Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott, The Nikkor 50mm 1.4 is a rather nice Sonnar knock off. I only used it in the Nikon rangefinder mount but I suspect that the formula was the same. Good contrast, resistant to flare compared to same generation Canon or Leica, but not very good by today's multicoated standards. Classic Sonnar look with a very good central core of sharp image with a gradually softening edge at the wider apertures. Mine was always better at under 2 meters and not so good as you moved to infinity. Curvature of field was very aparent. I also had the F2 version. Not quite as sharp and no reason to keep my sample. Instead of spending relatively large dollars on the Nikon, buy two or three Jupitors and you will have a very nice lens. They will not be quite as good close up but better in the middle distances. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 9/17/06, Scott McLoughlin <scott@adrenaline.com> wrote: > > Love to hear about experiences with either. > > Scott > > Ken Iisaka wrote: > > > Which one? 2.0 or 1.4? > > > > Scott McLoughlin wrote: > > > >> Any opinions on the LTM Nikkor 50mm lenses? > >> > >> Scott > >> > >> Don Dory wrote: > >> > >>> Luis, > >>> Oh, I don't think youi have too many 50's. If you like a little > >>> softer look, > >>> try using an uncoated Summitar. They are not too expensive and can > >>> provide > >>> a lovely look as long as you don't include bright lights in the > >>> frame. Or, > >>> pick up a Canon 50mm F1.4. The Canon has a quite wonderful rendition > >>> especially wider than 5.6. So in your bright landscape perhaps some > >>> FP4 in > >>> Rodinal. > >>> > >>> Don > >>> don.dory@gmail.com > >>> > >>> > >>> On 9/17/06, Luis Ripoll <luisripoll@telefonica.net> wrote: > >>> > >>>> > >>>> Thanks Don, > >>>> > >>>> The 50 Summilux ASPH is an outstanding lens, maybe for my style too > >>>> sharp. > >>>> Additionally we generally have a bright sun and we could appreciate > >>>> some > >>>> "softer" contrast. Even so I ask me if I'm doing a mistake holding 3 > >>>> lenses > >>>> of 50 (Summicron, Elmar, Summilux from 1965) and additionally the > >>>> Tri-Elmar! > >>>> > >>>> The same thing arrives me with the 35, I have the Summicron (4th) > >>>> and the > >>>> Summilux previous to the ASPH...., but I'm really very happy with my > >>>> lenses. > >>>> > >>>> I'm sorry, I not understand SWMBO... > >>>> > >>>> I want go to the Airport too and see....... > >>>> > >>>> Saludos desde Barcelona > >>>> Luis > >>>> > >>>> - > >>> > >>> > >> [snip] > >> > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > -- > Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps > Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 > (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >