Tony C. Posted October 19, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've recently acquired a lens which I've been seeking for some time. My attraction to this lens had everything to do with the way it renders out of focus areas, and while I've only taken a few test shots, I am extremely pleased with what I've seen thus far. Based on this sample, would anyone care to guess what lens it is? Regards, Tony C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 19, 2007 Posted October 19, 2007 Hi Tony C., Take a look here mmmm...smooth, creamy and delicious!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
johnalex141r Posted October 19, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 19, 2007 I've recently acquired a lens which I've been seeking for some time.... Based on this sample, would anyone care to guess what lens it is? Hmm - I'd say I have a couple of lenses like this - oh, wait, you mean this M8 is *not* autofocus?? Ducking... ;-) JohnS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 19, 2007 Share #3 Posted October 19, 2007 Whatever it is, I think it's backfocusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C. Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share #4 Posted October 19, 2007 Whatever it is, I think it's backfocusing. Yes, but now I no longer have to worry about backfocusing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arif Posted October 19, 2007 Share #5 Posted October 19, 2007 I think I have the same lens: I too am sometimes amazed and very happy with it. But it does make me crazy at times as well. Best wishes, Arif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pemayeux Posted October 19, 2007 Share #6 Posted October 19, 2007 well - I'd say 75 lux or Nocti Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGeoJO Posted October 19, 2007 Share #7 Posted October 19, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hmm, since the Nocti became more readily available lately, I believe the lens in question is a Nocti . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc yyy Posted October 19, 2007 Share #8 Posted October 19, 2007 a coke bottle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egibaud Posted October 19, 2007 Share #9 Posted October 19, 2007 Because of the very roundish and quite big light spots, I'd say a Noctilux as it looks like mine, but I haven't seen a 75 1.4 so this is why I discard this later one. eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm23221 Posted October 19, 2007 Share #10 Posted October 19, 2007 Just came back from Solms? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C. Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted October 19, 2007 No, not a Noctilux. I actually have a Noctlux, and like it so much that I sought out and bought this (hint: very similar) lens! Regards, Tony C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted October 19, 2007 Share #12 Posted October 19, 2007 Cv 35/1.2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm23221 Posted October 19, 2007 Share #13 Posted October 19, 2007 Lux 1.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C. Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted October 19, 2007 Another hint: neither a Leica nor Voigtlander! Regards, Tony C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted October 19, 2007 Share #15 Posted October 19, 2007 Um, hard to tell from OOF areas.... a Canon f1.0? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted October 19, 2007 Share #16 Posted October 19, 2007 Then Canon 0.95? But I think the point of having creamy OOF areas is to actually have something IN focus too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted October 19, 2007 Share #17 Posted October 19, 2007 The edges of the highlights are quite hard, which is uncharacteristic for Leica, and more at home with something like a Japanese lens or maybe a Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 Sonnar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony C. Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share #18 Posted October 19, 2007 Then Canon 0.95? But I think the point of having creamy OOF areas is to actually have something IN focus too... Well, I agree to some extent. This image was only used as an example of the OOF area, although I have seen (and captured) some very interesting and pleasing images which were intentionally out of focus. I will certainly post some more traditional images at some point. The Canon is a good guess, of course, but not correct. It is a 50mm lens, and it is fast, though not quite as fast as the Canon or Noctilux. It's the M-Hexanon 1.2 which came with the limited edition Hexar RF kit in 2001. I know that it may seem silly to own two lenses (this and the Noctilux) with such similar capabilities, but I'd inferred from images taken with the M-Hexanon that its signature was somewhat different than that of the Noctilux. My early tests confirm this to be the case, and I must say that am extremely impressed and happy with the Konica thus far. I say that not only with respect to the way it draws (even in focus!), but the build quality is superb as well. Regards, Tony C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsw Posted October 19, 2007 Share #19 Posted October 19, 2007 I've always heard good things about that lens, and one can never have too many! Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Brittenson Posted October 19, 2007 Share #20 Posted October 19, 2007 I would guess a 50 from the angle of view. Possibly a 75, but I suspect not. Contrast is moderately low, so I'd guess it's an oldie. I've never used a 50/1, but there's nothing swirly about this. Hard to tell aperture, because there's nothing in clear focus. The edge of the point spread is well defined, so it's a well corrected lens, so I'd guess 1960s based on the degree of correction and contrast. Or a 1970s wide open. There's a hint of oof artifacting (faux lines produced by point spread), which is somewhat rare in Leica and more common in Zeiss. So... I'd have to join Carsten... a classic Sonnar 50/1.5. Were these made as late as the 60s? Or did you buy Jack's Canon 50? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.