Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken Carney wrote: > Hi Jack, > > I have the 1.5 Nokton and like it. The only problem is that it is prone to > flare and needs a larger lens hood, which of course won't work well with > the > RF. It also needs to be stopped down to f2 or 2.8. The 15mm Heliar is > nice > also, if you're into WA's. > > Ken > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lug-bounces+kcarney1=cox.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug- >> bounces+kcarney1=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jack Maddox >> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 7:40 AM >> To: Leica Users Group >> Subject: [Leica] CV lens recommendations >> >> I have decided to purchase a Voigtlander lens to use with my Leica's >> (shame on me) but can't decide which one I want. The three I am looking >> at are: >> >> 50/2.0 collapsible Heliar >> 50/1.5 Nokton >> 90/3.5 APO Lanthar >> >> Any information or suggestions about these would be helpful. >> >> Jack >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > Ken, From what I am hearing the Nokton needs stopped down to 2.8 and that most CV glass is subject to flaring.. Super wide angles are not my cup of tea. I generally use a 35. thanks for the advice Jack