Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/10/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In terms of performance, the Summicron will provide a better image at all apertures. However, if you need the speed, then the Nokton is a good choice. Do not however, ignore either the Nikon or Canon 50mm in LTM from the fifties. For example, as a lark, I picked up a really clean 50mm F1.4 Canon lens at Central in Chicago. Compared to a current Canon, Zeiss, last generation Summilux R, or the current Nikon (Don't ask why I own all these lenses) this lens is possibly sharper at 1.4 with a good contrast and typical double gauss bokeh (good). The one place it fails somewhat is in resistance to flare. It also suffers from field curvature. So, in your search, if you find a clean LTM Nikon or Canon F1.4 give them serious thought. You will be pleasantly surprised by the results. See Dante Stella's website for more information on these lenses. For truth in advertising the lens I bought appears to have been professionally cleaned so was probably was at least as good as new. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of jeffwill Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2003 1:31 PM To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us' Subject: [Leica] CV 50mm Nokton 1.5 vs used Sumicron Has anyone got nice things to say about the CV 50mm Nokton? I am contemplating either a new Nokton or used 50mm Sumicron due to a limited budget. I suspect I already know the answer to the question :-) but has anyone been pleasantly surprised by the performance of the Nokton vs the sumicron? Kind regards Jeff the kiwi - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html