Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Didier, that's very instructive. Isn't that OOF area bizarre in the first? Nothing to complain about in the sharpness, though. It's very interesting that CV have elected to produce the two versions of the 40; engineering by coating options. Kobayashi San has carved a very positive and credible niche with these products. Very positive to have the range of personalities to the M options with Leica, Zeiss and CV all quite distinct. Much to be preferred to the convergence/sameness amongst DSLRs. Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Didier Ludwig Sent: Tuesday, 26 September 2006 22:14 To: Leica Users Group Subject: [Leica] W-Nikkor-C and Nokton >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 _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information