50mm f/1.1 Nokton samples

[DNG]

I looked through the whole Voigtlander Bessa threads and no thread for sample images at any f/stop for the Nokton 50mm f1.1..
So, I thought I would I'd start one...Maybe, it will be a "sticky" if enough people participate. :cool:

I have a few images. I will list the ones I can remember.
http://files.myopera.com/arbib/albums/814357/600h-BWNokton%20Test%2009_tn.jpg

[mabelsound]

I really like that last one, DNG. These are all wide open.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3935658622_bf2db4b8e2_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2709/4369891147_1b71f7cd5a_o.jpg

I am very proud of this one--wide-open, scale-focused and shot from the hip! It's on Fuji Minicopy film.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3882157975_dbb813c96b_o.jpg

[DNG]

mabelsound (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/member.php?u=23357)
I like #2...Just waiting for their part to come up and play.
#3 is quite interesting with that high contrast copy film.
#1 is like a Alice in Wonderland image.

[infosecgeek]

1.1

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4439273291_8482f697c4_b.jpg

1.1

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4399311515_9f3fd0d1d2_b.jpg

[Gregoryniss]

f1.1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4369162941_fe21906298.jpg

f4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4376896763_3c713c09af.jpg

f4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4376899231_db55e360e0.jpg

f1.4
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4383198176_e690278974.jpg

f1.1 or f1.4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4400612698_7d1c236470.jpg

f1.1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4418356125_fd68231bfd.jpg

f1.1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4418358827_01c4d22643.jpg

f2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4418360039_6b82817ba6.jpg

f1.4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4437618322_c0c611933b.jpg

many more samples here: Leica M3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregoryniss/sets/72157623464161730/)

[fotomeow]

nice shots guys, I love the in/out focus effects. Would you characterize this lens' contrast as medium? High? medium-high?

[abumac]

All with the M8 1250 Asa to 2500 Asa and @1.1 and 1.4.

http://mimpresion.blogspot.com/2010/02/rente-mit-67-nein-danke.html

[Xax]

all at 1.1 and on ektar

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4441288898_5e3b7263ca.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4441287992_5fe4f9abda.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4441286858_3d43ef1b80.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4441285432_ba2a4607a8.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4441284166_638ba5f413.jpg

[DNG]

Keep them coming...
Great shots
Those Ektar images are so full of color!

[helenhill]

From looking :eek: at these photos
I'm beginning to Fall hopelessly in LOVE w/ this lens....
that money shot is STELLAR !!!

I think I want ONE
soon ...very soon !!!

[DNG]

nice shots guys, I love the in/out focus effects. Would you characterize this lens' contrast as medium? High? medium-high?

I'd say ??... I scan with no adjustments, and add a little contrast in post. So, it's not too high.. but not low either. Good for BW., Which may be an advantage in low light photography..to help keep the tonal range long in tooth. The image of my wife (in 1st post) is with florescent lighting mostly and ceiling spots aimed high that has little effect on her, except hot spot reflections.

[mabelsound]

Around the yard last night with the Nokton and M8. I just love this combo...wide open of course...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4442557955_4ceb132e0e_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4443334306_3393a26def_o.jpg

At minimum focus distance, the DOF is just insanely shallow...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4442557855_da9d4b5d84_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4443333944_765f382d44_o.jpg

[dcsang]

Ya know.. I really didn't need to see this thread... sheesh.. :D

Cheers,
Dave

[infosecgeek]

From looking :eek: at these photos
I'm beginning to Fall hopelessly in LOVE w/ this lens....
that money shot is STELLAR !!!

I think I want ONE
soon ...very soon !!!

Thanks Helen.. Took that at Photo Village.... That was the Cash I laid out for it ;)

[Keith]

From looking :eek: at these photos
I'm beginning to Fall hopelessly in LOVE w/ this lens....
that money shot is STELLAR !!!

I think I want ONE
soon ...very soon !!!


Isn't that life Helen ... it's always the 'money shot' that really sells! :p

[helenhill]

Isn't that life Helen ... it's always the 'money shot' that really sells! :p

Yeah baby...Cold Hard Cash...ready to be Blown...:eek:...:D

Infosecgeek:
CONGRATS on your new Gem....

