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Good lens, one remark, when you have to shoot a bit "closed" to get better results, I don't see that as a f/1.5 lens. Even though you can ignore it. The classical Leica/Zeiss stuff costs a lot, because of this. As far as price, versions and size/weight you can't beat it. I still prefer my 50mm 1956 Summilux though that comes in retail at 1.500 Eur of course. Very good video Matt !!
Thanks Eric! Agreed, there is no point buying a 1.5 lens if you have to use it at f2 (Just buy a cheaper smaller f2 lens)(normally)(not in this case). This lens is excellent wide open from about 2m but I didn't realise that til I sent it back and that only equated to about 1% of my images. (As you know lenses with a floated element are better up close, like the Summilux ASPH).
Really wonderful and scholarly, well researched and well presented. No one else comes close. You are the master of this genre and I would wager you are doing alright with the photography. Thanks for the time and effort. You deliver so much information so well without sounding pedantic. Cheers
Thanks Zoltan! "Doing well".. from TH-cam, less so, it pays the same as a paper round (hour for hour) ha but I enjoy it most of the time. Teaching more now and I do love that + a few weddings now and again. I need to try to grow the channel to 100K then ask me again! :)
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Thanks Matt, again great review! Could you please tell me about reason to change my current 50 mm summilux (last version) to this. Need to collect some money for expanding my lens collection, but don't want to regret. I like my current lens, but it's so expensive and heavy. What I will loose if make this exange?
Hi Jean, unless you shoot up close like me the Nokon v2 is very good, cheaper, lighter, smaller, better balanced. Slightly less sharp wide open but probably hard to see.
Thanks for this very interesting video. I love the portrait you took with the Summarit -- beautiful model and moment, and the swirly bokeh is fantastic. Thanks to your review I sought out and was lucky to find one of the earlier Voigtlander f1.5 ASPH lenses -- the one you liken more to a Summilux look -- for about half the cost of a the new lens and am very happy with it!
Thanks D, yes I like the old Nokton 1.5. I use it in the next Voigtlander 50mm lens review so look out for that comparison. The old lens is still a great performer!
Matt, always like how you break down the information for each lens. I believe you gave a bit of wrong information about the original Nokton LTM (the one you saw at Flint and sold for $4K) - it is actually from the 1950s. Not many people know about this lens. I happened to know because I recently got a Voigtlander Prominent camera with the original Nokton. To clear things up, there are a total of 4 versions of Nokton 50/1.5 throughout the history: (1) the original Nokton (7 elements in 5 groups, "7/5", of course no aspherical element) - made for Voigtlander Prominent cameras introduced in 1951 and was considered the sharpest fast 50mm for about a decade (well, the main competitors Leica Summarit and Zeiss Sonnar aren't exactly famous for resolution). Voigtlander also made a few in Contax RF and LTM mount in very low quantity. While you could get a Prominent mount version for under $800, the LTM version (the one you saw at Flint) usually sells for a few grands. The Prominent version doesn't have focus mechanism because focusing is done through the camera, while the LTM version has a focus ring. (2) Nokton Aspherical by CV in both Nikon S mount and LTM (6/5 optics with, I am not sure, 1 or 2 aspherical element). The LTM version looks similarly to Nikon S version and they both have red "aspherical" engraving in the front. The LTM version should sell for under $600. (3) Nokton Aspherical VM by CV ("Version I" as you and many refer as, 6/5 optics with 1 aspherical element). To make things more confusing, CV decided to base its exterior design on the original LTM Nokton (1950s) and make them sound like reissues, while the optics are in fact very different. (4) Nokton Aspherical VM "II" by CV - the one you review here. Hopefully this helps anyone who wants to know a bit of the Nokton history. BTW I have some photos of the Prominent Nokon on my instagram if you are interested.
Thanks and sorry for confusing the older models. I own the LTM + Nikon S and yes they are the same. I don't have the Prominent version but may have shown it in one of my Flints videos in the past. (Great guys at Flints!). Thanks for the details for others to read, much appreciated.
Thanks Bart, yes I saw little difference between the LTM ASPH and the v2...I was shooting the Summicron R 50 vs the LTM ASPH and the model said straight away she only wanted photos with the LTM!! (Much smoother finer rendering verses the R that day).
Would u recommend this over the canon 50mm f1.4 ltm when shooting on M mount? It feels like voigt are recreating/copying canon ltm lenses in modern tech
Hi Matt, I'm also thinking about getting the 50ger but in the S.C version. last time someone offered one on Ebay classifieds but unfortunately missed it, I was a bit annoyed because it was also the vintage lens. Absolutely valuable tips and of course mega top video.👍👌Allerdings die 1. Version, zudem mag ich die Single Coated wegen dem Charakter 👌 Lg Anderl
Hi, Matt. I appreciate your hard job and great review! Could you please tell me - have you tried Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic? So many options Voigtlander provides (Nokton, Hellar, APO), that makes me feel confused. Just sold my Summilux 1.4 50mm because could not justify the price. For now, I'm planning to buy Nokton or Hellar for a small everyday portrait setup. With best regards, Jean.
Did you test on different Cameras this lens? I have this lens and bw is super on EOS R but colour has sometimes magenta corners. Maybe you use this on lumix or nikon z?
Nice review! I’ve got the 50mm LTM Aspherical and man, is it a great lens! On my Fujifilm digital, I prefer the character of this lens over the well praised Fuji 35mm 1.4.
Great review, thanks. I have the version 1 chrome M mount and I absolutely loving it. As a bonus, even at close distances I have perfect results. Actually the ver1 M mount also has an ASPH element, the LTM version has two! :)
Thanks Peter! Great. Yes I think I mention that the LTM has 2 ASPH but thanks for confirming re. v1 and close focus. Nice lenses! More Voigtlander reviews soon!
Hi Matt, great review as always. I'm torn between the Nokton 50mm f1.5 II VM and the Zeiss Planar F2, For general purposes what would you pick. which is better value for money? size and weight are important to me and I understand the Zeiss is larger and heavier by a bit but if it's a better lens I would go with that.
Would a bad Ltm to M adapter make the Lens backfocus? Mine 50mm f1.5 Ltm backfocus to about 2cm on most apecture. My M8 rangefinder is accurate though, bc when I put the CV 35mm f1.2 on, focus is good at f1.2
Sorry to hear Michael, hmm, it’s a pity you don’t have another camera to test it on. It could be a bad sample. It happened a lot for me buying new Zeiss Sonnar 50 1.5 (I gave up in the end)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I just recently got the Thambar-M. That is one out of two dream lenses acquired. You'd have to tempt me with the other dream lens, the one I don't have yet. ;)
wow another great video... Thanks ... funny because few days ago I was almost pulling the trigger on this lens... So now after your review ... I will for sure. I love my Summilux 1,4 but : bigger heavyer and very clinical, very sharp .... I want something with more "caractere" :-)
The video I’ve been waiting for. Have had my eye on the V2 since it was announced (SC version) for my M8. Thinking of picking it up on Singapore next year (I can wait). Was considering the APO Lanthar but it is a little on the large side and don’t think I’d see the benefit on the m8.
Thanks Paul, sorry to keep you waiting! I've had this video on my shoulders for 3 months so happy to get it posted. Yes I hope to test the APO too.. the V2 might be a nice sizer on the M8.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom no need for an apology. Your channel has been very informative and your photos very inspiring. I seldom do portraiture (I’m not a professional - it’s just a hobby) but it’s something I want to incorporate into my travels. Hope you are well and thanks for taking the time to reply
Fantastic review Matt, I’m looking to purchase a compact fast 50mm for my Leica MP. If money was no object, which one would you choose? The Summilux or the Nokton? 🙏thanks
Thanks! The Summilux is not compact at all. If you need the best lens to shoot sharp images at 1.4 get the Lux (see recent fast 50 video for clear confirmation), if you stop down anyway I like my Summarit 2.5 for size. If you’d shoot mostly at subjects away from the camera the Nokton is also great. (Just not close up)
Hey Matt, please review TTartisan 50mm 1.4 ASPH lens. I heard it's a very good lens even compared to Summilux but only cost $300. Would love to see that lens compare to this Nokton as I'm still debating which one to get. Thanks!
After watching your video, I came to know about the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC. I would love the MC version. I am focused on backpacking. In the US, I would drive to a location and then pack a backpack into a location for a travel shoot. If I go abroad and take a plane to another country, I also backpack. Therefore, I will pay great attention to the volume and weight of the camera system. For this reason, I am going to switch to the Leica system. A lens like the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC was exactly what I was looking for. However, what I need is a camera 'system'. This photographic system includes cameras, lenses, accessories, and, of course, computers and software. For backpacking, it's a total system. So, if I could use an iPad, I wouldn't choose an apple Mcbook Pro computer. If I could use an iPhone, I wouldn't choose an iPad. Here are my thoughts on reducing the bulk and weight of backpacking items. I also watched videos of the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC taken by others. I saw that they said the vignetting was worse with this lens. In order to adjust the vignetting in the software, it seems that the iPhone can't do the job. I have to use an iPad. In other words, when I picked this lens, what I actually needed was a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC + iPad. If so, the volume and weight are huge. For me, it is my choice to carry only a iPhone, camera, and lens to complete the task of travel shooting, without carrying an iPad or a Mcbook pro computer. How can I solve the serious problem of vignetting of the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC using only the iPhone? Than you very much!
Great to hear you like to travel light too. It’s always a compromise. There are smaller 50s and lighter 50s. This is a good all rounder. Stop the lens down for less vignetting.
Thanks for the info. I was using EVF cameras too (SL and CL) so that shouldn't matter I think. I still like the lens and looking back at my CL images some look sharp. I can't remember if they were at f2. I do love the size. (See next video I mention it)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks Matt. Yep! I've watched it a couple of times. I was just curious if you've changed your opinion of the 50/1.2 since your review of the 50/1.5.
@@Peter-df1br the best part of the 1.5 is the size for me. 1.2 offers more for me. if you want to setup a Zoom call to discuss in details before you click buy I do this a lot for others now - MrLeica.com/zoom
Interesting. But I know the reason why the Summilux has a better performance on short distances. Peter Karbe (the chief of lens construction at Leica) included the floating element exactly for that reason. But I know that the current Summilux is very expensive! But you will found floating elements only on more expensive lenses.
Thanks Alexander, yes 100% correct re the floating element. Sorry I should have mentioned that in the video. I didn't notice how good the lens was at mid distance until after I returned it as I shoot everything up close!
Nice! I have the LTM (with M adapter) 50 1.5 Aspherical, and it is probably my favorite 50mm; I used to also have the 1.1, but it is heavy and bulky (although now it would work fine on the SL!), so I sold it.
Thanks, great to hear you have the ASPH LTM, I only got mine yesterday! I found it by accident researching the video ha. I look forrward to using it on the SL :)
Do you have back focusing problem with the LTM lens? Mine back focus to about 1-2 cm. I don't know of it's the metabone adapter I use. My M8 rangefinder is accurate bc I don't have any problem with native lenses.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I've owned the older LTM version of the lens several times, but sold them in the end. They are quite nice, but bulky. I was considering the newer one in your video, but the close up image quality really looks bad... Guess I'll stick with my Summicron DR.
Own a Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton lens for my Leica M3. And it does not look like your examples. Maybe my chrome/all metal lens is made differently than your examples. Think when you mention so many lenses (Leitz or Voigtlander) the video comes across as confusing than clarifying. As you get into your explanation, your results/sharpness differs from my experience.
Thanks Norman, this is the latest version. It sounds like you have one of the many earlier copies. I enjoy the 2000s dated one that was released with the Bessa cameras.
Big question! Depends on the application. See my playlists for 28 & 35mm lenses reviewed so far and I have at least 3 more vids to come on this topic. Stay tuned!
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Interesting. I have the LTM aspherical that you start talking about at 11:28. I didn't realize that it's different from the version I. Great lens!
Yes great lens. I still have mine!
Good lens, one remark, when you have to shoot a bit "closed" to get better results, I don't see that as a f/1.5 lens. Even though you can ignore it. The classical Leica/Zeiss stuff costs a lot, because of this. As far as price, versions and size/weight you can't beat it. I still prefer my 50mm 1956 Summilux though that comes in retail at 1.500 Eur of course. Very good video Matt !!
Thanks Eric! Agreed, there is no point buying a 1.5 lens if you have to use it at f2 (Just buy a cheaper smaller f2 lens)(normally)(not in this case). This lens is excellent wide open from about 2m but I didn't realise that til I sent it back and that only equated to about 1% of my images. (As you know lenses with a floated element are better up close, like the Summilux ASPH).
Yes, more Voigtlander reviews!!! Hmm...what's new coming out?
Thanks, another great presentation!!
CC
Thanks CC! I still need to do the 50mm APO and the new 28mm Ultron..
Should I get the Voightlander 50 APO over this? Thanks 🙏
I'll tell you once i've done the APO review! Hopefully in the coming weeks.
Really wonderful and scholarly, well researched and well presented. No one else comes close. You are the master of this genre and I would wager you are doing alright with the photography. Thanks for the time and effort. You deliver so much information so well without sounding pedantic. Cheers
Thanks Zoltan! "Doing well".. from TH-cam, less so, it pays the same as a paper round (hour for hour) ha but I enjoy it most of the time. Teaching more now and I do love that + a few weddings now and again. I need to try to grow the channel to 100K then ask me again! :)
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@@zoltankaparthy9095 thank you Zoltan, that means a lot. 🙏🏻
Thanks Matt, again great review! Could you please tell me about reason to change my current 50 mm summilux (last version) to this. Need to collect some money for expanding my lens collection, but don't want to regret. I like my current lens, but it's so expensive and heavy. What I will loose if make this exange?
Hi Jean, unless you shoot up close like me the Nokon v2 is very good, cheaper, lighter, smaller, better balanced. Slightly less sharp wide open but probably hard to see.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thank you for your answer
You take great portrait pictures! Seems like the Voigtlander's are of great value/price and quality wise. Thanks a lot for the review!
Thank you! Yes I’m a big fan and have many Voigtlander lenses. I even sold some Leica lenses and replaced them!
Thanks for this very interesting video. I love the portrait you took with the Summarit -- beautiful model and moment, and the swirly bokeh is fantastic. Thanks to your review I sought out and was lucky to find one of the earlier Voigtlander f1.5 ASPH lenses -- the one you liken more to a Summilux look -- for about half the cost of a the new lens and am very happy with it!
Thanks D, yes I like the old Nokton 1.5. I use it in the next Voigtlander 50mm lens review so look out for that comparison. The old lens is still a great performer!
