Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 II Multi Coated Lens For Leica M, Black
NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4II VM. Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II VM mount interchangeable lens for rangefinder cameras. With its compact size and large maximum aperture realized by combining a traditional symmetrical lens configuration with the latest optical materials, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 VM is the ideal semi wide-angle lens for rangefinder cameras, and the lens has received wide acclaim over the more than 10 years since its release in 2008. While retaining the soft and beautiful "bokeh" at full aperture and sharp rendering when stopped down of its predecessor, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 II VM is updated for enhanced user friendliness on digital cameras. The optical formula of this lens received a "tune up" with the aim of improving focus accuracy when using live view to focus. The spherical aberrations that influenced image rendering on its predecessor are retained as is, intentionally so. However with this upgraded version, with respect to the phenomenon caused by spherical aberrations where the focus position shifts when stopping the aperture down to capture an image after focusing with live view at maximum aperture, this shift in the image plane caused by changing the aperture is now almost entirely eliminated. Furthermore, for focusing at the center of the image using live view and then rposing to place the subject toward the periphery, stable imaging is realized by improving astigmatism in the intermediate region high range of the image in order to suppress waviness in the image plane at the intermediate region of the image. In addition, the new lens features the same highly accurate focusing cam as its predecessor for reliable focusing from maximum aperture using an optical rangefinder. The new lens is offered with two types of coating: multi-coating for neutral color rendering and single coating for classical tones. You can choose the lens coating to suit your taste.
NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4II VM. Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II VM mount interchangeable lens for rangefinder cameras. With its compact size and large maximum aperture realized by combining a traditional symmetrical lens configuration with the latest optical materials, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 VM is the ideal semi wide-angle lens for rangefinder cameras, and the lens has received wide acclaim over the more than 10 years since its release in 2008. While retaining the soft and beautiful "bokeh" at full aperture and sharp rendering when stopped down of its predecessor, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 II VM is updated for enhanced user friendliness on digital cameras. The optical formula of this lens received a "tune up" with the aim of improving focus accuracy when using live view to focus. The spherical aberrations that influenced image rendering on its predecessor are retained as is, intentionally so. However with this upgraded version, with respect to the phenomenon caused by spherical aberrations where the focus position shifts when stopping the aperture down to capture an image after focusing with live view at maximum aperture, this shift in the image plane caused by changing the aperture is now almost entirely eliminated. Furthermore, for focusing at the center of the image using live view and then rposing to place the subject toward the periphery, stable imaging is realized by improving astigmatism in the intermediate region high range of the image in order to suppress waviness in the image plane at the intermediate region of the image. In addition, the new lens features the same highly accurate focusing cam as its predecessor for reliable focusing from maximum aperture using an optical rangefinder. The new lens is offered with two types of coating: multi-coating for neutral color rendering and single coating for classical tones. You can choose the lens coating to suit your taste.
NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4II VM. Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II VM mount interchangeable lens for rangefinder cameras. With its compact size and large maximum aperture realized by combining a traditional symmetrical lens configuration with the latest optical materials, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 VM is the ideal semi wide-angle lens for rangefinder cameras, and the lens has received wide acclaim over the more than 10 years since its release in 2008. While retaining the soft and beautiful "bokeh" at full aperture and sharp rendering when stopped down of its predecessor, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 II VM is updated for enhanced user friendliness on digital cameras. The optical formula of this lens received a "tune up" with the aim of improving focus accuracy when using live view to focus. The spherical aberrations that influenced image rendering on its predecessor are retained as is, intentionally so. However with this upgraded version, with respect to the phenomenon caused by spherical aberrations where the focus position shifts when stopping the aperture down to capture an image after focusing with live view at maximum aperture, this shift in the image plane caused by changing the aperture is now almost entirely eliminated. Furthermore, for focusing at the center of the image using live view and then rposing to place the subject toward the periphery, stable imaging is realized by improving astigmatism in the intermediate region high range of the image in order to suppress waviness in the image plane at the intermediate region of the image. In addition, the new lens features the same highly accurate focusing cam as its predecessor for reliable focusing from maximum aperture using an optical rangefinder. The new lens is offered with two types of coating: multi-coating for neutral color rendering and single coating for classical tones. You can choose the lens coating to suit your taste.
NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4II VM. Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II VM mount interchangeable lens for rangefinder cameras. With its compact size and large maximum aperture realized by combining a traditional symmetrical lens configuration with the latest optical materials, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 VM is the ideal semi wide-angle lens for rangefinder cameras, and the lens has received wide acclaim over the more than 10 years since its release in 2008. While retaining the soft and beautiful "bokeh" at full aperture and sharp rendering when stopped down of its predecessor, the NOKTON classic 35mm F1.4 II VM is updated for enhanced user friendliness on digital cameras. The optical formula of this lens received a "tune up" with the aim of improving focus accuracy when using live view to focus. The spherical aberrations that influenced image rendering on its predecessor are retained as is, intentionally so. However with this upgraded version, with respect to the phenomenon caused by spherical aberrations where the focus position shifts when stopping the aperture down to capture an image after focusing with live view at maximum aperture, this shift in the image plane caused by changing the aperture is now almost entirely eliminated. Furthermore, for focusing at the center of the image using live view and then rposing to place the subject toward the periphery, stable imaging is realized by improving astigmatism in the intermediate region high range of the image in order to suppress waviness in the image plane at the intermediate region of the image. In addition, the new lens features the same highly accurate focusing cam as its predecessor for reliable focusing from maximum aperture using an optical rangefinder. The new lens is offered with two types of coating: multi-coating for neutral color rendering and single coating for classical tones. You can choose the lens coating to suit your taste.
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The lowest price for Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 II Multi Coated Lens For Leica M, Black right now is $819.00 at RubberMonkey.com.au, compared across 3 retailers.
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Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4II Nokton Classic MC Lens: Leica M
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Voigtlander Nokton Classic S.C. 35mm f/1.4 II (Leica M Mount)
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 II SC - Leica M Mount
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This lens is amazing, and since the version II came out the problem of the older one: focus shift, has been nearly completely eliminated.The lens is super compact, fast and has in my opinion a great rendering. The build quality of Voigtlander is since recent years improved a lot, I had some bad experiences with their lenses about 10-15 years ago.The lens itself reminds, rendering wise, of the old 35mm Summilux-M, except without focus shift, and now multi coated optics (unless you opt for the single coated version).I've used the lens on MP, M5, and M3 and it works on all 3 equally great. I have not yet used it on a digital body and or with colour negative film, so I can't say anything about the colour rendering. But the internet is filled with reviews about ... MoreThis lens is amazing, and since the version II came out the problem of the older one: focus shift, has been nearly completely eliminated.The lens is super compact, fast and has in my opinion a great rendering. The build quality of Voigtlander is since recent years improved a lot, I had some bad experiences with their lenses about 10-15 years ago.The lens itself reminds, rendering wise, of the old 35mm Summilux-M, except without focus shift, and now multi coated optics (unless you opt for the single coated version).I've used the lens on MP, M5, and M3 and it works on all 3 equally great. I have not yet used it on a digital body and or with colour negative film, so I can't say anything about the colour rendering. But the internet is filled with reviews about this lens, and I'll write on my website about it as well eventually when I've owned it longer.In short:Great lens for the price, with great performance stopped down and lovely classical rendering wide open.
