nokton 35mm 1.2 photos... [Archive]

michaelbialecki

04-04-2009, 10:00

Hello everybody....I just bought this lens the other day and I am pretty happy with the results so far. I have never shot with a 35mm focal length lens before and it is starting to grow on me. I am going to go to Laos next week for a photo trip and I plan on taking this lens with me. As for now, I'm carrying it everywhere I go so I can get used to it. Here are a couple of shots that were taken in my neighborhood. I would love to see what others are doing with this lens as well...please excuse the poor scans (local lab)...I am in the process of purchasing a scanner......

cheers, michael

payasam

04-04-2009, 10:10

The performance of the lens is good, both for sharpness at the focussed distance and for out-of-focus areas. I assume that the pictures were taken at or near full open aperture. My guess is that you won't part with this lens too soon.

michaelbialecki

04-04-2009, 10:41

Sorry, I think the title of my post could be a bit misleading....not all of the shots above were taken at 1.2.....I am going to edit the original post now.......cheers, michael....

__hh

04-04-2009, 14:22

I've been wanting this lens for a long time..... this post may push me over the line.... your fault )

CK Dexter Haven

04-04-2009, 14:25

Nice shots. What film(s)?
Reminds me i should be using my 35/1.2 (much) more often.

michaelbialecki

04-04-2009, 23:22

Nice shots. What film(s)?
Reminds me i should be using my 35/1.2 (much) more often.

Thanks Dexter.....the film is xp2 and Fuji pro plus II (100).....

I am curious to know, how often do users of this lens shoot wide open?

cheers, michael......

noimmunity

04-05-2009, 00:13

I use it wide open quite often (one of the main but by no means exclusive reasons to put up with The Beast), especially on the M8 when I'm trying to eek out every last bit of light to avoid the dreaded banding of high iso shots in dim lit interiors. On film it produces a distinctively elegant softness with smooth transitions and inimitable depth of field effects.

35mmdelux

04-05-2009, 03:21

The bokeh looks pretty intact. Michael, what is your general lens since you say you never shot w the 35?

michaelbialecki

04-05-2009, 03:55

The bokeh looks pretty intact. Michael, what is your general lens since you say you never shot w the 35?

Good question...well, for the last 3 months since I came back from the states, I have been shooting mostly with a 50mm summicron rigid (thanks to MikeL)...but that doesn't really count...

For the last 7-9 years I have been shooting with a cv 15mm, 28mm elmarit v3, 50mm summilux v1 and an old version of the 90mm summicron...I never really felt the need for a 35mm focal length lens...but a local store had a couple of these lenses (35mm 1.2) in chrome for about 720 usd and I had been thinking about purchasing one for the last 2 months...well, the other day I asked how many they had left in stock, and he said one...so, I figured what the heck...I am never going to be able to buy a brand new one for this price, so I bought it...Everything in Bangkok that concerns Leica (or rangefinder gear) is more expensive than back in the states...with this one lens being the exception....It is a big lens, but it's still smaller than my 90mm summicron, and it fits good in my hands... that said, I usually buy Leica lenses if I can, but since Leica doesn't make such a lens and it is sort of a specialty lens, I figured why not....cheers, michael

buckpago

04-05-2009, 04:25

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_XsM9U3BTp7I/SQ2Ubc_CPqI/AAAAAAAABH8/TIyZR2Ms2ro/s800/800px-081102-FUJI-proplusII-036-web.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_XsM9U3BTp7I/SQ2UbbRs7fI/AAAAAAAABH0/DF4e_OtV30M/s800/800px-081102-FUJI-proplusII-033-web.jpg

heres mine all on wide open,

maddoc

04-05-2009, 04:52

Alex Krasotkin

04-05-2009, 05:16

Nice lens, nice pictures!

Krosya

04-05-2009, 05:43

Michael, buck pago, nice shots from both of you !!

About the 35/1.2 ... How big is the difference between f/1.2 and f/1.4 in practical use ? When comparing to one of the small 35/1.4 lenses out there (35mm Summilux pre-ASPH, CV 35/1.4 MC & SC), does the advantage of having f/1.2 justify for the larger size and weight of the 35/1.2 ?

I think in this particular case of CV 35/1.2, its not just advantage of 1.2 vs 1.4, but rather the signature of this particular lens. I dont know any other lens that draws quite like it. Plus, yes - in some cases it does make a difference - here in caves it did to me:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2594206196_5dcce5f9f5_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2594206112_f172785ca2_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2593519022_b66c8ae3f6_o.jpg

michaelbialecki

04-05-2009, 09:03

Michael, buck pago, nice shots from both of you !!

About the 35/1.2 ... How big is the difference between f/1.2 and f/1.4 in practical use ? When comparing to one of the small 35/1.4 lenses out there (35mm Summilux pre-ASPH, CV 35/1.4 MC & SC), does the advantage of having f/1.2 justify for the larger size and weight of the 35/1.2 ?

Hello Gabor, and thanks for the compliment.....I am probably not the right person to answer this question because I have never had a small 35mm lens before...but one of the main reasons that I bought this lens is along the lines of what Krosya said about its look (signature)....and the fact that I wanted a fast lens...that said, as far as how I shoot and my style is concerned, will 1.2 make a difference to me instead of 1.4, probably not.....but I am going to try to use this lens to create some images that my other lenses wont allow me to do, I think that is one of the main reasons for me buying this lens...that and the fact that I wanted to try a 35mm focal length to see what I am missing.......and it was at a good price ....I guess when I add it all up....I blame it on GAS...cheers, michael

kazeonrff

04-05-2009, 10:43

Your pictures have really gotten me on a real hunger for this lens too!
Price and size have somewhat thrown me off and made me look at the Canon 1.2, but after looking at your photos i'm really taking a liking to this lens.
It renders portraits beautifully at both 1.2 and 1.4

Forget size concerns, i'm definitely gunning for this one now!

P.s. - Bokeh signature reminds me of my own M-hexanon f2 (which i love) , but of course at f2, how is it ever enough?!

chrishayton

04-14-2009, 19:32

I love the shots, shallow depth of field with a 35mm = perfect for me. this looks like a great lens and its a relative bargain, shame its so big. lovely looking subject, you're lucky she poses for photos mine hate me taking her picture :(

Pierre-Christian H

04-14-2009, 19:41

I'm quite happy with mine.

A few shots @ f1.2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3441119348_e83659eef6_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3405568401_b7b39ac83b_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3472/3406380448_14c537ffb8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3440305071_083919b150_b.jpg

steveohan

04-14-2009, 20:12

i've had this lens for almost a year now and it hardly ever leaves my m7. its an incredible lens for the price.
some shots at f/1.2:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2874532193_fd415905dc.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/2684404553_e925f201b0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3233224057_4ee02de2c5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3437415695_f6faa9f5eb.jpg

nome_alice

04-15-2009, 20:24

beautiful shots! perfect way to convince everyone to go out and buy this lens!

although i take the 35/1.7 Ultron out more for everyday shooting, the 35/1.2 Nokton come out when ever i plan on staying out late :o)

a few more to help people decide that they need this lens hehe

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3444373135_07847cbd84.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nome_alice/3444373135/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3441451623_597886be36.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nome_alice/3441451623/)

Photon42

04-16-2009, 12:00

(Nokton@G1)
http://photon.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p98352332-5.jpg

michaelbialecki

05-01-2009, 11:52

Luang Prabang, Laos....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3492267338_5d66a3ca19_o.jpg

Luang Prabang, Laos.....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3491379767_6d5ce7d417_o.jpg
cheers, michael

MikeL

05-01-2009, 11:59

Hey Michael, thanks for sharing these nice photos. Are you starting to like the 35mm focal length?

michaelbialecki

05-01-2009, 12:29

Hey Michael, thanks for sharing these nice photos. Are you starting to like the 35mm focal length?

Hey Mike...thanks for the m3 again, it performed excellent in laos with the 50mm rigid and the 90mm summicron.....as far as the 35mm focal length goes, it's starting to grow on me...but I don't feel right having a 28/35/50 with me,,,it throws things off for me....I think it is either a 35mm or a 28/50...anyways.....here is another one from the nokton....

