Mark Pope Posted August 25, 2009 Share #1 Posted August 25, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) My 50mm f1.1 Nokton arrived on Saturday courtesy of Louis. My first opportunity to use the lens was on Sunday when we went to the Fairford Steam Rally. 1. Discussing engines... 2. Showman 3. Taking pictures 4. The "Burrell" This was taken at f5.6 as I wanted to see how the lens was as a general purpose lens. It performed very nicely IMHO. C&C welcome. Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Hi Mark Pope, Take a look here My first 50mm f1.1 Nokton shots. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stuny Posted August 25, 2009 Share #2 Posted August 25, 2009 Mark - Excellent , individually and as a series for composition, tonal range, tonal richness, detail and selective focus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted August 25, 2009 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2009 I'm considering this lens as a future purchase so I tried a little extra post-processing and tweaking. I think it's a winner and a great value over the Noctilux, even if you have to take a few minutes to do some tweaking. Thank you for this series! 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! 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/94399-my-first-50mm-f11-nokton-shots/?do=findComment&comment=1004567'>More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted August 25, 2009 Share #4 Posted August 25, 2009 Part of the value of the lens is that it does not make contrasty images. It's able to fill out all the tones of what we used to call the Zone System, as the original version showed so well. From this standpoint, the revised version 'un-Noctiluxes' it. But to each his own $5K of taste. Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted August 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted August 26, 2009 Mark - Excellent , individually and as a series for composition, tonal range, tonal richness, detail and selective focus. Mark, Great series as Stuart has said. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted August 26, 2009 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2009 Part of the value of the lens is that it does not make contrasty images. It's able to fill out all the tones of what we used to call the Zone System, as the original version showed so well. From this standpoint, the revised version 'un-Noctiluxes' it. But to each his own $5K of taste. Kirk Yes, that's indeed the charm of many very fast lenses opened up, the 50 1.2L Canon, the 80R lux, the 75 M Lux, and it looks like the Nokton too--in addition, of course, to the Noctilux itself. I wonder what, really, the newest Nocti looks like (the 0.95?). I haven't seen enough wide-open shots to really know... @ Mark--those are lovely shots. I have to say, though, that the first one exhibits some truly crazy bokeh... and while the Noctilux can get there (with point source lights especially) I don't usually see quite the busy-ness the Nokton is showing. It's interesting though, for sure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted August 26, 2009 Share #7 Posted August 26, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) My mistake, thinking it was an older Noctilux & not a new Nokton. $1K, not 5, & quite nice for the price. These are some of the sharpest Nokton 1.1 shots I've seen. The bokeh is indeed interesting/unusual. Kirk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks everybody for your replies. @Wilfredo - what did you do to the shot? I'd be interested to know... @Jamie - with regard to the first shot, I agree the bokeh is a bit wild, though this is due in part to the b&w rendering - adjusting the colour sliders in Lightroom made for some interesting effects There were a lot of specular hightlights around, what with all of the shiny traction engines and other kit. @Kirk - for just over £1k, this is a super lens IMHO. I'm delighted with it, though it takes a bit of work to get the best out of it. The bokeh isn't going to be to everyone's taste, though personally, I like the effects this lens creates. All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted August 26, 2009 Share #9 Posted August 26, 2009 At that price, you don't have to always shoot it wide open. I'm sure the bokeh gets better depending on the stop, distance, light, and person. Only thing I don't like is the toning. Is that sepia? Also, did you have to do much sharpening in post? Congrats on the lens. Would like to see one in color. Amado Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted August 26, 2009 Share #10 Posted August 26, 2009 Thanks everybody for your replies.@Wilfredo - what did you do to the shot? I'd be interested to know... @Jamie - with regard to the first shot, I agree the bokeh is a bit wild, though this is due in part to the b&w rendering - adjusting the colour sliders in Lightroom made for some interesting effects There were a lot of specular hightlights around, what with all of the shiny traction engines and other kit. @Kirk - for just over £1k, this is a super lens IMHO. I'm delighted with it, though it takes a bit of work to get the best out of it. The bokeh isn't going to be to everyone's taste, though personally, I like the effects this lens creates. All the best Mark Mark, I used PSCS4 (also available is PSCS3) B&W filters to separate the tones, a little sharpening, and played with the levels. Then I added a tad of toning using color balance. I also softened the background to add a touch more bokeh. This is my basic procedure for all my B&W work, although sometimes I use Silver Efex Pro. My aim is always to separate the tones as in the 10 ZONES in Zone system photography. In my version it is probably most notable in the face. For the price, I believe this lens will do just fine and then some. Most of us can't blow $10,000.00 on a lens so I am really happy there is an alternative to the Noctilux the rest of us can afford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks Wilfredo. Much appreciated. Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglouis Posted August 28, 2009 Share #12 Posted August 28, 2009 Well done, Mark. Some remarkable shots and I'm glad you are enjoying the lens. LouisB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks Louis! Cheers Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdb Posted August 29, 2009 Share #14 Posted August 29, 2009 Excellent Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted August 29, 2009 Virgil, thanks! Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted April 6, 2010 Share #16 Posted April 6, 2010 Mark or anyone else with this lens, are you using a step down 58-55 ring to attach a Leica 55mm UVIR filter for use with the M8? I've decided to take the plunge and I have just ordered the Nokton f/1.1 lens. I can't wait to slap it on the M8. This will be my first Nokton lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted April 6, 2010 Wilfredo, congratulations on getting the Nokton. I know you will enjoy it! I don't use a 55mm filter - mine came with a 58mm B&W 486 IR cut filter. I don't see why the step-down ring shouldn't work though, as the risk of vignetting with the M8 would be negligible. Have fun! Best wishes Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted April 8, 2010 Share #18 Posted April 8, 2010 Mark, I ordered a 58mm B+W IR/UV for use with the Nokton lens. Everything is in motion now so by this time next week, I should have the Bargain Noctilux in my hands (I prefer not calling it a Poor Man's Noctilux because even at the bargain price, it's still beyond the reach of most of the world's population). I'm very excited about this lens. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Pope Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted April 8, 2010 Wilfredo, I look forward to seeing some shots. Another filter that I recently acquired was a 8x (3 stop) ND filter, as I have had problems with overexposure even at 1/8000 and ISO 160. I just need some sunshine to check this out:) Best wishes Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissah Posted April 8, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 8, 2010 youre using this on the m8 or m9? really like what your pulling form this lens. best,melissa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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