[infosecgeek]

Thanks :) I plan on shooting it with the M6 today..... Heading to the Bronx zoo with my daughter

[gohaj]

my pics using 50/1.1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/singaporepictures/tags/voigtlandernokton50mmf11/

[gdi]

Nice and sharp wide open!

[infosecgeek]

F/8


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4449028809_e10a408e82_b.jpg

[newsgrunt]

1.1 with M9
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4457905935_301d462649_o.jpg

[Astragony]

awesome last shot, made me smile :)

I want this lens, how do you guys feel about the size on a m8/9?

[newsgrunt]

Feels fine on the MP and the M9. I wish it didn't have the scalloped focus collar though, I like the feel of continuous knurling ala Leica.

[snausages]

It seems like an extraordinary lens.

[khc1013]

newsgrunt - I love it.

[DNG]

Here is a few more:
Getting better with this puppy :cool:

Kodak BW400CN at box speed
Used whatever f/stop and SS needed... but I tried to use the widest f/stop I could.

1st image only:
I used a perspective control to add the interesting lines. I like it. May not be every ones taste. :D
http://files.myopera.com/arbib/albums/814357/600h-Morrisvile%20with%2050%20Nokton%20--%20FINAL--04.tn.jpg


http://files.myopera.com/arbib/albums/814357/600h-Morrisvile%20with%2050%20Nokton--FINAL--%2006.tn.jpg


http://files.myopera.com/arbib/albums/814357/600h-Morrisvile%20with%2050%20Nokton--FINAL--%2010.tn.jpg

[craygc]

Something got the better of me and I went and bought one of these babies this week :eek: Certainly not as big and heavy as I had envisaged! Havent used it yet but will be back in Tokyo later this month so it will get a bit of a work out while Im there ...I'll post images once Im back

[DNG]

Something got the better of me and I went and bought one of these babies this week :eek: Certainly not as big and heavy as I had envisaged! Havent used it yet but will be back in Tokyo later this month so it will get a bit of a work out while Im there ...I'll post images once Im back

You won't regret it...
Enjoy

[steelduck]

f1.1 with M8

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4498096768_d88eec3574_b.jpg

[luuca]

@f1.1 I think with an expired ultramax400

http://i40.tinypic.com/spglc8.jpg

http://i44.tinypic.com/oiaauo.jpg

http://i42.tinypic.com/2cpwzuu.jpg

[Juan Valdenebro]

luuca, that first photograph is very nice... Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,

Juan

[luuca]

thanks Juan,
they are my first attempt of home-develop, not so clean...

[luuca]

one more @ f1.1

http://i43.tinypic.com/54g4dg.jpg

love this lens, but size can be a problem sometimes

[DNG]

f1.1 with M8



Great capture..
So, fast action and being in focus can be done..at wide f/stops..
I noticed that at f/1.1 at 6 feet allows a bit of DOF depth for this kind of photography

[DNG]

one more @ f1.1

http://i43.tinypic.com/54g4dg.jpg

love this lens, but size can be a problem sometimes

Nice one :cool:
Look at those bottles on the top shelf....
OOF soft with nice edge detail.. I like that kind of effect.

[khc1013]

one more @ f1.1

love this lens, but size can be a problem sometimes

love this
I am thinking... I may be able to post some images in this thread very soon.

[Neare]

I used it for a wedding a couple of weeks ago, quite a few results came out really well.

[goo0h]

So what's the deal with the focus shift of this lens? Is it mainly at minimum focus distance? I must admit I'm beginning to drool for this lens. I know they have entirely different signatures, but how does the focus shift of this lens compare to the ZM C 50 1.5?

[DNG]

So what's the deal with the focus shift of this lens? Is it mainly at minimum focus distance? I must admit I'm beginning to drool for this lens. I know they have entirely different signatures, but how does the focus shift of this lens compare to the ZM C 50 1.5?

You have M8/9 ?

