March 4, 2022 Share #120 Posted March 4, 2022 Daniel kk, you have created some lovely images. Thanks for posting them. I have been following the comparison images posted at the Fred Miranda forum. This Nokton f/1.0 certainly has its strengths, but then, so does the Summilux-M 50mm ASPH, which is the lens I first acquired, to start using the Leica M system. The Nokton would have to compete with my Summilux, so, the Nokton would probably be a niche lens, mostly used for night shooting, in which case it would have to compete with the wider-angle lenses I would normally use at night. Then, just this month, I added a pre-owned APO Summicron-M 75mm ASPH, which consumed the funding that I could have used to buy the Nokton. A couple of these f/1.0 Noktons have been bid, on the evil bay, to end at $1824 and $1849 US, with is little more than the recommended $1799, so, perhaps the speculators will cease buying these with the specific intention of re-selling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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