Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>What does W signify in the nikkor? No means. The W-Nikkor-C 53/2.5 is a chrome LTM lens, very small and compact, sharp, with a funny circular and swirly bokeh. Made probably in the early 50ies. See two samples here: funny bokeh f2.5 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Didier/various/nikkor35-a.jpg.html sharpness at f8 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Didier/various/nikkor35-b.jpg.html >Is the Nokton the normal variant or the single coated one? Sorry if I >wasn't >paying sufficient attention. What did you think of the Nokton's >performance? >I don't mean vs the lovely ASPH. That would hardly be fair given the price >differential. Mine is the SC version, single coated. The performance is great in terms of sharpness and contrast, the size is small and light as the old 35 Summilux. A good everyday shooter. It was my main lens on the M6. The bokeh at f1.4 is a bit harsh as with all fast CV lenses but gets soft above f2. The aperture/focus rings were a bit stiff but after a lot of use the handling has become smooth. But on the R-D1 the field of view became a 60mm, which is slightly too long for a standard lens for me. That's (one of) the reasons I bought the shorter 35 Summilux. Didier