Sharpness in the center of the frame already approaches excellent levels at f/1.4, although performance towards the edges of the frame falls way behind, only producing fair levels of clarity. Stopping down improves performance across the frame, with sharpness peaking between f/4 and f/5.6 in the center of the frame.
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/voigtlander-nokton-58mm-f-1-4-sl-ii-lens-review-25670
Hi,
I'm looking to get the Voigtlander 58mm f1.4 Nokton (Nikon Mount) and adapter to use with my Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 on my GH2. I primarily shoot video.
When researching this lens I've come across a lot of talk about the lens overexposing by 2/3 f-stops and a few people are saying it's the chip that causes this. Am I correct in thinking that this don't be a problem for me on the GH2 as with a the camera wouldn't be able to meter the lens anyway?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks, Matthew
what is the f-stop rule?
Just an FYI (as I've recently picked up the Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 and the Nokton 58mm f/1.4 in Nikon mount): not all of the new SL-II lenses have the "Nokton 25mm" focus ring style; mine has a rubber grip that I find much easier to do wide focus pulls with.
Both are gorgeous lenses, and make a perfect set with the 25mm f/.95 using the "f-stop rule".
The new version, Voigtlander SL II 58mm 58/1.4 N, is available.
http://checkout.cameraquest.com/catalog/product/3dabde6bf5c24f5b8fd87057e2c7a285
The good-old same optics, but new focus ring style like Nokton 25mm 0.95. Cute :)
The price is same as the old model.
Thanks. Then how bout this. Nikon G or F adaptor, or would it technically work with either?
-asking because I'm not clear on whether the aperture control would effect the size of the adaptor and thus change the width of the lens.
I have a Minolta 58/f1.4 that I bought for $25 that shows similar bokeh as those for this lens. Has anyone compared the two lenses?
@last_SHIFT: Not too odd, since both Zeiss ZF2 and Voigtländer are made by Cosina.
Nikon to M43
What kind of adaptor for this to m4/3?
Whichever you want.
So buy the old or the new one :P
FYI Cosina renewed the lens.
Nikon directiion, but Canon mount also available.
Which direction does the ring turn? The Nikon direction or regular?
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