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The lens has a nice image quality. Very good reesolution, I like the contrast curve this lens produces. But the size and smooth focus is the sweet spot @39mm filter size. This image is copyrighted ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2021_F.BLUM
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I searched a while before to buy it, and I heard good and bad things about this lens. Some find its strong character wide open: sharp in the middle, soft in the corner with the classic (as its name) glow for bright exposures and highlights. It could be unique for some, but the classic glow is unacceptable for others. Some think it's the perfect match for film, some (like me) think it's great for digital too. I read many people's comments saying the M10M + 35 Nokton is the perfect match. De gustibus not est disputandum :-) My take? It's an extraordinary commitment when you want a small, light, and affordable lens (in the RF world), sharp enough from f/4 to f/8 for any use. Decent sharp at f/2, exciting and peculiar look at 1.4. The ring of fire's flare, it can be ... MoreI searched a while before to buy it, and I heard good and bad things about this lens. Some find its strong character wide open: sharp in the middle, soft in the corner with the classic (as its name) glow for bright exposures and highlights. It could be unique for some, but the classic glow is unacceptable for others. Some think it's the perfect match for film, some (like me) think it's great for digital too. I read many people's comments saying the M10M + 35 Nokton is the perfect match. De gustibus not est disputandum :-) My take? It's an extraordinary commitment when you want a small, light, and affordable lens (in the RF world), sharp enough from f/4 to f/8 for any use. Decent sharp at f/2, exciting and peculiar look at 1.4. The ring of fire's flare, it can be very appealing too. But when I say commitment, it's in a good way.I'm delighted by this gem of a lens. At the moment, I have two 35 for my M10: the one & only 2.8/35 ZM Zeiss Biogon and the this Nokton. When I want outstanding IQ all over the frame, super sharpening, and modern look, I take my Biogon. But, on the other hand, if I need a faster 35, take some environmental portraits or one lens only for travel, I take my Nokton w/o doubt. Because of the two extra stops, because it's slightly lighter, it has a focus tab. And maybe because I don't want sharp clinical photos all the time, I'm ready to embrace a classic unperfect look too. It's wonderful.A tip: these two lenses have the same filter thread of 43mm, and they can share the same hood and filters. The new Voigtlander 50/1.5 II has the same 43mm thread.I highly recommend this lens. Considering the character, weight, size, great build, focus tab, and price, it's a no-brainer. Below, two samples at f/1.4 and f/4
Voigtlander 35mm f/1.4II Nokton Classic MC Lens: Leica M
Delivery $22.90
Voigtlander Nokton Classic S.C. 35mm f/1.4 II (Leica M Mount)
Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4 II SC - Leica M Mount
Backordered online
This lens is amazing, and since the version II came out the problem of the older one: focus shift, has been nearly completely eliminated.The lens is super compact, fast and has in my opinion a great rendering. The build quality of Voigtlander is since recent years improved a lot, I had some bad experiences with their lenses about 10-15 years ago.The lens itself reminds, rendering wise, of the old 35mm Summilux-M, except without focus shift, and now multi coated optics (unless you opt for the single coated version).I've used the lens on MP, M5, and M3 and it works on all 3 equally great. I have not yet used it on a digital body and or with colour negative film, so I can't say anything about the colour rendering. But the internet is filled with reviews about ... MoreThis lens is amazing, and since the version II came out the problem of the older one: focus shift, has been nearly completely eliminated.The lens is super compact, fast and has in my opinion a great rendering. The build quality of Voigtlander is since recent years improved a lot, I had some bad experiences with their lenses about 10-15 years ago.The lens itself reminds, rendering wise, of the old 35mm Summilux-M, except without focus shift, and now multi coated optics (unless you opt for the single coated version).I've used the lens on MP, M5, and M3 and it works on all 3 equally great. I have not yet used it on a digital body and or with colour negative film, so I can't say anything about the colour rendering. But the internet is filled with reviews about this lens, and I'll write on my website about it as well eventually when I've owned it longer.In short:Great lens for the price, with great performance stopped down and lovely classical rendering wide open.
The lens has a nice image quality. Very good reesolution, I like the contrast curve this lens produces. But the size and smooth focus is the sweet spot @39mm filter size. This image is copyrighted ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2021_F.BLUM
I searched a while before to buy it, and I heard good and bad things about this lens. Some find its strong character wide open: sharp in the middle, soft in the corner with the classic (as its name) glow for bright exposures and highlights. It could be unique for some, but the classic glow is unacceptable for others. Some think it's the perfect match for film, some (like me) think it's great for digital too. I read many people's comments saying the M10M + 35 Nokton is the perfect match. De gustibus not est disputandum :-) My take? It's an extraordinary commitment when you want a small, light, and affordable lens (in the RF world), sharp enough from f/4 to f/8 for any use. Decent sharp at f/2, exciting and peculiar look at 1.4. The ring of fire's flare, it can be ... MoreI searched a while before to buy it, and I heard good and bad things about this lens. Some find its strong character wide open: sharp in the middle, soft