Vang Vieng, Laos.....Songkran festival.....Nam Song river

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3492389148_d18f83cfb1_o.jpg
cheers, michael

hans voralberg

05-04-2009, 08:04

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3500646481_216600e191_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3501466436_e47fbb09ee_b.jpg

Todd.Hanz

05-04-2009, 11:16

had to search for this one, 35/1.2 at 1.2...

Todd

samoksner

05-06-2009, 15:38

What a great lens; the difference between 1.4 and 1.2 is minor except when you've maxed out your ISO and are shooting at 1/8th of a second, right then, it makes a difference.

I mostly find that short of the 35mm Summilux ASPH, its the only super fast 35 that's sharp wide open. I compared it to a 35 Summilux ASPH and found it to be just a hair less sharp, but put it this way, it would have been impossible for me to tell them apart if i hadn't written it down. The two lens' perform just stunningly and this lens is just a steal compared to the ASPH. The size is the only caveat.

michaelbialecki

05-06-2009, 17:28

"Excellent photo. It's sweet and sensual. The portrait is fabulous and looks very candid. The bokeh is wonderful, even on the Apple insignia. Well Done."

Joel

Thanks Joe, I appreciate it....I am sure she will be happy to read your post...

I am still getting used to this lens and its signature (look)....one of the reasons that I purchased this lens was to create photos like the one below of the car....obviously, I don't want all of my pictures to be shot at 1.2 and to have the look of the photo below, but sometimes, it just seems right.....

Luang Prabang....shot at 1.2.....
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3494317393_a0f7fa42f3_o.jpg

cheers, michael

p.s., hey Hans Voralberg, I like that second photo of the girl...I used to live in Saigon (HCMC) and that photo brings back memories

edit:...what the heck happened to the bottom left of my photo....I think I need to re-scan the negative...

nome_alice

05-06-2009, 19:20

one has to be careful with this lens! :p

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/3097560353_a6c597f375.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nome_alice/3097560353/)

samoksner

05-07-2009, 09:42

one has to be careful with this lens! :p

Love the feel and tone in that, it shows the signature in this lens beautifully.

SimonSawSunlight

05-07-2009, 19:38

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3237/3506727357_caa787aee5.jpg?v=0

gosh just browse my flickr :D

OurManInTangier

05-07-2009, 23:49

SimonSawSunlight

05-08-2009, 04:11

Nobody has mentioned it's low contrast yet. This is one of the things I love most about the Nokton 1.2, so much detail can be retained in the shadows and highlights even when on the M8. I also have the v.4 Summicron ( so called King Of Bokeh ) yet I use it less and less now I have the Nokton.

It may be big for an RF lens but it's nothing compared to most SLR lenses and as such sits permanently on one of my M6 bodies.

...and as for it's 'look,' utterly beautiful!

I agree! except for the contrast being 'low', I think it actually can be quite strong (even at f1.2) and STILL show that amount of detail, which is even better imho =)
it became my n° lens from the first minute I used it mine!

michaelbialecki

05-09-2009, 04:18

Luang Prabang....shot @ 1.2
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69608&d=1241871446
cheers, michael
69608

CK Dexter Haven

05-09-2009, 04:43

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3133/2554115851_178a5ab637_o.jpg

Don't remember the aperture, but it must have been 1.2 or 1.4.

Merelyok

05-09-2009, 05:39

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3412/3515233211_3fd09314b2.jpg

Look at that bokeeeh!

Neopan 400, pushed to 800 in HC-110b.

Shot at 1.2

buckpago

05-09-2009, 17:50

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3516128484_005b753e6d_o.jpg

here's one.

kemal_mumcu

05-09-2009, 18:20

The Nokton 1.2 seems to be a chick-magnet. ;) I'll have to keep this in mind. :)

Joking aside, I like what I'm seeing with this lens. Keep them coming.

P. Lynn Miller

05-10-2009, 16:07

There is a wealth of quality images from the big Nokton in this post. I only recently noticed that the Nokton 35/1.2 does exhibit some distortion...

Exit | Sydney, Australia 2009
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_001_028_900.jpg
Leica M5 | Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f1.2 | Kodak Tri-X EI 1600 | Rodinal 1:100 Stand

P. Lynn Miller

05-10-2009, 19:30

But the Nokton 35/1.2 is very resistant to flare...

Homework | Sydney, Australia 2009
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_001_013_900.jpg
Leica M5 | Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f1.2 | Kodak Tri-X EI 1600 | Rodinal 1:100 Stand

michaelbialecki

05-11-2009, 04:51

Another one from Luang Prabang...shot @ 1.2
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69691&d=1242046167
cheers, michael
69691

michaelbialecki

05-11-2009, 04:56

Vientiane, Laos....shot @ 1.2
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69692&d=1242046439

69692

helenhill

05-11-2009, 12:27

TRES COOOOL set Simon /Our Man in Tangiers....
love the shots of your Niece and the men at the River/Bridge

Mind you the color shots are Lovely in terms of subtelty / NOT Disney Color Pop....

All the Best- H

ncc1701

05-12-2009, 16:15

I just got this lens from cameraquest, and I am loving it, It renders beautifully. It makes up for the weight and size.

Bébèrt

05-19-2009, 10:31

test shot with my new Nokton 35/1,2. Wide open of course.

OurManInTangier

05-19-2009, 10:56

Bébèrt - I've never seen anyone with such a long list of kit!! The Nokton 35mm f1.2 is a superb addition though, I hope you come to like it as much as I do.

Bébèrt

05-19-2009, 11:07

Infected by the collector virus I think.

Here's a shot with one of the old guy's, Leica Xenon 50mm 1,5 ... wide open
( looking at the pict might be infectious )

bwt. It's not (yet) the longest list on this forum.

martin s

05-21-2009, 09:31

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=69992&d=1242926959

FP4 in Rodinal, I think wide open.

martin

P. Lynn Miller

05-22-2009, 00:09

Just random stuff from a few hours in the city.

All shot with Leica M5 with Nokton 35mm f1.2 loaded with Tri-X(bulk) EI 400 that was stand developed in Rodinal 1:100 for 60 minutes then rather quickly scanned on my Epson V500. All photographs are full-frames and uncropped.

1.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_011_900.jpg
2.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_002_900.jpg
3.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_027_900.jpg
4.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_004_900.jpg
5.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_007_900.jpg
6.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_026_900.jpg
7.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_016_900.jpg
8.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_025_900.jpg
9.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_021_900.jpg
10.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_024_900.jpg
11.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_005_015_900.jpg

One reason I really like using the Nokton 35/1.2 as my 'do everything 35mm' is when using Tri-X EI 400, I can set the shutter speed of the M5 at 1/1000sec and forget about it, simply adjust the aperture and pretty never run out of light until I enter a dark building, simply keep opening the aperture until I hit f1.2. Of course, there are times, I will bring down the shutter speed to gain more depth-of-field, but for quick, hurried shooting it works like a charm. At least for me.

That is all for now!

P. Lynn Miller

05-22-2009, 07:19

Hopefully, you have not been bored out of your mind... but you asked for photographs from the Nokton 35mm f1.2!

All shot with Leica M5 with Nokton 35mm f1.2 loaded with Tri-X(bulk) EI 400 that was stand developed in Rodinal 1:100 for 60 minutes then rather quickly scanned on my Epson V500.

1.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_006_004_900.jpg

2.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_006_006_900.jpg

3.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_006_011_900.jpg

4.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_006_014_900.jpg

5.
http://plynnmiller.com/rrf/2009_05_006_017_900.jpg

martin s

05-23-2009, 03:10

Smoke and stuff, f1.2, 1/4 second, TMY in Rodinal

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=70027&d=1243076937

P. Lynn Miller

05-23-2009, 03:25

Martin,

I like it alot! I am always on the lookout for smokers, with wispy, swirling stuff around their heads. Always make for a great photo.

nico

05-30-2009, 01:58

London, dec. 2008 - f/1.2

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ywwd6CS3TNQ/SXj-eJ7cGVI/AAAAAAAABH8/I2E3ZAugzuo/s1600/London-Kullying-%23017.jpg

imush

06-03-2009, 09:55

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3611/3590852293_9ef6e5e9aa.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27222848@N08/3590852293/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3233458190_963c85df50.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27222848@N08/3233458190/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3233457058_697df6224f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27222848@N08/3233457058/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3273165009_60514a7b2c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27222848@N08/3273165009/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3152184989_4e8ee5f750.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27222848@N08/3152184989/)

Svitantti

06-03-2009, 10:00

I am wondering, how much does this lense block the viewfinder with the "normal" shade on it? I need a 35 for my M and I am looking for a 1.2, Ultron 1.7 or a 2.5 Skopar...

Bébèrt

06-03-2009, 10:23

Not to much blocking of the vieuwfinder with the normal shade. Perhaps 1/6 the with or without shade.

Few testfiles->

Dinner:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3366/3593113982_88dfb3d252_o.jpg

Birthday
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3592304461_fc9e74f002_o.jpg

Landscape
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/3593112786_f53aea0555_o.jpg

snausages

06-03-2009, 10:35

The Nokton is big and makes my M6 front heavy, but it's been a revelation for me - the creaminess of an older, fast Leica lens combined with the sharpness of a modern design. I don't know that a comparison to the 35 2.5 is fair - I think you could pretty easily justify having both, the Nokton for its dreamy signature and the Skopar for its sharpness in an ultra-compact housing.

I've had the Nokton for a few months and love it...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3511325385_d4a97c3a18.jpg

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3276236744_e68203a628.jpg

SimonSawSunlight

06-03-2009, 16:13

mmmmh... just can't put that thing down =)

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helenhill

06-03-2009, 16:55

Tres Cooool.... makes me WANT!!!!

timexchen

06-21-2009, 20:35

I thought I had done enough research on RFF and then got the lens from Cameraquest. After shooting around and making comparisons with my 35 cron ASPH, I just can't persuade myself keeping it. Bulky and too heavy on MP, even on my R-d1s...

Finally decide to part with this gem...:(

SimonSawSunlight

06-30-2009, 10:18

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/3676435016_7695f2dd6b.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2580/3675620395_2e4c6c3731.jpg?v=0

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=) random!

buckpago

07-15-2009, 06:50

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3723001051_2bc4d1c335.jpg

imush

07-28-2009, 07:37

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3726021836_ff2874a9d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imush/3726021836/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3725211333_ebaf035994.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imush/3725211333/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3726011280_470bf3012c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imush/3726011280/)

kshapero

08-13-2009, 05:31

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3444/3816950547_c444397099.jpg

Merelyok

08-15-2009, 23:11

Zeiss ikon, T-max 400/HC-110b

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/3823378547_12f64ba174_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/3824180272_e1c22f158e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3824180752_cf2011ec1e_o.jpg

SimonSawSunlight

08-16-2009, 01:00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3778473018_8ca9476fea.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3777595555_4c693c4fda.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3819423333_5bde5f714b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3824835600_bffa7c388a.jpg

md2008

08-16-2009, 03:11

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/22710/U22710I1243361498.SEQ.0.jpg

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/22710/U22710I1243361500.SEQ.0.jpg

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/22710/U22710I1243455613.SEQ.0.jpg

michaelbialecki

08-16-2009, 23:09

Bangkok....wide open @ 1.2
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72418&d=1250492891
cheers,michael

72418

rickp

08-17-2009, 02:06

the nokton 35mm f1.2 is my fourth 35mm lens and (never say never) i think i can stop thinking about changing hardware at this focal length. why?

i had it modified (stiff focus issue on m8 on earlier lenses) and 6-bit coded in the netherlands for around €100+. very professional, works like a charm on the m8
it handles very well (focus/aperture) and is, i find, very balanced in the hand on the m8
so far, the lens is a strong all-round performer in low and bright light, color and b/w, attractive OOF wider open and very sharp when needed
the wide range of photos you all have posted in this thread seem to confirm my choicethanks

greetings from hamburg

rick

Renzsu

08-17-2009, 02:15

Michael, I was wondering what kind of film you're using? I'm digging those saturated tones although it makes me wonder if you're done with b/w for now? :)

michaelbialecki

08-17-2009, 03:55

Hello Renzsu........I have been using fuji pro 100 film a lot recently....I still use black and white (Tri-X) for my work/projects (more serious stuff)...if I am just out and about, I will use xp2 or this fuji 100.....
The stuff on my Flickr from India/Pakistan/Nepal is just a small percentage of my work in black in white...To be honest, I have just a very small percentage of my "work" available online...cheers, michael

Bangkok @ 1.2
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72424&d=1250509665

72424

kshapero

08-17-2009, 12:11

Shot with my M7:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2665/3830444533_6f0c8ff02c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3830448971_a08ef867c6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3549/3830454011_12ecb9efbb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/3831247992_d881ef6576.jpg

SimonSawSunlight

08-20-2009, 11:03

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/3839677756_ab5231beb5.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2541/3839678062_a326011527.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3523/3838888025_823a23ede7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3839676906_ace16fcbf8.jpg

morgan

08-20-2009, 11:19

Love your shots, Simon. Very textural with great framing.

binky

08-21-2009, 11:02

Great images...

Penzes

08-21-2009, 11:29

Nice pictures, as far you can judge based on small images on the web, it seems to be a great performer!

24mgdriver

08-21-2009, 23:18

@Merelyok : geat pictrues, the second pic could named : "table dance"

TWoK

08-22-2009, 18:39

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/3410825407_db100e554c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_wrath_of_khan/3410825407/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3461326385_11dd720f9e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_wrath_of_khan/3461326385/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/3427726303_d7241c1210_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/the_wrath_of_khan/3427726303/)

nico

08-23-2009, 02:19

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ywwd6CS3TNQ/So-vmeMMviI/AAAAAAAABaY/OfCSXSqbvgs/s1600/Turchia-%23178.jpg

or here (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ywwd6CS3TNQ/So-vmeMMviI/AAAAAAAABaY/OfCSXSqbvgs/s1600-h/Turchia-%23178.jpg)

michaelbialecki

08-25-2009, 09:44

Here's one from my new studio....I have a lot to learn with the lights...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72608&d=1251222142
cheers, michael
72608

SimonSawSunlight

08-26-2009, 15:29

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3446/3859881533_985869632d.jpg

wide open, probably =)

kshapero

08-30-2009, 20:43

Airboat day

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2571/3865823934_e4f7c9a720.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2435/3865823286_b8d9dcc856.jpg

night swim

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2481/3865030387_ea0b09ce82.jpg

nico

09-02-2009, 06:37

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ywwd6CS3TNQ/Sp1Div7948I/AAAAAAAABd4/sl7fejVYiHI/s1600/Turchia-%23239.jpg

or here (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ywwd6CS3TNQ/Sp1Div7948I/AAAAAAAABd4/sl7fejVYiHI/s1600-h/Turchia-%23239.jpg) if the image above doesn't show

imush

09-03-2009, 06:36

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/3883568466_ddd9022fec.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imush/3883568466/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3883573516_2340622e07.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imush/3883573516/in/photostream/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3883589206_d82f0c9980.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/imush/3883589206/)

SimonSawSunlight

09-10-2009, 14:43

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3906583459_a408a5ff42.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3906584205_d36ab876fc.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3906584369_345244ab6d.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3906582633_70e15bd37f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/3907362346_da56174b8b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3906584035_f20e9fb0ba.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3906584525_136d311731.jpg

michaelbialecki

09-12-2009, 04:26

Bangkok....shot @1.2
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73034&d=1252758209
cheers, michael
73034

Juan Valdenebro

09-12-2009, 04:33

Bangkok....shot @1.2
cheers, michael

Michael,

So cool!

michaelbialecki

09-13-2009, 19:42

"Michael, you're lucky to be surrounded by so many lovely subjects to shoot"......Renzu
Thanks Renzu....sometimes, I do feel lucky

"Michael, So cool!"..... Juan Valdenebro
Thanks Juan...she is my favorite person to photograph these days....

Here is a recent one.........something a little different....
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73106&d=1252899240
cheers, michael
73106

michaelbialecki

09-17-2009, 03:46

Here is a recent one......one of my favorite restaurants on my street...
Bangkok
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73224&d=1253187885
cheers, michael
73224

Bébèrt

09-21-2009, 11:42

All the way open. M8.2 - iso 160 - 1/60th sec - f1.2

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3942283550_f6f836f418_b.jpg

Vincent.G

09-23-2009, 07:05

Michael, your pictures are very inspiring. I love them all. Keep posting more of your pictures here please. I would love to see them.

taxi38

09-23-2009, 08:00

kshapero

09-23-2009, 08:07

I think this is one hullava lens, eh?

Juan Valdenebro

09-23-2009, 08:23

Akiva, for sure it is!

I just can't buy any more lenses or bodies right now...

CV became my worst vice. I'm so ashamed...

Every night when I go to sleep I say "it's just too big"... But I don't even believe myself!

Wish you better luck!

jor

09-24-2009, 04:18

Hello,

I love this nokton.
I bought it after seeing some images here.

Here are some photos for my first post.

imush

09-24-2009, 19:22

I think this is one hullava lens, eh?
It is; my CV 40/1.4 is undeservedly neglected ever since I got this one. A bit bulky to carry around, but nothing compared to most SLR lenses.

michaelbialecki

09-25-2009, 05:25

I like my Nokton a lot, but I have to admit, it has changed my "style" of shooting....I don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing.....I am actually debating whether I should bring it with me on a photo trip to Myanmar in 2 weeks, due to the fact that I am not comfortable with carrying a 28mm/35mm/50mm combo.....it just doesn't work for me....I am used to a 28mm/50mm combo......I have a 50mm summilux (an old one, but a good one) and I used to depend on that for low light stuff until I bought the 35mm nokton, now my nokton has become my everyday lens and I really neglect my other lenses, it just doesn't seem right.....the more I look at my work from India, the more I want to leave the nokton at home........oh, well, I still have two more weeks to think about it.....

here are 2 recent ones from last weekend
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73518&d=1253884493

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73519&d=1253884577

cheers, michael

7351873519

kshapero

09-25-2009, 05:30

Yes the 35/1.2 is "bulky" by RF standards but since I found a lab that gives me 6 meg scans, I feel more comfortable cropping for my "tele" shots. Disclaimer: I did pickup a CV 35/2.5 for a really light daytime lens.

michaelbialecki

09-25-2009, 06:05

Hello Akiva.....to, be honest, the "bulk" doesn't bother me that much....I use an old 90mm summicron ("big bertha") and it is roughly the same size as the nokton...the size doesn't really bother me....I have big hands...

I think it is the focal length that I have a problem with...it is my first and only 35mm focal length that I have ever used, and well....I feel like I hardly ever use my 28mm or 50mm when I have all 3 lenses in my bag...I just don't see the point....I either walk closer to the subject or walk back a couple of steps if I am using the nokton....I hardly ever switch lenses if I have the nokton on my camera.....maybe that is a good thing and I should change my "kit"...but I think I want my photos from Myanmar to be shot on tri-x with the same combo that I used when I was working in India (15/28/50/90)....don't get me wrong, I love my nokton and it has become my favorite lens and I have used it almost daily ever since I bought it.....that said....I am not so sure if that is a good thing, personally speaking of course....

a couple of more
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73520&d=1253887163

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73521&d=1253887194

cheers, michael

7352073521

TWoK

09-25-2009, 06:11

Are those Thai lab scans? They look so soft. Your girl is beautiful, BTW.

I don't know the point of having both a 35 and a 28 in the bag. They are just too similar.

kshapero

09-25-2009, 06:49

I am a 35 - 90 guy.

michaelbialecki

09-25-2009, 07:39

Thanks TWok, she is really cool......
Unfortunately, I scanned the prints myself...I know they s*ck.....the prints don't look as soft as the scans and I have learned to live with it for now.

Hey Akiva, I used a 15/35/90 combo last weekend for a little vacation that I took with my girlfriend and I brought this combo to see how I would like it....I never really missed the 28 or the 50 now that I think about it. I think for the next two weeks I will take this kit (15/35/90) out with me around Bangkok and see how I like it.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73523&d=1253892994
cheers, michael
73523

kshapero

09-25-2009, 07:41

15mm, something I should try.

Vincent.G

09-25-2009, 07:47

Hi Michael, are you able to post some shots with the lens stopped down? Would love to see how shows details in the shadows. I am considering getting this lens.

On another note, do you take a lot of time to look through your RF viewfinder to meter, than adjust exposure settings and than compose with external finder when shooting with the 15mm? I suppose you shoot with the all manual M3 right? Are you able to shoot fast with it? Can share your experience as well?

michaelbialecki

09-25-2009, 07:56

15mm, something I should try.

yeah, I think so...for the price, it is an excellent lens....lots of fun too

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73530&d=1253893886

ok, this the nokton thread...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73531&d=1253893990

alright, no more photos of my girlfriend, I am getting lazy...I need to scan some of the "street" stuff that I shot recently and post some photos up.....cheers, michael

7353073531

kermaier

09-25-2009, 08:20

Michael, your India b&w pictures are really strong documentary work. The pictures you've posted using the 35/1.2 are much more light-hearted and offhand in nature, so I don't know if you should directly compare to gauge the shift in style. Still, it would be a shame if you looked at the results from your upcoming trip and found that they fell short compared to your earlier work.

IMO, the wide-angle perspective of the 28mm really contributes to the punch of your India pictures, and you might find that the size of the 35/1.2 makes it harder for you to get in close like that -- don't leave the 28mm behind.

::Ari

michaelbialecki

09-25-2009, 08:55

Hey Vincent, I will try to find some photos that I took with the lens stopped down, I usually don't shoot it that way, but I think I have a couple photos lying around here somewhere....I will post them when I can...

As far as the 15mm goes, if I am using my m6 then I use the internal meter and I will usually open it up a half stop, it depends on the picture obviously, but I tend to open it up a half stop of whatever my meter is telling me when I use the 15mm. If I am using it on my m3/m2 then I use a hand held meter (sekonic 358) and I just go with it, I don't tend to meter a lot when I am shooting, just a couple quick checks and adjust as I shoot...

As far as composing is concerned, the more you use the lens and experiement with it when you first get it, you will learn how to use it and how NOT to use it...composing can be really easy with it , because after a while, you start to see 15mm shots and the viewfinder is just there for a quick check.....

I can shoot pretty fast with 15mm...the focusing is easy...I used a rollei 35 for a couple of years as my only camera and I learned how to adjust the focusing and aperture on that and now when I use the 15mm, it is so easy to do.

hope that helps...cheers, michael

michaelbialecki

09-25-2009, 08:59

hey thanks Ari, I appreciate that........

you brought up some excellent points that I have been thinking about...seriously, thanks..........cheers, michael

kshapero

09-25-2009, 09:07

BTW I tried the CV 35/1.4 (so I could carry a smaller lens)and it is fine lens but besides being a 1/2 stop slower, its results are not up to 35/1.2 par IMHO. As a 6 footer the barrel on the 35/1.2 is really a nice fit.

Juan Valdenebro

09-25-2009, 09:51

Hi Vincent.G,

I use my 15mm on my R4M and Bessa T. Both bodies have advantages... With the R4 you see inside the whole superwide internal finder almost all of the frame produced by the lens, so you don't need external finder. Then you can compose and meter quickly. With the T (no internal finder) I don't use external finder either, and you can shoot metering without taking the camera to your eye, because of the external metering info on the body: illuminated green arrows and red central dot. Funny and very useful, as people don't get you're shooting...

Depth of field is so enormous that you almos never focus, just keep the focus at 1 or 2 meters and maybe close one stop...

Wonderful lens.

Cheers,

Juan

adrianzg

09-26-2009, 02:10

adrianzg

09-26-2009, 02:24

one more..
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3954612953_2a3787f4a8.jpg

Vincent.G

09-26-2009, 05:14

Vincent.G

09-26-2009, 05:22

StaaleS

09-29-2009, 10:24

I traded my Canon 135 f/2L for a Nokton (and a bunch of film) the other day and took the new toy for a walk.

http://ic2.pbase.com/g1/25/676025/2/117719559.hsmYf9u0.jpg

BobPS

09-29-2009, 22:53

Staales, I'm thinking about trading my 135L for a 35 nokton ... I just bought it last month, but frankly I've only shot about 10 pictures with it. I think those L lenses are just becoming too big for me :D

I love the pictures posted in this thread. I really like those wide open pictures.
Bob

adrianzg

09-30-2009, 22:44

all shot on m6 + bw400cn with silver efex tri-x simulation and split toning.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3970500417_00b9b7ea33_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/3971273902_ac5960e753_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2483/3971273292_4747dfd209_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3530/3971272372_889f008b28_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3510/3971271818_4f317ee691_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3970501939_3fb8f11b19_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3970501527_b90ae7f152_b.jpg

beautiful lens that works so well with film or digital..the way it draws is just so beautiful, not as "perfect" a lens as the nokton 1.1 but in a good way.

TWoK

09-30-2009, 22:49

Yeah the 35/1.2 has some character while the 50/1.1 is severely lacking in that department.

Vincent.G

10-05-2009, 16:37

Does the nokton 35mm f/1.2 blocks a M2 viewfinder with 35mm framelines? The lens looks long though. Does it affect the way we compose?

multivitamins

10-06-2009, 01:12

Is it hard to use the non-coupled 15mm? should I get the coupled version? Or the non-coupled is ok?

Thanks.

Now I want the 35/1.2

Vincent.G

10-06-2009, 07:03

Is it hard to use the non-coupled 15mm? should I get the coupled version? Or the non-coupled is ok?

Thanks.

Now I want the 35/1.2

For 15mm, depth of field is so extensive that you can just set to hyperfocal and fire away. So the coupling is not really necessary imo.

Vincent.G

10-06-2009, 07:05

I have both the 35/1.2 Nokton and the 35 Summicron v4. I have never noticed the Summicron with its hood in the frame of my M6 .72 (same as M2).

Last night I was checking meter batteries in my M6's and put the Nokton on the M6 .72, it blocks a pretty significant part of the lower right hand corner of the frame, I'd guess maybe 15 - 20% of the total. But this wouldn't stop me from using it given how I compose and typically shoot a rangefinder.

Hi JSU

Thanks for the help.

I guess the blockage is expected given the size of the nokton. Every lens has its pros and cons.

Debusti Paolo

10-06-2009, 07:44

michael, you have such a cute girl! :)

some shots from my newly acquired 35 1.2 chrome. thank you dave!!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3955391128_9b4a02d60d.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2586/3954614397_567634dcd8.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2549/3954613505_49a57b5274.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3955391538_d044a11baa.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3955393424_6fd8537f2f.jpg
Hi Adrian,
on the top of your second pics it seems to me that there is some distortion or not?;) Does anyone tryed the nokton 35/1,2 for architeture shots?does it
distort more or less Vs summilux 35/1,4 asph?

multivitamins

10-06-2009, 17:12

For 15mm, depth of field is so extensive that you can just set to hyperfocal and fire away. So the coupling is not really necessary imo.

thanks vincent. the coupled version is $200+,i think, over the non-coupled.

Vincent.G

10-06-2009, 18:08

thanks vincent. the coupled version is $200+,i think, over the non-coupled.

Yes, you just need to use the depth of field scale on the lens to set focus. When shooting outdoors, using the" sunny f/16" exposure settings as a guideline, you can shoot pretty fast without metering alot. This lens is very sharp all around.

But the 15mm non-coupled version is LTM so you need a US$55 LTM to M adaptor on your M mount RF.

One more good news is that the cheaper LTM 15mm has a 15 or 21mm viewfinder included in the purchase but not the M mount 15mm (coupled version) which have to be bought seperately at extra cost.

As such, the 15mm LTM (non-coupled) + adaptor is a better deal imho.

Cheers!

the_jim

10-08-2009, 20:02

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/3577428432_42b0ee0f7a.jpg
f/1.2 with Velvia 50.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3952077904_35eff38992.jpg
f/1.4 with Kodak Ektar 100.

martin s

10-08-2009, 22:23

Regarding the discussion about composing w/ the f1.2 - I don't think I ever took a vertical portrait with this lens, since I tilt the camera with the finder downwards - which means the lens blocks 1/4 of the top right corner, where commonly the head is located. It does suck.

martin

anorphirith

10-09-2009, 00:25

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2547/3989700678_35a18d39bf_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2658/3956290027_aa93e91454_b.jpg

michaelbialecki

10-09-2009, 08:12

Here is a recent one...something a little different
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73954&d=1255104681

cheers, michael
73954

sepiareverb

10-09-2009, 10:15

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff221/sepiareverb/L9992393.jpg

Wanted to see what all of the fuss was about. Just arrived yesterday.

No IR filter, all my profiles are way off.

tcline

10-09-2009, 14:52

Ohhh, it's an OK lens I suppose ;-)

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/tcline0907PFW-115.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/tcline0907PFW-112.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/tcline0907PFW-110.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/tcline0907PFW-108.jpg

TomN

10-09-2009, 15:53

Just bought this lens the other day to compliment my Summicron 2/35 ASPH. I really enjoy the size of this lens (I have really big hands), and it balances nicely with the grip attached. I have ran a few rolls through my M7 with the Nokton attached, and I am very impressed with the images. I did some comparitive shots with the 'cron and I find the Leica slightly sharper on the edges, but the Nokton has a better and creamier rendering for my tastes. I like to shoot wide open, and usually the outer zones have faded into nice boke, so the slight advantage of the 'cron is mostly wasted. I also have the Summilux 1.4/75mm, and this is a bigger lens than the Nokton, so I am used to the size, and coming from shooting D3's with bloated zoom lenses, the Nokton is small.

I will now likely sell the 'cron, and I may replace it with a Colour Skopar pancake, which is even smaller, but for now, the Nokton will suit all of my 35mm needs.

Debusti Paolo

10-11-2009, 01:48

TomN

10-11-2009, 01:53

No I don't think so. To be honest, I was expecting the viewfinder obstruction to be greater, but it is about the same as my 75mm 'lux. I'm a left eye shooter as well, so I'd image that if I were able to shoot with my right, then it would be even less of an issue.

Here's a few more....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3998239680_f742939bf6_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3998237808_720fdff955_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3998239252_55704b5774_o.jpg

martin s

10-11-2009, 02:13

Here's a few quick cellphone snaps of just how visible those two lenses are in the v/f.

Nokton w/ hood (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/10112009252.jpg/)
Nokton w/o hood (http://img99.imageshack.us/i/10112009253.jpg/)
Summilux 75mm (http://img42.imageshack.us/i/10112009254.jpg/)
Summilux 75mm w/ extended hood (http://img223.imageshack.us/i/10112009256.jpg/)

Sorry for the OT-talk, maybe we should discuss this in a separate thread.

martin

Merelyok

10-12-2009, 17:29

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3495/4004723079_485f93fa26_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/4004702969_6c6abd74b3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/4004702639_4698038155_o.jpg

Ilford HP5+

kermaier

10-19-2009, 05:17

Tom,just a question for you:do you think that the VF 's obstruction is a problem on everyday's use?(mainly in vertical portrait??)Thanks

I find that vertical portraits are difficult with the Nokton's VF obstruction. I use it on an R-D1 (1:1 VF magnification) and I shoot with shutter release on top in vertical mode, and if I'm trying to put the face in the upper right quadrant it's impossible to watch for the right expression.
Ari

SimonSawSunlight

10-26-2009, 13:47

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/4047440572_3fd3a44bd7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/4043452239_10a450de83.jpg

SimonSawSunlight

10-29-2009, 09:21

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/4053207617_bac86639a5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/4053949556_6317e0dd94.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4053949266_128f8a7a23.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/4053917803_a66b4201ca.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4054659000_8bbe40495c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2669/4054658848_caf7e0f44f.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonsawsunlight/)

buckpago

11-06-2009, 23:19

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4082569312_cbe9e1cae2.jpg

Bébèrt

11-09-2009, 12:28

A very nice set of photographs Simon

Test Snap with new camera and Nokton closed to f1.4

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/4090916802_4323a19f4c_b.jpg

Xax

11-21-2009, 03:13

at 1.2, something like 2-4 seconds handheld (with brace)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4119780694_8cf622108e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/xax/4119780694/)

silent1

11-24-2009, 11:50

Just got my first test roll's scans from the lab, I must say I'm impressed by the results, I wasn't expecting anything special as I shot all frames at 1.2 using low shutter speed because of low light conditions, but the shots look crispy and sharp enough, and those light balls... aww, I love them! It's him! the Beast, ahah.