Matt, always like how you break down the information for each lens. I believe you gave a bit of wrong information about the original Nokton LTM (the one you saw at Flint and sold for $4K) - it is actually from the 1950s. Not many people know about this lens. I happened to know because I recently got a Voigtlander Prominent camera with the original Nokton. To clear things up, there are a total of 4 versions of Nokton 50/1.5 throughout the history: (1) the original Nokton (7 elements in 5 groups, "7/5", of course no aspherical element) - made for Voigtlander Prominent cameras introduced in 1951 and was considered the sharpest fast 50mm for about a decade (well, the main competitors Leica Summarit and Zeiss Sonnar aren't exactly famous for resolution). Voigtlander also made a few in Contax RF and LTM mount in very low quantity. While you could get a Prominent mount version for under $800, the LTM version (the one you saw at Flint) usually sells for a few grands. The Prominent version doesn't have focus mechanism because focusing is done through the camera, while the LTM version has a focus ring. (2) Nokton Aspherical by CV in both Nikon S mount and LTM (6/5 optics with, I am not sure, 1 or 2 aspherical element). The LTM version looks similarly to Nikon S version and they both have red "aspherical" engraving in the front. The LTM version should sell for under $600. (3) Nokton Aspherical VM by CV ("Version I" as you and many refer as, 6/5 optics with 1 aspherical element). To make things more confusing, CV decided to base its exterior design on the original LTM Nokton (1950s) and make them sound like reissues, while the optics are in fact very different. (4) Nokton Aspherical VM "II" by CV - the one you review here. Hopefully this helps anyone who wants to know a bit of the Nokton history. BTW I have some photos of the Prominent Nokon on my instagram if you are interested.
Thanks and sorry for confusing the older models. I own the LTM + Nikon S and yes they are the same. I don't have the Prominent version but may have shown it in one of my Flints videos in the past. (Great guys at Flints!). Thanks for the details for others to read, much appreciated.
Fantastic overview, Matt. Thank you so much 👏👏👏👏
Thanks Maurizio!
Thanks for the comparison with the LTM version. So no need to exchange my 1.5 asph with the latest version.
As always thanks for the video
Thanks Bart, yes I saw little difference between the LTM ASPH and the v2...I was shooting the Summicron R 50 vs the LTM ASPH and the model said straight away she only wanted photos with the LTM!! (Much smoother finer rendering verses the R that day).
Would u recommend this over the canon 50mm f1.4 ltm when shooting on M mount? It feels like voigt are recreating/copying canon ltm lenses in modern tech
This is much smaller, canon has more character, I use it
Hi Matt,
I'm also thinking about getting the 50ger but in the S.C version. last time someone offered one on Ebay classifieds but unfortunately missed it, I was a bit annoyed because it was also the vintage lens. Absolutely valuable tips and of course mega top video.👍👌Allerdings die 1. Version, zudem mag ich die Single Coated wegen dem Charakter 👌
Lg Anderl
Thanks, yes old ones are nice. I still have my ASPH older version. Hope you find one soon.
I have the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm 1.2 Asph. It’s an incredible lens!
Yes agreed! When I reviewed it I loved the character wide open and sharpness stopped down a little
Hi, Matt. I appreciate your hard job and great review! Could you please tell me - have you tried Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Heliar Classic? So many options Voigtlander provides (Nokton, Hellar, APO), that makes me feel confused. Just sold my Summilux 1.4 50mm because could not justify the price. For now, I'm planning to buy Nokton or Hellar for a small everyday portrait setup.
With best regards, Jean.
Hi Jean, My Heliar 1.5 arrives soon so video to come in a few weeks hopefully
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom great! Will be waiting for your conclusion 👍
Interesting as always. You forgot the Voigt 50/1.1 which a lot of people hate (but I quite like - apart from the size).
Ah yes thank you! I only really considered the 1.5s
The newer Norton 50/1.2 is a lot more popular and the first M-Mount lens I owned. It’s my go-to thanks to Matt.
Did you test on different Cameras this lens? I have this lens and bw is super on EOS R but colour has sometimes magenta corners. Maybe you use this on lumix or nikon z?
Hi I used on my Lumix S5 and I didn't see any issues from memory. I don't own a Z body sorry.
Nice review! I’ve got the 50mm LTM Aspherical and man, is it a great lens! On my Fujifilm digital, I prefer the character of this lens over the well praised Fuji 35mm 1.4.
Thanks Sylvain! Perfect timing for this comment, see the next video out this week :)
I have the same lens, but it backfocus on my M8. Which Ltm to M adapter do you use?
