Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter: Thanks much, very useful information and pics. Sharp is right.. nice work. Given what you and others have said I may stick with the 50 summicron (or get both!) cheers Jack McLain Tucson, AZ http://jackmclain-photography.dotcommunity.net - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Klein" <pklein@2alpha.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 8:01 PM Subject: [Leica] Voightlander lenses; 50 1.5, 28 1.9, and 75 2.5 > At 03:01 PM 7/22/03 -0700, Jack McLain wrote: > >What's the scoop on the Voightlander 50 f1.5, 28 f1.9, and the 75 2.5? Are > >these as good as advertized? > >thanks > > Jack: I have the 50/1.5 Nokton, and I'm very happy with it. I consider it > a specialty lens for available light. It is very good at medium apertures, > too, but the 50/2 Summicron is just plain superb, with noticeably more > "sparkle" and subtlety of gradation. > > The Nokton has an edgier, wirier look in the out-of-focus areas (bokeh) > than the Summilux or Summicron. In particular, out of focus highlights can > take on a very sharp edge, rather than fading away. This is its downfall > for some Leicaphiles. > > The Nokton is a bit sharper overall than the Summilux wide-open. The > Summilux has that classic smooth Leica look, the Nokton appears more > modern. This is all very subtle--shooting technique and lighting make more > of a difference. > > Some of the Voigtlander lenses have quality control variations, and can be > slightly decentered. This can lead to one side of the picture being > slightly less sharp than the other. So if you buy one, you should test it > with slow film on a tripod, and return it if you find yours is > decentered. Leica lenses usually do not have this issue. > > Here are some Nokton pictures, taken at last year's LHSA gathering in > Portland. Many were taken under very dull, poor light. And no, the irony > of shooting the LHSA with a Voigtlander lens was not lost on me, but I was > decidedly not the only one doing it. > > http://www2.2alpha.com/~pklein/lhsa2002/13henning.htm > http://www2.2alpha.com/~pklein/lhsa2002/14tuulikki.htm > http://www2.2alpha.com/~pklein/lhsa2002/21leicarose.htm > http://www2.2alpha.com/~pklein/lhsa2002/23-2pkleins.htm > http://www2.2alpha.com/~pklein/lhsa2002/30ted.htm > http://www2.2alpha.com/~pklein/lhsa2002/30teddetail.htm > http://www2.2alpha.com/~pklein/lhsa2002/36rabiner.htm > > Hope this helps, > --Peter Klein > Seattle > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html