1
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/Sww59d14mTI/AAAAAAAAKHY/Oo_JO75Xxpo/01860015.jpg

2
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/Sww572S-6VI/AAAAAAAAKHQ/D_wCF0oLM6c/01860007.jpg

3
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/Sww58oNlxbI/AAAAAAAAKHU/1Fj9G3KdPzI/01860020.jpg

4
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/Sww56G__rmI/AAAAAAAAKHM/uPE-fwErZTo/01860026.jpg

5
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/Sww5-M9nEEI/AAAAAAAAKHc/131rUXk-LaA/01860028.jpg

All pictures taken with a Leica M6TTL + Nokton 35mm f1.2, film is Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 400, lab scans.

Bébèrt

11-24-2009, 12:18

Especially the first one is outstanding !!

Xax

11-24-2009, 12:50

love the firs tpic!

Michiel Fokkema

11-24-2009, 13:03

Great pictures!
I just traded my summilux for the Nokton. Can't wait to use it this weekend.

Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema

Vincent.G

11-24-2009, 21:01

Great shots. This lens is tempting.

david.elliott

11-25-2009, 06:37

I love this thread!

kywong

11-27-2009, 07:41

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4138664692_c482dd973a_o.jpg

buckpago

12-01-2009, 03:23

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4149979872_94250f8719.jpg

GoneSavage

12-06-2009, 22:35

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4149979872_94250f8719.jpg
Wonderful!

nico

12-12-2009, 01:15

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ywwd6CS3TNQ/SyNsXon2xPI/AAAAAAAABrE/XpeKki06jqo/s1600/Matteo-02crop.jpg

md2008

12-12-2009, 02:12

Stopped down at f/8

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/22710/U22710I1259706170.SEQ.0.jpg

martin s

12-12-2009, 02:54

This single page is amazing. So many great images.

martin

papasnap

12-12-2009, 03:01

damn I love this lens! here's a couple I took last night, on leica M7 0.58x and provia 400X +2 stops. I don't like using flash, but I keep a little cheap torch on me instead, for when iso 1600/f1.2 isn't enough - I just hold the torch with my teeth and shoot

kinnoz, in my glasses:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4178517920_6ffa0da19c_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4178517920/)

birthday girl gets her jelly wrestle on:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4177755519_4e14087d0f_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4177755519/)

this is from a couple of weeks ago, on Zeiss Ikon

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/4177755315_9e04d96316_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4177755315/)

papasnap

12-12-2009, 03:29

michael, in skimming the comments I noticed you mentioned you were going to try IQ labs for processing in BKK. When in thailand, I drop off my film for processing at Photo Gallery (formerly called Photo Hobby) in Silom Centre (level 3 from memory), next to the Sala Daeng BTS station. They in turn send it off to Pro Color Lab, and everything they've done for me has been consistently excellent - I've put 50+ rolls of E6 (always +2 stops) through with them and they've never missed a beat. So I'd definately give Pro Color Lab a shot - in my case I went with photo hobby/photo gallery as my go-between as it was more convenient for me than trekking out to Pro Color Lab.

Pro Color Lab
35 Soi Rachadaniwet, Pracharatbamphen rd,
Hauykwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel 0-2691-6041-42, 0-2691-3649-50
email: support@procolorlab.com

On a separate note, here's another shot on nokton/zeiss ikon/provia 400x +2 from a couple of weeks ago:

justy's bucks weekend, hawksbury

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4177755417_7899efbb15_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4177755417/)

jamxo

12-14-2009, 01:47

Thanks - it is a great lens! That shot was quite a recent decision to scan, my favourite which is included in my portfolio was this one:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/3792362854_9be21364e2_o.jpg

J.

michaelbialecki

12-14-2009, 06:55

[QUOTE=papasnap;1209360]michael, in skimming the comments I noticed you mentioned you were going to try IQ labs for processing in BKK. When in thailand, I drop off my film for processing at Photo Gallery (formerly called Photo Hobby) in Silom Centre (level 3 from memory), next to the Sala Daeng BTS station. They in turn send it off to Pro Color Lab, and everything they've done for me has been consistently excellent - I've put 50+ rolls of E6 (always +2 stops) through with them and they've never missed a beat. So I'd definately give Pro Color Lab a shot - in my case I went with photo hobby/photo gallery as my go-between as it was more convenient for me than trekking out to Pro Color Lab.

Pro Color Lab
35 Soi Rachadaniwet, Pracharatbamphen rd,
Hauykwang, Bangkok 10320
Tel 0-2691-6041-42, 0-2691-3649-50
email: support@procolorlab.com

Hey papasnap....thanks for the message, I found out about Pro Color Lab from the guys at Photo Hobby about 2-3 months ago....I am a regular customer at Photo Hobby and I was looking for 40 rolls of tri-x, he sent me to Pro Color Lab because he called them up and they had some....I now go to Pro Color Lab for darkroom equipment and film sometimes, but I haven't used their lab yet, but I will the next time I need some C41/E6 processing done..

I just realized that I have been so busy in the darkroom that I haven't posted any photos up in a while....

Bangkok....

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=75460&d=1260805949

cheers, michael
75460

silent1

12-14-2009, 11:32

freshly scanned from a HP5 roll.
I *love* this lens!

1
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/SyafXb0ftpI/AAAAAAAAKQs/sw7Whk1c4Ks/Scan-091214-0008.jpg

2
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/SyafOvy2UXI/AAAAAAAAKQI/GIBqCsjSyjA/Scan-091214-0013.jpg

3
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/SyafNsn8fqI/AAAAAAAAKQE/n68bRfudico/Scan-091214-0002.jpg

macfiend

12-29-2009, 11:44

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emacfiend/pwpimages/Victoria-35-f1.2.jpg

Vincent.G

12-29-2009, 16:41

Hi silent1, did you do any post processing with Photoshop after scanning? Like unsharp mask?

tcline

12-29-2009, 17:20

winter in a small town is very boring times.

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tclinearlywinter09-131.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tclinearlywinter09-122.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tclinearlywinter09-141.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tclinearlywinter09-129.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tclinearlywinter09-138.jpg

silent1

12-30-2009, 00:35

Hi silent1, did you do any post processing with Photoshop after scanning? Like unsharp mask?

No, no sharpen at all.
I very slightly tuned the curves on Lightroom on a couple of those pictures though.

Michiel Fokkema

12-30-2009, 01:40

A few from Paris, all wide open on Adox 25 and tri-x for the night shot.
http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-055-4-0002.jpg

http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-057-5-0004.jpg

This one was at 2.8
http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-056-2-0004.jpg

http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-056-1-0003.jpg

http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-056-1-0001.jpg

http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-055-6-0006.jpg

http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-055-6-0003.jpg

http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-055-5-0005.jpg

http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-055-4-0005.jpg

helenhill

12-30-2009, 02:15

Looking at this THREAD....I'm really DIGG'IN this Lens

I have a Beautiful 35 pre asph /tiny & a Jewel
but this Aspherical Glass blows my Mind

its just the size that me THINK twice.....:bang:

hans voralberg

12-30-2009, 03:03

Keep the lux helen ;) It's more than suffice

Fujitsu

12-30-2009, 04:09

Keep the lux helen ;) It's more than suffice

Well, its way softer at 1.4 than the Nokton at 1.2. Gives the Nokton images a little more pop at very low dof.

michaelbialecki

12-31-2009, 14:40

[QUOTE=Michiel Fokkema;1222025]A few from Paris, all wide open on Adox 25 and tri-x for the night shot.
http://michielfokkema.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/008-055-4-0002.jpg

hey Michael, I used to work and live here at Shakespeare and Company....what a wonderful place....

cheers, michael

Jay Decker

12-31-2009, 15:06

Nokton 35/1.2 at f/1.2

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/11272/U11272I1258948250.SEQ.0.jpg

fotomeow

01-01-2010, 16:24

thanks for all the posts, especially the pics with the 35/1.2 wide open, it really shows its signature........I recently picked up the CV 35/1.4, and am very happy with it, but these 2 lenses, despite similar f values, appear to be different animals........