I'm wondering how it compares with the Summilux M 50mm f1.4 V2 E43 ......... :)
also... this is an ASPH lens?
Lux is wayyyy nicer ;)
..see Lux Pre video
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Oh really? damn.... OK thanks!
Great review, thanks. I have the version 1 chrome M mount and I absolutely loving it. As a bonus, even at close distances I have perfect results. Actually the ver1 M mount also has an ASPH element, the LTM version has two! :)
Thanks Peter! Great. Yes I think I mention that the LTM has 2 ASPH but thanks for confirming re. v1 and close focus. Nice lenses! More Voigtlander reviews soon!
Which Ltm to M adapter do you use ? Mine backfocus to 1-2 cm on most apecture. Wondering if the adapter causes the problem.
Such good info...thanks Matt...you are the MAN!
Thanks Ronald!
Hi Matt, great review as always. I'm torn between the Nokton 50mm f1.5 II VM and the Zeiss Planar F2, For general purposes what would you pick. which is better value for money? size and weight are important to me and I understand the Zeiss is larger and heavier by a bit but if it's a better lens I would go with that.
If shoot at less than 1.5-2m get the Zeiss, if not get the Nokton. Nokton is beautiful but was a bit soft for me for portraits at
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks for your answer. If I step down the Nokton to F2 will it get close to the F2 starting point of the Zeiss @ 0.7M?
@@yuvalha2954 it’s useable yes. I had the Zeiss twice. Watch my APO voigtlander 50 video and you’ll see how sharp it is there.
Would a bad Ltm to M adapter make the Lens backfocus? Mine 50mm f1.5 Ltm backfocus to about 2cm on most apecture. My M8 rangefinder is accurate though, bc when I put the CV 35mm f1.2 on, focus is good at f1.2
Sorry to hear Michael, hmm, it’s a pity you don’t have another camera to test it on. It could be a bad sample. It happened a lot for me buying new Zeiss Sonnar 50 1.5 (I gave up in the end)
This was fun to watch. Always nice to see what gear is out there, even if I'm not buying.
Thanks Jesse! I need to work harder to tempt you haha :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I just recently got the Thambar-M. That is one out of two dream lenses acquired. You'd have to tempt me with the other dream lens, the one I don't have yet. ;)
wow another great video... Thanks ... funny because few days ago I was almost pulling the trigger on this lens... So now after your review ... I will for sure.
I love my Summilux 1,4 but : bigger heavyer and very clinical, very sharp .... I want something with more "caractere" :-)
Thanks Jerome, good to hear from you! Yes a good looking lens, nice size and great all rounder. Voigtlander nailed it again!
The video I’ve been waiting for. Have had my eye on the V2 since it was announced (SC version) for my M8. Thinking of picking it up on Singapore next year (I can wait).
Was considering the APO Lanthar but it is a little on the large side and don’t think I’d see the benefit on the m8.
Thanks Paul, sorry to keep you waiting! I've had this video on my shoulders for 3 months so happy to get it posted. Yes I hope to test the APO too.. the V2 might be a nice sizer on the M8.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom no need for an apology. Your channel has been very informative and your photos very inspiring. I seldom do portraiture (I’m not a professional - it’s just a hobby) but it’s something I want to incorporate into my travels. Hope you are well and thanks for taking the time to reply
Fantastic review Matt, I’m looking to purchase a compact fast 50mm for my Leica MP. If money was no object, which one would you choose? The Summilux or the Nokton? 🙏thanks
Thanks! The Summilux is not compact at all. If you need the best lens to shoot sharp images at 1.4 get the Lux (see recent fast 50 video for clear confirmation), if you stop down anyway I like my Summarit 2.5 for size. If you’d shoot mostly at subjects away from the camera the Nokton is also great. (Just not close up)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thanks for the input!