I find no FS on my M5... I believe the later models (now currently being sold) may have this issue addressed from other threads I have read.

The Signature is more natural than dreamy I guess. I prefer this look. And the light fall off is less at the corners than the Leitz offerings, from what I have read anyway.

For me, it was a matter of most bang for my dollar. I had one opportunity to equip myself with a nice RF and lenses.. I could of gone with a Current M7 and one or two lenses, or, an older M with 4 descent lenses.. I chose the later.

[Krosya]

You have M8/9 ?

I find no FS on my M5... I believe the later models (now currently being sold) may have this issue addressed from other threads I have read.

The Signature is more natural than dreamy I guess. I prefer this look. And the light fall off is less at the corners than the Leitz offerings, from what I have read anyway.

For me, it was a matter of most bang for my dollar. I had one opportunity to equip myself with a nice RF and lenses.. I could of gone with a Current M7 and one or two lenses, or, an older M with 4 descent lenses.. I chose the later.

If it did have a focus shift - how can it be addressed? I mean I thought that focus shift is due to the optical design. Like one is ZM Sonnar 50/1.5 - thats what it does and cant really be "addressed". Now, if some lenses just had some quality control issues - THAT could be "addressed".
Oh, and I still think that CV 50/1.5 is "most bang" for the dollar.

[Neare]

I have had no focus shift on my one. Also the many people who I know who have one have not experienced focus shift either.

[jaredangle]

very nice images, everyone.

I was wondering, if I were to purchase this lens, would the Bessa R2 or the Bessa R3 be more suited to it? I also want to use the 35mm 1.2.

[DNG]

.....
Oh, and I still think that CV 50/1.5 is "most bang" for the dollar.
Almost got that one or the Zeiss 50/1.5 ... But I wanted a one really fast lens, I didn't want a 35mm really fast lens... :cool:

[goo0h]

You have M8/9 ?

I find no FS on my M5...
Oh. I have a ZI, no M8/9, and not likely to get one at those prices! ;)

I thought I heard something about a FS issue, but apparently not.

Hmmm.... very tempting lens!

[DNG]

Oh. I have a ZI, no M8/9, and not likely to get one at those prices! ;)

I thought I heard something about a FS issue, but apparently not.

Hmmm.... very tempting lens!

Let me tempt you some more :D

50mm f/1.1 @ f/1.1 BW400CN
http://files.myopera.com/arbib/albums/814357/600h-50%20Nokton%20F1%20Cutis%20at%20F1%20-%2001.tn.jpg

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[papasnap]

all at 1.1 and on ektar
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4441285432_ba2a4607a8.jpg


That shot is dynamite!

[dcsang]

I despise the lot of you for continuing this thread :D

How much are the used ones going for nowadays?

Cheers,
Dave

[DNG]

I despise the lot of you for continuing this thread :D

How much are the used ones going for nowadays?

Cheers,
Dave

Ummm, A used one...around $850.00 in mint-

Just get a new one.... Too new to have a decent used price at this time. imo

[dcsang]

Ummm, A used one...around $850.00 in mint-

Just get a new one.... Too new to have a decent used price at this time. imo

Thanks.. new ones up here are $1100 Plus tax = $1243

Snagging a used one locally for $900 CDN seems to be quite a bit of savings :)

Cheers,
Dave

[Pablito]

I am dizzy from looking at so much blurrrrrrrr.:confused:

[mhcfires]

I just got my Nokton 1.1. It feels great on my M2. Arista Premium 400 at box speed developed in Rodinal 1:25.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4576830261_df9cbb005b_o.jpg

[DNG]

I just got my Nokton 1.1. It feels great on my M2. Arista Premium 400 at box speed developed in Rodinal 1:25.

Great capture, a very "Pool Room" mood!

[ElectroWNED]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3427/3882157975_dbb813c96b_o.jpg

State Street Diner!

