Cronilux Posted March 17, 2023 Share #1 Posted March 17, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am searching for a 35mm lens that will give me that special character like a Noctilux or 50 Summilux pre-asph. Does something like that exist? I was looking into the 35mm steel rim re-issue, but feel like it has already too much glow at f1.4. Any recommendations. Example images would be amazing as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lee S Posted March 17, 2023 Share #2 Posted March 17, 2023 I understand the 35mm Nokton Classic F1.4 V2 is closely related to the steel rim. Might be worth a look? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted March 17, 2023 Share #3 Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Lee S said: I understand the 35mm Nokton Classic F1.4 V2 is closely related to the steel rim. Might be worth a look? + single coating. But the OP might implies those swirly bokeh, that’s vintage mostly. Edited March 17, 2023 by jaeger Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted March 17, 2023 Share #4 Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) Which Noctilux 50? There are at least three iterations. Try Summaron 35/2.8, King of (ugh, I promised not to call it that) bokeh 35/2 IV, Canon 35/2 LTM, Nokton 35mm f1.2 ASPH, Light Lens Lab 35/2 and Summicron-C 40/2 Edited March 17, 2023 by Al Brown Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronilux Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted March 17, 2023 vor 37 Minuten schrieb jaeger: + single coating. But the OP might implies those swirly bokeh, that’s vintage mostly. I own it and I like it a lot. Bought the SC version for that reason. Just thought there might be a Leica lens I am missing out on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowmagnon Posted March 17, 2023 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2023 Canon 35mm f1.8 that's the lens u r looking for Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonzo Posted March 17, 2023 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) vor 46 Minuten schrieb Cronilux: I own it and I like it a lot. Bought the SC version for that reason. Just thought there might be a Leica lens I am missing out on. There are a few versions of the 35mm Summilux pre asph. Try one of the later copys. The Steel Rim and the infinity lock version have the most glow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted March 17, 2023 Share #8 Posted March 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Cronilux said: [...] I was looking into the 35mm steel rim re-issue, but feel like it has already too much glow at f1.4. [...] If you find too much glow out of the current (v3?) version of that lens, neither v1 nor v2 of the same will fit your bill i fear. I would keep the Nokton 35/1.4 SC v2 you already have then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted March 17, 2023 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cronilux said: special character i personally like the CV 35mm f1.2 III. it's basically permanently glued to my m246. it's not too big or heavy (smaller and lighter than the mk. I and II) it's easily sharp enough wide open (for my needs). it also vignettes quite a bit wide open, but again that works well for portraits shooting this lens at f1.2 gives the images a unique look for this focal length. also has a MFD of 0.5m. you can judge for yourself if this the type of 'special' you're looking for 🤓 n.b. - i've cropped most of these images in post 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! Edited March 17, 2023 by sometimesmaybe 15 Quote 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/373157-searching-for-a-special-35mm/?do=findComment&comment=4727874'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted March 18, 2023 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) Vintage Canons or Nikkors in LTM. The respective 35/1.5 and 35/1.8 have reached sky-high prices, but the 35/1.8 or 35/2 (Canon) or 35/2.5 (Nikkor) are much more affordable. I also like the CV 35/1.2 v1 (although it is indeed large and heavy) and the MS-Optics Apoqualia 35/1.4 (no experience with the more recent 35/1.3), but they both have become scarce. I can think of a few others, but they are either extremely difficult to find or would require a conversion to be used on a Leica body. Plenty of examples in this thread. Edited March 18, 2023 by Ecar Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiggiGun Posted March 18, 2023 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2023 Noctilux use spécial glass. So, color rendering is difficult to imitate. If you talking about Bokeh wide open etc. l guess the Steel Rim is very close or similar Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted March 18, 2023 Share #12 Posted March 18, 2023 Zenit also made a crazy M mount 35mm f1.0 a few years ago... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted March 19, 2023 Share #13 Posted March 19, 2023 I bought the VM 35mm Nokton III f1.2 last year and a little while ago bought the Nokton Classic II SC f1.4. For me the Nokton f1.2 serves as a 35mm 'Noctilux'. I've been pleased with the results on M10M and M11. Ergonomics and weight make it a pleasure to use. The small size and light weight of the Classic II SC make for an excellent 'walk-about' lens that is capable of excellent results (IMHO, of course!). 1) Nokton III / M11 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) Classic II SC / M11 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2) Classic II SC / M11 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/373157-searching-for-a-special-35mm/?do=findComment&comment=4729518'>More sharing options...
iPacific Posted March 19, 2023 Share #14 Posted March 19, 2023 Leica 35mm 1.4 pre-a German It will glow at 1.4 but not that glow as the steel rim Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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