knut_schwinzer Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 This lens is always put aside for weight/size issues.But I have to insist on its very good performance in any light condition!Here comes a proof!I'm doing almost everything with it,Flare less than my eyesight, bokeh more than ok.No need to change lens from day to night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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knut_schwinzer Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 sorry for overposting!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 wide open!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 But why do you need f/1.2 to shoot in daylight? How about some night shots there, Knut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Last post typo: Read CV Nokton 35mm f 1.2 instead. It's obvious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Rob, you are just faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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harvey_edelstein1 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Those last two shots show why. I have a Nikon 50 1.2 and your photos show not only the speed but that you get more DOF with the 35 than I get with my 50. Looks like a great tool, those night shots outdoors you could not get with many lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christoph_hammann Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I concur it is a useful lens and <a href="http://web.mac.com/chammann/iWeb/Mostly%20Black%26White/Nokton.html"> I've been using it just like you up until a few months ago</a>.<br>Wonderful bokeh, too:<br><img src="http://web.mac.com/chammann/iWeb/Mostly%20Black%26White/Nokton_files/MP35N_091106_2_27_vue_BWcro.jpg" ><br> But it sure is heavy, large and intrudes upon the lower right third of the 35 mm frame in my MP's finder. So I gave in to her midget sister, the Color Skopar 2.5 35 mm PII lens. Much less of a nose, and the dof is fine at open aperture as well.<br><br>Best regards, Christoph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I find this lens a bit soft wide open, sort of the equivalent of my pre-asph 50mm Summilux (I know it is a different focal length). I like the speed but find the difference from my asph 35mm summilux to be insignificant and the lux is extremely sharp wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 A fine lens to be sure. Was considering it when the Nokton 35/1.4 came along. A touch slower but a whole lot lighter than the Nokton 35/1.2 and very compact. And at around half the price of the 35/1.2. I like someone to convince me about why I need the Nokton 35/1.2. I've used it and liked the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohir_ali Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Size and weight are not reasons not to get and use this lens. Sure, it's only slightly faster than the 35 f1.4 Leica asph, but it has a unique signature. When I was in a longish term assignment I had one of these. I sold it when I got a noctilux, which to me had a 'bigger' signature. Now that I'm more mobile, I sold them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinteo Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I love this lens; I just wish that it didn't obscure the bottom right hand corner of my viewfinder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 The Nokton 35/1.2 Aspherical is nearly as good as my 35/1.4 Asph. I love it. And despite its optical and mechanical perfection it is soooo inexpensive. IMO the best offer for low-light shooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I used to have the Nokton 35/1.2, and I liked the way you could shoot wide open at night: <center><img src=http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/3019578-md.jpg></center> <center>M6, Nokton 35/1.2</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 <center><img src=http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/3019587-md.jpg></center> <center>M6, Nokton 35/1.2</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james mitchell dc Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 <center><img src=http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/3019593-md.jpg></center> <center>M6, Nokton 35/1.2</center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Great shots all! Thanks for starting the thread Knut. Anyone want to post some VC 35mm f/1.4 so I can finally make a decision?<g> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesixpack Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 As someone said, and I confirm, the 35/1.2 Nokton has its own signature and fine properties. Its size is inconsequential if those properties are important to you what you shoot. It is what it is. Nothing else compares, the same as nothing else compares to the 50 Noctilux. Trying to do such a comparison is apples and oranges and, in my opinion, pointless. Trying to compare a partial stop slower 35/1.4 Classic Nokton, and basing such a comparison on reduced size, weight, cost is immaterial. The 35/1.4 Classic Nokton is NOT the 35/1.2 Nokton. As I said, the 35/1.2 Nokton is what it is and that is unique... just as the 50 Noctilux is unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Joe, you are right on! Any illustration of your work with it available? Cheers all, Knut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 another pic, if I manage to post it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Dunno... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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