Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ric There's no other reason to buy such a big and heavy lens than the speed. I have used f1.2 several times where every half stop more was welcome (but no pictures amongst worth to be posted, so far). The lens is very sharp stopped down but even at lower apertures it looks largely sharp enough to me, though Mr. Erwin Puts has another opinion about this. But fortunately he does not shoot my pictures. I'm also very pleased with it's bokeh, which is the creamiest from all fast CV lenses I own or owned (Ultron 35, Nokton 40). I believed all asph lenses have a rather harsh bokeh but this lens, with 3 asph surfaces, proves the opposite. The handling is also good for me, even when the focus ring is slightly stiff. From my experience with the 40 Nokton this will imrove when using it often enough. The aperture ring is more than comfortable. A funny detail, the f1.2 stop makes another, higher sound than all other stops. You "hear" the speed... The finder intrusion, with standard hood, is not significant with the Epson R-D1 but more with the M6 which has a lower finder position. The bayonet index is a bit small and too discreet for quick and intuitive lens changing. But's that's peanuts. All in all, a very recommended lens if you want the speed - there's no Nocti in the 35 class. Didier >Will you share your impressions of the Nokton 35? Zeni let me borrow >his. I'm getting the feel of it this week. It's not so hefty >alongside a Noctilux. >Carried it to NC State Fair today, though I spent much of my time >with the Elmarit 28 strapped on making pretend I'm Ball Arche;^) >ric >>This church joins my paw for the third time: >>http://mogool.com/PAW2007/?pic=44 >>R-D1s, CV 35/1.2 Nokton, ISO 200, b/w + orange filter settings. >>Thanks for looking >>Didier