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CanDocGuy
12-04-2007, 12:55
any thoughts? my reason for asking is, I read on a website posting about the 40 1.4 S.C. (single coat) there was a suggestion, "that there is more to B&W photography than sharpness" or something to that effect.

For me, tack sharp IS the main thing in my type of work. I really like the idea of the 40 1.4 (multi coat) but if there are some sharpness issues, that precludes me from considering it.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
kevin m
12-04-2007, 13:20
I had the SC version and never found it wanting for sharpness. The attached pic was either at f1.7 or f2.0.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52725&d=1196806810
ClaremontPhoto
12-04-2007, 13:24
The sharpness would be the same with both versions: it's the contrast (as I understand it) that varies very very slightly.

The SC is commonly said to better than the MC for B&W.

I disagree and use the SC for color and love the 'old fashioned' look.
Gabriel M.A.
12-04-2007, 13:33
any thoughts?
40 1.4 sharp, yes.
CanDocGuy
12-04-2007, 14:12
Thanks everyone.

Cheers.

BTW, Kevin, very nice picture!
Bébèrt
12-06-2007, 11:02
Sharp and bokeh ?
kevin m
12-06-2007, 11:49
BTW, Kevin, very nice picture!

Thank you! :)

You really can't go wrong buying one to try it. Even if you buy new and then sell it you don't stand to lose much.
etrigan63
12-06-2007, 12:14
The 40mm Nokton is a gem! I have the MC version and am incredibly pleased with it.
Bokeh is very nice as well. I am very happy with it's B&W performance as well.

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Johnmcd
12-06-2007, 13:24
It's the sharpest lens I own including my Canon L's,

http://johnmcd.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p366688923.jpg

http://johnmcd.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p93911152.jpg

Cheers,
John
minoltist7
12-07-2007, 12:17
Real BW shooters don't make sharp pictures :-) joking
imho, MC vs SC is a pure marketing thing. Look to the prices - SC is more expensve, but in real life (from manufacturing standpoint) it should be cheaper.
So, I think if there was a "blind test" between two versions, average person hardly can notice the difference
minoltist7
12-07-2007, 12:17
Real BW shooters don't make sharp pictures :-) joking
imho, MC vs SC is a pure marketing thing. Look to the prices - SC is more expensve, but in real life (from manufacturing standpoint) it should be cheaper.
So, I think if there was a "blind test" between two versions, average person hardly can notice the difference