Dibs

01-02-2010, 11:59

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4082569312_cbe9e1cae2.jpg

Really amazing moment, composition and sharpness. Just great.
Jamxo I like the one with the girl on the top of the page. Good composition and tones. Cheers

helenhill

01-02-2010, 12:42

Such a FAB Lens Indeed....:D

LeicaM3

01-02-2010, 13:44

Such a FAB Lens Indeed....:D

When will it be arriving?:p

chrishayton

01-06-2010, 17:49

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=75925&stc=1&d=1262832544

Krosya

01-06-2010, 21:26

As much as some people complain about how big and heavy this lens is, how much it blocks a VF - it seems to deliver superb results every time for people that actually use it. Not something that can be said about many other lenses.....

stompyq

01-13-2010, 09:40

Great pics everyone. I'am wondering if any of you use this lens on bessa R2 (or R3 with the 40mm frame lines) cameras? How easy is it to focus? I'am kind of leaning towards getting such a combo but have been a little reluctant. I had a hard time focusing a Jupiter 8 at f/2 accurately on a bessa R body.

tcline

01-14-2010, 18:19

this lens never ceases to impress. sorry for the mass of images, but my second nephew just arrived today! And since I do not intend to have kids of my own, well, lets just say I am quite the ornery uncle for spoiling and teaching things to get on my sister's nerves!

(processed really quickly so my mom could see them, as such some highlights are blown more than I like)

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gabrielhospital2010-140.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gabrielhospital2010-137.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gabrielhospital2010-132.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gabrielhospital2010-123.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gabrielhospital2010-149.jpg

http://www.tom-cline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/gabrielhospital2010-148.jpg

snausages

01-16-2010, 08:55

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2759/4098380086_c314de107c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4278764883_21925bdd72.jpg

chrishayton

01-16-2010, 09:08

is that on a micro 4/3rds? Like the colours on first 1

snausages

01-16-2010, 09:13

is that on a micro 4/3rds? Like the colours on first 1

RD1 at sunset...

Mike Richards

01-16-2010, 10:14

My favorite bartender at the Blue Parrot on darts night. M8, Nokton at f1.2. I like the bokeh as well as the speed.
76176

SimonSawSunlight

01-20-2010, 03:32

gavinlg

01-20-2010, 03:51

Niiice Simon.

c.poulton

01-20-2010, 04:21

Simon - I really like the fourth image. Very atmospheric. It reminds me of those old ww2 shots of searchlights over London St Paul's cathedral.

I really like the rendering of this lens - Gas attack coming on....

zenlibra

01-20-2010, 08:53

All the great photos on this thread inspired me to pull the trigger and order on of these lenses. It just arrived from CameraQuest, packed with a free copy of the LA Times ;). I know which lens I'm using this weekend.

SimonSawSunlight

01-22-2010, 05:52

thank you very much, guys. winter is a dark season here, the nokton is not leaving my Ms at the moment. and I even got to shoot a little these last few days. =) I'm going to post some more soon.

naren

01-26-2010, 01:56

Yeah the 35/1.2 has some character while the 50/1.1 is severely lacking in that department.

I wonder could you expound on this statement? Thanks.

macfiend

01-26-2010, 17:54

Have only had the lens a few weeks but am enjoying it so far.

http://home.comcast.net/%7Emacfiend/pwpimages/Mommy-and-baby.jpg

R-D1s 35/1.2 wide open at 1600

takeda72

01-26-2010, 18:25

So many great images!

I don't have any 35mm right now (I had a Summicron, a Nokton 1.4 and a Skopar - sold them all). I think this little-big gem will be my next lens.

andredossantos

01-26-2010, 18:55

Generally, Im not a speed freak. I usually stay parked between 5.6 and 11 unless it's night or dusk. Anyway, I was loaned a 55mm FL 1.2 for my Canon and am having a blast with the thing at night wandering the city.

As much as my Nokton 1.4 has served me well as my lowlight lens, I do have to say I am very tempted to trade up for the 1.2.

TWoK

01-26-2010, 19:04

I wonder could you expound on this statement? Thanks.
Both lenses are very good, however, the 35/1.2 has swirl and a 'look' while the 50/1.1 just has a very boring, highly clinical look like most other CV glass that is technically great but boring.

zenlibra

01-28-2010, 21:49

I shot 3 rolls this past weekend and seeing my first colour results I have to say
I'm so glad I bought this lens.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4312646861_e9f4484c1e.jpg

glchua

02-01-2010, 22:44

M6, @1.2, TMAX400, scan of print:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4324062672_fcbb562ec9_o.jpg
Burning of paper offering to Chinese Deities.

Neare

02-02-2010, 00:18

glucha... very very nice.

Renzsu

02-02-2010, 01:04

^ agreed, love the motion you captured in that photo!

papasnap

02-02-2010, 02:23

yep, glucha that shot is dynamite!

glchua

02-02-2010, 03:06

Thanks for the kind words!

BenXiaoHai

02-02-2010, 04:35

Nice photos guys! May I just ask how do what scanner you use to scan the pictures? The lab I go to seems to be really bad at scans

SimonSawSunlight

02-05-2010, 02:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4332377644_4dbec3346a.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4324334831_2dfa28d78e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2696/4324334723_34b3d648c4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4324334535_24cac0463c.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4325070306_4212af3059_o.jpg

stompyq

02-05-2010, 04:00

Simon that first shot is fantastic!!

gian

02-05-2010, 04:38

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3179108335_907360ce5f_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3112/3167339778_5775671e56_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3170429796_e0f6d97c3c_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2752/4332092428_b9d3c8ced8_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4299278645_d566979c79_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2553/3741441899_5ce25df690_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2431/3744826631_9f844c7372_o.jpg

Renzsu

02-05-2010, 04:51

big fan of your work gian!

nico

02-07-2010, 14:02

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Ywwd6CS3TNQ/S2doqM7uHsI/AAAAAAAABvo/iacU59sp8IU/s1600/Turchia-%23185.jpg

SimonSawSunlight

02-13-2010, 13:08

good stuff nico, I've been enjoying your blog a lot in the last few weeks/months!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4354388022_5b572afb27.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4353641967_a7e0f49ef8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2722/4353641389_61c7a15d9c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4354387038_693165e5c9.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4354386362_5e820d99a2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4353640425_a049b3dced.jpg

martin s

02-13-2010, 13:41

SimonSawSunlight

02-13-2010, 13:44

Nice - I was on the other side of the screen ;)

martin

so was I for a little while, did not follow the necessary dress code to endure the whole film though :D

robur

02-16-2010, 05:48

I wish I were there to see a new 80 years old Lang´s film.

silent1

02-20-2010, 06:42

Some freshly scanned pictures (Fuji X-tra 400)

1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4373196206_acdc1e350b_o.jpg

2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4372272539_1f0f3048b7_o.jpg

3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4373023456_749a0a9a26_o.jpg

4 that's me :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4373022932_7778fcfdca_o.jpg

FA Limited

02-20-2010, 06:52

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4372272539_1f0f3048b7_o.jpg

MX and A* 85mm 1.4? :D

silent1

02-20-2010, 06:58

MX and A* 85mm 1.4? :D
Yes! Wonderful combination!
Unfortunately that 85mm is not mine... hehe

SimonSawSunlight

02-21-2010, 11:41

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2708/4376104185_f6746c953f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4376850282_4416864e1b.jpg

helenhill

02-21-2010, 11:44

Brilliant Work, Simon !!!!

Love the COLOUR, Silent1

photobizzz

02-21-2010, 11:54

Beautiful shots! Did you scan the negs yourself or have it done at a lab?