[miscbill]

Just getting started with this lens myself. Like it a lot so far.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4585974392_8510ea8f5f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miscellaneousbill/4585974392/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/4574205515_f6e5049873.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miscellaneousbill/4574205515/)

A few more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/miscellaneousbill/sets/72157623858151853/

[luuca]

f1.1

leica mp

delta 100

rodinal 50+1

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/2334/emmah.jpg

[luuca]

f1.1

leica mp

delta 100

rodinal 50+1

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/1054/legsif.jpg

[h_A_Z]

Seeing all this images makes me wanna take my plastic card out and order one!

[Erik van Straten]

Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.1, Tmax400 printed on Ilford MGIV fb.

Erik.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3967512426_f67f9f02af_b.jpg

[Erik van Straten]

Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.1, Tmax400 printed on Ilford MGIV fb.

Erik.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3867644940_06dc3c73b6_b.jpg

[back alley]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4980636314_64c1cabfd6_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4958206538_215e70b351_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4958204924_545507dc89_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4915959953_fea6a436b8_z.jpg

[back alley]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4916558352_21d88197de_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4887888945_beb276d502_z.jpg

[Guaranteed]

Was finally able to go out and play.

R3A w/BW400CN
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5001761083_6dd9937b36_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5001760999_84f5cce593_z.jpg

[allanmcleodroney]

New to this forum, and to this rangefinder game, so go easy - all shot with the nokton @ 1.1 on either an M6 or an M9 (borrowed):

from my nyc set (borrowed an M9 from Leica, still to develop my M6 shots): http://bit.ly/9B0adi

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4665578243_690d8605e0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4627434690_1f57b47588_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4615178227_e31c36c875_o.jpg

this one at a wider aperture (unsure of what)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/4627434218_bf519930d2_o.jpg

some M6 examples:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4494859205_23a2e0daab_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5038618519_c5e5197ec1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5014468328_9ce14bfdd5_b.jpg

[k.a]

New to this forum, and to this rangefinder game, so go easy - all shot with the nokton @ 1.1 on either an M6 or an M9 (borrowed):

from my nyc set (borrowed an M9 from Leica, still to develop my M6 shots):

amazing work, really nice!

[helenhill]

tmax400...rodinalhttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4987744867_b3d35ae952_b.jpg (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)

[helenhill]

TriX...Rodinalhttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/4952899410_d239b89463_b.jpg (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/%3Ca%20href=)

[helenhill]

TriX...Rodinalhttp://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4914668620_7f4ef86e78_b.jpg (%3Ca%20href=)

[hteasley]

allanmcleodroney, welcome to the forums. Beautiful shots.

Have seen some of Helenhill's shots previously, and didn't know they were the Nokton 1,1: also lovely. Makes me want to use it more....

[Avotius]

You people will be the death of me. Since getting my M8 I have been craving a lens with a big big aperture. f2 just doesnt cut it anymore. This lens or the 35 f1.2........sigh....

[Erik van Straten]

Yes, Lawrence, it is the new Tmax400-2. I develope it in Ilford Perceptol, one part Perceptol in two parts water at 23 degrees Celcius for nine minutes.
I do not like the Tmax-developer. Perceptol is my thing.

Erik.

[lawrence]

Yes, Lawrence, it is the new Tmax400-2. I develope it in Ilford Perceptol, one part Perceptol in two parts water at 23 degrees Celcius for nine minutes.
I do not like the Tmax-developer. Perceptol is my thing.

Erik.

Thanks. I expect you know that Barry Thornton was also a fan of diluted Perceptol (although more famous for devising his own brews). He particularly liked the sharpness of the higher dilutions.

[Erik van Straten]

Thanks. I expect you know that Barry Thornton was also a fan of diluted Perceptol

I've never heard of Barry Thornton (I will do my homework) but I dilute it to have a one-shot developer to get consistant results all the time.
Perceptol delivers fine grain, but you have to overexpose a bit. No problem with the Nokton f/1.1.

Erik.

[allanmcleodroney]

Loads of great shots on this thread. Also being tempted to load up the M6 with some ektar on evidence of the results.

A few more from the beach & M9;

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5309169560_b7caf6aabc_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5048/5306293265_9416b21ebb_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5316483644_d2b09900eb_b.jpg

[helenhill]

Stellar shot of Chains....
The texture, tones are Sublime AllanMc

[Nikkor AIS]

Great work everyone. I love the chains as well.