in the corner with the classic (as its name) glow for bright exposures and highlights. It could be unique for some, but the classic glow is unacceptable for others. Some think it's the perfect match for film, some (like me) think it's great for digital too. I read many people's comments saying the M10M + 35 Nokton is the perfect match. De gustibus not est disputandum :-) My take? It's an extraordinary commitment when you want a small, light, and affordable lens (in the RF world), sharp enough from f/4 to f/8 for any use. Decent sharp at f/2, exciting and peculiar look at 1.4. The ring of fire's flare, it can be very appealing too. But when I say commitment, it's in a good way.I'm delighted by this gem of a lens. At the moment, I have two 35 for my M10: the one & only 2.8/35 ZM Zeiss Biogon and the this Nokton. When I want outstanding IQ all over the frame, super sharpening, and modern look, I take my Biogon. But, on the other hand, if I need a faster 35, take some environmental portraits or one lens only for travel, I take my Nokton w/o doubt. Because of the two extra stops, because it's slightly lighter, it has a focus tab. And maybe because I don't want sharp clinical photos all the time, I'm ready to embrace a classic unperfect look too. It's wonderful.A tip: these two lenses have the same filter thread of 43mm, and they can share the same hood and filters. The new Voigtlander 50/1.5 II has the same 43mm thread.I highly recommend this lens. Considering the character, weight, size, great build, focus tab, and price, it's a no-brainer. Below, two samples at f/1.4 and f/4
I purchased this for my Leica CL on Dec 30, 2021. This was for my street photography hobby, not my production camera. I would use it roughly 2 times per month or for a picture around the house.Picture quality: Loved it. Nothing bad to say about the picture quality at all.Build quality: the lens feels well built. on January 27th 2023 I went to adjust the aperture and the ring was loose. The aperture ring fell off the tracks. It still worked with a little TLC while adjusting but the lens was never dropped or put in any luggage that could have banged it. After reading up on it, it turns out its pretty common.I purchased this in-store in NY on the recommendation of the employee in the camera department. (Purchased it with my Leica).He toted the build quality and ... MoreI purchased this for my Leica CL on Dec 30, 2021. This was for my street photography hobby, not my production camera. I would use it roughly 2 times per month or for a picture around the house.Picture quality: Loved it. Nothing bad to say about the picture quality at all.Build quality: the lens feels well built. on January 27th 2023 I went to adjust the aperture and the ring was loose. The aperture ring fell off the tracks. It still worked with a little TLC while adjusting but the lens was never dropped or put in any luggage that could have banged it. After reading up on it, it turns out its pretty common.I purchased this in-store in NY on the recommendation of the employee in the camera department. (Purchased it with my Leica).He toted the build quality and was knowledgeable but unfortunately wasn't the case in this situation.
I’m from the Midwest so I claim poetic license for my headline.You’ll either love this lens or hate this lens.If you’re thinking about it I suggest you look at some YouTube videos showing off this single coated lens and its capabilities.They’ll tell you that it’s soft at 1.4 but don’t believe that. If you take your time and lock down a shot, it’s a stunning beautiful sharp image.I don’t see the need to bother with the multicoated version, because that is not why you are buying this lens.I use it on a Fujifilm XT3 with an adapter from Fotodiox. There adapter from Leica to X mount is the smoothest tightest fit adapter I’ve ever owned.
When I shot film, I mostly used a Nikon FM2 with a 50mm f/1.8 lens. That lens was pretty sharp stopped down, but I really liked the soft-ish way it rendered wide-open. Having made the switch to digital years ago, I've never been able to replicate that rendering... until now.Most lenses these days are too technically flawless. For many applications that's fine, but not always.Wide open, this lens is just sharp enough in the center, and the f/1.4 max aperture has the ability to create excellent subject/background seperation. The bokeh characteristics when shot wide-open may not be to everyone's taste, but I really like it. Also, there's minimal - but still noticeable - chromatic aberration along high contrast transitions at full aperture, but as long as you know that, ... MoreWhen I shot film, I mostly used a Nikon FM2 with a 50mm f/1.8 lens. That lens was pretty sharp stopped down, but I really liked the soft-ish way it rendered wide-open. Having made the switch to digital years ago, I've never been able to replicate that rendering... until now.Most lenses these days are too technically flawless. For many applications that's fine, but not always.Wide open, this lens is just sharp enough in the center, and the f/1.4 max aperture has the ability to create excellent subject/background seperation. The bokeh characteristics when shot wide-open may not be to everyone's taste, but I really like it. Also, there's minimal - but still noticeable - chromatic aberration along high contrast transitions at full aperture, but as long as you know that, it's avoidable - and it's correctible anyway.Stopping down a little changes things completely. By f/2.8, chromatic aberration goes away and it's as sharp as anything Sony makes (I use this with E-mount cameras, via adapter) and even better at f/4 through f/8, after which diffraction sets in.I've included two sample images. Although their resolution is significantly reduced, they'll still give you a good idea how this lens performs. Both are shot on a Sony NEX-6 with a VM-E Close Focus adapter. The portrait of the girl was shot at f/2.8 at ISO 800, while the photo of the two girls by the cornstalks was shot with a 3-stop ND filter at f/1.4 at ISO 100.