I had one of these kick a** lenses before, I switched from film to digital and sold it. Wish I had never done it.... (sold the lens or switched to digital) I am back to RFs again and fully film as well. I now own the 50/1.1 Nokton which I am really loving and also have the 35/2.5 P II which is a super sharp and compact 35. But I miss the bokeh and available light capabilities of the 35/1.2 Nokton. I will probably try to pick up another one when my tax money comes in (if it ever does...) They can be had for around $700 is one waits for a good deal to come up here on RFF.

silent1

02-21-2010, 22:33

Beautiful shots! Did you scan the negs yourself or have it done at a lab?

As for me, I scan my negs myself. I don't trust labs anymore on that.
I use a Canon FS4000 which has been doing pretty well so far.

michaelbialecki

02-25-2010, 06:11

A couple of recent ones

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=77202&d=1267110421

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=77203&d=1267110468

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=77204&d=1267110512
cheers, michael
77202

7720377204

TWoK

02-25-2010, 14:33

Ha ha, from when we were in Pattaya!

SimonSawSunlight

02-26-2010, 02:14

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4381018933_c02933bf71.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4381775840_a5bb5ab898.jpg

I love this lens. it saved my winter.

stompyq

02-26-2010, 18:28

I love this lens. it saved my winter.

That first shots priceless

ReneSpudvilas

02-27-2010, 07:41

Some great shots, everyone.....

I have my 1.2nokton now, so I will post some shots as soon as I get some scans back.... just need to hunt down a nice scanner now...damn it.

ianglean

03-02-2010, 21:14

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4383804733_493fcb1e44_b.jpg

infosecgeek

03-03-2010, 03:10

I just got the lens on Monday.... Unfortunately not film :( Taken with the E-P2

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4402256719_fbe99f23bf_b.jpg

oleg C

03-03-2010, 15:42

No one mentioned yet that CHICKS are look good on the images taking with this beast and IMO it's very important aspect of the every lens signature..

oleg C

03-03-2010, 15:58

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2705/4252931689_07ce1ecd44.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4110234999_9bf591dc60.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/4110998618_2908b5560e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4107121715_4beac81a15.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4107121149_6c1e535f25.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4107885830_3caca75a50.jpg

...on M2 and M4

Simon, I love how you use Noktons. Make's me want to use one too. I'm ordering one today (35mm 1.2). I saw your flickr and other... but please keep posting new stuff, cheers mate

SimonSawSunlight

03-04-2010, 01:27

Simon, I love how you use Noktons. Make's me want to use one too. I'm ordering one today (35mm 1.2). I saw your flickr and other... but please keep posting new stuff, cheers mate

Oleg,

thank you very much! I'll do my best to keep posting :)

infosecgeek

03-08-2010, 18:42

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4418717962_7f64ee6868_b.jpg

reala_fan

04-06-2010, 17:16

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/data/500/1843397-R1-012-4A_2RFF.jpg

New Owner Here as well...

sabesh

04-11-2010, 13:05

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4499015416_120e78b20e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4499015416/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4498374513_6a6a52c6ae.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sabesh/4498374513/)

Benjamin Marks

04-12-2010, 12:41

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/1923532-lg.jpg

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/1923538-md.jpg

reala_fan

04-15-2010, 18:21

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4498004435_4234cf21ac_o.jpg

CV 35/1.2 on Konica Hexar RF

papasnap

04-16-2010, 05:02

some more from me, all M7 0.58x + 35mm f1.2 + Provia 400X +2 to 1600. although I haven't been up to much photo taking for the last month and a bit! (see this for more info: what to do when the 35/f1.2 gets the "dreaded lens wobble"? can I self repair? (+pics (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88728))

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4359249984_c34e525424_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4359249984/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4359249990_f66c68302f_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4359249990/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2779/4353286900_3e56186757_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4353286900/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4353286902_b011468b92_o.jpg
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/papasnap/4353286902/)

reala_fan

04-17-2010, 15:52

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4529585800_7637c671d0_o.jpg

CV 35/1.2 on Hexar RF w/Fuji X-Tra 400

chrishayton

04-18-2010, 09:49

love this lens even more now I have an m8. vignette added in LR

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=78214&stc=1&d=1271613036

Gainsbourg

04-24-2010, 05:02

Two shots with the 35/1.2 @ 1.2 :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4517236615_f8c949b4ca_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28773287@N08/4517236615/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2768/4472123216_8685972b08_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28773287@N08/4472123216/)

bogelgelbo

04-24-2010, 05:36

@ Gainsbourgh: The Aquarium shot is beautiful! This thread is so poisonous to my wallet..

SimonSawSunlight

04-26-2010, 00:13

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3256/4552442154_52bb297b8f.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4550365593_63a9915aa7.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1236/4551901469_17c710c82e.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4480401378_ba025de97a.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4479753227_38c97c5cc9.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4381018933_c02933bf71.jpg

SimonSawSunlight

05-05-2010, 15:46

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/4560722415_52c8327567.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/4582175477_745b6acb9d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4582175417_18670ab99c.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4576489084_6219e9ccfc.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/4575854257_41a17196e5.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4566346475_2df64c7a57.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4566341139_47df259828.jpg

Vincent.G

05-05-2010, 16:13

I like the picture with the bulldog and the 'finger'. LOL! Simon, what film did u use? I suppose only the night shots were done wide open is it?

SimonSawSunlight

05-06-2010, 00:12

I like the picture with the bulldog and the 'finger'. LOL! Simon, what film did u use? I suppose only the night shots were done wide open is it?

yes yes the cop with his mickey mouse glove was quite the geezer, he was nice though!
these were taken on tri-x 400 at 400asa, except for the night shots (f1.2, ~1/8s, tmax 3200 in diafine) and dev'd for 6.5min in ilford ilfotec lc29 1+19. the two of the cop w/ glove (tri-x at ~1000asa) were dev'd in diafine.
cheers!

Vincent.G

05-11-2010, 17:11

I have decided to get myself this lens after many months of consideration. The rendering of this lens is unique. I was lucky to find a silver version. It is on its way to me. Can't wait for it to arrive.

snausages

05-11-2010, 17:44

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4507818805_aba489aaf2.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4479564914_ae974c8ac3.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4484881228_ebbcdc2203.jpg

silent1

05-23-2010, 06:19

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/S_k4VxhW8JI/AAAAAAAALGk/uliOjSALv7E/Scan-100515-0010-2.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/S_k4L2BhlTI/AAAAAAAALGg/4Wz8mwpY5fw/Scan-100515-0001-3.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/S_k4pjZ9X0I/AAAAAAAALGo/WWzdrlKG4pg/Scan-100515-0003-5.jpg

hmmmm yummy bokeh!

M6 TTL, Nokton 35mm f1.2, Fujifilm Superia X-Tra 800

Renzsu

05-28-2010, 10:07

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4647564447_5b59e74ba2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/renzsu/4647564447/)

Vincent.G

05-31-2010, 02:42

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4655267065_bd4d1e528a_b.jpg

Vincent.G

05-31-2010, 02:55

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4655288949_32ee69064e_b.jpg

Vincent.G

05-31-2010, 03:29

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4655344053_fac4d740d7_b.jpg

DGA

06-07-2010, 07:16

Finally, I own this magnificent lens :)
Here is one @ f/1.4.
(Tri-X400@800, Rodinal 1+50 @ 24°C)
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=79300&stc=1&d=1275923732

silent1

06-08-2010, 08:13

From my first roll of Fujifilm Neopan 1600

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/TA5sCtbH9-I/AAAAAAAALKI/ZikIr1RiukQ/tumblr_l3ilotA5gj1qzq130o1_r1_1280.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/TA5sCsjGijI/AAAAAAAALKM/esZTmevDxt0/tumblr_l3k0rfgkQw1qzq130o1_1280.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/TA5sCjIEP_I/AAAAAAAALKQ/Dv95Z9nKdHc/tumblr_l3nunrKVeR1qzq130o1_1280.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_F34xQejXwBE/TA5sCxE1xfI/AAAAAAAALKU/slKJnLMNsLw/tumblr_l3nvvhcZwf1qzq130o1_1280.jpg