Helen, I am a huge fan of your work. I just wanted you to know.

[jcrutcher]

This thread has saved me $10,000. Thank You!
I've always wanted a Noctilux .95 but can't find one. Then I pull out the Nokton 1.1 and say the heck with the Noctilux, these lenses are very good and what are they 1/3 stop slower, big deal!

[CrisR]

I just got an M8 and was having backfocus issues i'd not had with my M6... so a few rangefinder adjustments later, and here are some focus tests

Both shot at f1.1 at minimum focus distance.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5197/7235349210_4f43d16f5f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7235349210/)
Nokton 50mm f1.1 / M8 focus test [1/2] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7235349210/) by Cris Rose (http://www.flickr.com/people/crisrose/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7235356070_b296531175_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7235356070/)
Nokton 50mm f1.1 / M8 focus test [2/2] (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7235356070/) by Cris Rose (http://www.flickr.com/people/crisrose/), on Flickr

the full res images can be clicked through on Flickr

[CrisR]

Shot a wedding with nothing but the 50mm f1.1 and my M8

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7803195648_dcb155e170_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7803195648/)
Wedding Day Cuddles (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7803195648/) by Cris Rose (http://www.flickr.com/people/crisrose/), on Flickr

[helenhill]

Great work everyone. I love the chains as well.

Helen, I am a huge fan of your work. I just wanted you to know.


Oh my Goodness,
haven't seen this Thread for awhile and came upon your post Gregory
Thanks ever sooooo Much...very Kind
YOU made my Day !!!
Thanks Again... xo- H

The Nokton 1.1 is really a Gem ...;)

[jmanivelle]

Oh my Goodness,
haven't seen this Thread for awhile and came upon your post Gregory
Thanks ever sooooo Much...very Kind
YOU made my Day !!!
Thanks Again... xo- H

The Nokton 1.1 is really a Gem ...;)

Yes Helen, I love your photo from #66 , indeed one more 50 to try....

best,
Jean-Marc.

[CrisR]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7832365396_a7da61d445_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7832365396/)
Wedding Jazz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/crisrose/7832365396/) by Cris Rose (http://www.flickr.com/people/crisrose/), on Flickr

[Lss]

I probably posted a couple of these before. Anyway, here's some Disc Golf action from 2011 European Open. Many at 1.1 just for the fun of it.


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AsOcwAa0t48/Ti_lKc1k-fI/AAAAAAAAAM0/gz6Lk-41ceg/Euro-Open-Koling.jpg (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=163462&ppuser=39086)
at 1.1

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Gz0P-MVxm8U/Ti_lM591sqI/AAAAAAAAAM8/Kd4-DQbT2Mk/Euro-Open-walking.jpg


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-E1V3eE9Ad94/Ti_lIF0hE1I/AAAAAAAAAMs/Qer_xAepwPo/Euro-Open-drive-Locastro.jpg


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jis7J6dQL-8/Ti_lKq7FaKI/AAAAAAAAAM4/lQvML_SBySw/Euro-Open-to-next-hole.jpg
at 1.1

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-h5eI3SU_m74/Ti_lNAL1cJI/AAAAAAAAANA/5JzmW_mhQL0/Euro-Open-waiting.jpg
at 1.1

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z6tRQLaqWU0/Ti_lH618FaI/AAAAAAAAAMo/vpgMWr14poE/Euro-Open-drive-Tuoma.jpg (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=163463&ppuser=39086)
at 1.1

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--CDNyNEWEpo/Ti_lKB-sZHI/AAAAAAAAAMw/TP5XOo5-hZ4/Euro-Open-Locastro-shaking-hands.jpg
at 1.1

[raytoei@gmail.com]

was testing the nokton 1.1 2 weeks ago,

here are some lovely images taken at the Chiif Camera shop in Singapore,
taken on the M6TTL

http://retro3.ms11.net/nokton11-a.jpg

http://retro3.ms11.net/nokton11-b.jpg