At the largest aperture, the lens offers incredibly endearing character. Stopping down to f/5.6 and beyond lets the modern characteristics like contrast and sharpness shine. I don't see any focus shift in my example. The lens is a great value for anyone looking for an affordable, compact, and characterful full frame wide angle lens.
I'll get my only complaint off my chest first, the LH-6 lens hood for this lens is sold separately. You'll want it. That said...I bought this lens for my Fuji X Pro2. It changes the Fuji, it's as if it is the missing piece. The lens is tack sharp. It's a thing of beauty to look at and to hold. The build quality is outstanding, better than I would have expected for the price. One small quirk, the lens is squat with a narrow focusing ring. To assist focusing it has a shallow lever that you push around with your finger instead of grabbing the ring. It takes a bit of getting used to feeling for it with your finger tip, but it's worth the effort. The f/1.4 max aperture gives it a really shallow depth of field with sweet fall off and blur. It's lot of fun to shoot and a ... MoreI'll get my only complaint off my chest first, the LH-6 lens hood for this lens is sold separately. You'll want it. That said...I bought this lens for my Fuji X Pro2. It changes the Fuji, it's as if it is the missing piece. The lens is tack sharp. It's a thing of beauty to look at and to hold. The build quality is outstanding, better than I would have expected for the price. One small quirk, the lens is squat with a narrow focusing ring. To assist focusing it has a shallow lever that you push around with your finger instead of grabbing the ring. It takes a bit of getting used to feeling for it with your finger tip, but it's worth the effort. The f/1.4 max aperture gives it a really shallow depth of field with sweet fall off and blur. It's lot of fun to shoot and a great match for the X Pro2. Since it arrived it's been on the camera non stop and has become my standard walking around the street configuration.
The is a very precision Japanese lens. Very nice files on my M10 40mp Monochrome, Nice @ 1.4 at close focus range, but I like it @ 2.8-5.6 for non critical work (creamy highlights in diffused background lighting)has character , resolution 2 stops down is crisper, as is an industry standard....unless you have the Zeiss 1.4 of 2.0 or Leica 1.,4, or 2.0 in 35mm format. I shot a lot of dramatic clouds with this lens with a dark orange filter and the contrast is just right.... but not a sharp or perfect as my Summilux 50mm 1.4...which cost 4000 $$ more ! If you want a great fast walk around with quick focus and nice tab. that you would take into a dust storm in India ..buy it.... I would not take my Summilux into the dust storm !!! But this 35MM f/1.4 MC lens I would.... ... MoreThe is a very precision Japanese lens. Very nice files on my M10 40mp Monochrome, Nice @ 1.4 at close focus range, but I like it @ 2.8-5.6 for non critical work (creamy highlights in diffused background lighting)has character , resolution 2 stops down is crisper, as is an industry standard....unless you have the Zeiss 1.4 of 2.0 or Leica 1.,4, or 2.0 in 35mm format. I shot a lot of dramatic clouds with this lens with a dark orange filter and the contrast is just right.... but not a sharp or perfect as my Summilux 50mm 1.4...which cost 4000 $$ more ! If you want a great fast walk around with quick focus and nice tab. that you would take into a dust storm in India ..buy it.... I would not take my Summilux into the dust storm !!! But this 35MM f/1.4 MC lens I would.... great second 35mmm lens.
I've been wanting to buy this lens for a long time. So quite compact that I was even scared when I took it out of the box. Great for walking photographs. I haven't taken many photos yet but in all of them, I noticed that it appears a small vignette on the edges of the photo. That might be a little annoying, this is the reason my 4 stars rating.