@@AZ-um1oz I have 2 more mass 50mm videos coming but these are vintage 50s (LTMs)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom looking forward to them! Keep up the good work 👍
@@AZ-um1oz thanks I’ll try! / plan to :)
Hey Matt, please review TTartisan 50mm 1.4 ASPH lens. I heard it's a very good lens even compared to Summilux but only cost $300. Would love to see that lens compare to this Nokton as I'm still debating which one to get. Thanks!
Thanks KK, if I get the opportunity I will yes
I had ttartisan 50mm 1.4 asph and sold them, and bought voigtlander 50mm 1.5 II. Super small, light and better on longer distance
@@ccanoee yes great at mid-far 👌🏻
Hey Matt, thanks for this video. What do you think about the Voigtlander 50 f/3.5 Heliar V 4? Could you do 1 review of this lens? Thanks.
Hi Eric, I own 2 copies of that lens, it is on my todo list! Stay tuned!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom that lens is very sharp and with the clickless aperture might be a great lens for video.
@@ofeykalakar1 thanks, agreed! I use Leica R lenses for video currently
Superb review, the review I’ve been waiting for.
Thanks Marcus! Sorry for the waiting!
Thanks for this Matt! Well done! 🙌
Thanks Mathias!
How does it compare with the Leica Summilux f1.4?
Summilux is still optically much better wide open
After watching your video, I came to know about the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC. I would love the MC version. I am focused on backpacking. In the US, I would drive to a location and then pack a backpack into a location for a travel shoot. If I go abroad and take a plane to another country, I also backpack. Therefore, I will pay great attention to the volume and weight of the camera system. For this reason, I am going to switch to the Leica system. A lens like the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC was exactly what I was looking for. However, what I need is a camera 'system'. This photographic system includes cameras, lenses, accessories, and, of course, computers and software. For backpacking, it's a total system. So, if I could use an iPad, I wouldn't choose an apple Mcbook Pro computer. If I could use an iPhone, I wouldn't choose an iPad. Here are my thoughts on reducing the bulk and weight of backpacking items.
I also watched videos of the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC taken by others. I saw that they said the vignetting was worse with this lens. In order to adjust the vignetting in the software, it seems that the iPhone can't do the job. I have to use an iPad. In other words, when I picked this lens, what I actually needed was a Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC + iPad. If so, the volume and weight are huge.
For me, it is my choice to carry only a iPhone, camera, and lens to complete the task of travel shooting, without carrying an iPad or a Mcbook pro computer.
How can I solve the serious problem of vignetting of the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical II MC using only the iPhone?
Than you very much!
Great to hear you like to travel light too. It’s always a compromise. There are smaller 50s and lighter 50s. This is a good all rounder. Stop the lens down for less vignetting.
Nice photographic work. Excellent choice of models, esteticaly and by no means biologicaly sound material. Good work.
Thank you! See last nights video for footage of me with the models and more photos.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thank You! Allready did. Love monochrome photography and pussy, by no means, goes a long way!
Welches Objektiv soll ich kaufen? Leica Lux 50 oder Voigtländer Nokton 1.2 oder 1.5 VM ?
1.2 if don't mind big, 1.4 for the best but costs more money, 1.5 II for small and if not close to subject
This came at a good time. I’m in the market for a nifty fifty!! I love my voigtlander 35mm ultron f2 but I would like to have a 50mm on board.
Thanks Sheree! Yes it's a lovely little lens, nice size and great optics.. and looks cool! :)
Great review. Need to watch it a second time to catch everything.
Thanks David, yes sorry quite a lot of info! :)
I have this lens, and I did find a slight focus shift. That might explain the lack of sharpness at 0.7 m. (I.e. it was ever so slightly out of focus)
Thanks for the info. I was using EVF cameras too (SL and CL) so that shouldn't matter I think. I still like the lens and looking back at my CL images some look sharp. I can't remember if they were at f2. I do love the size. (See next video I mention it)
Hey Matt, how would you compare this lens to the Voigtländer 50/1.2 VM Nokton ASPH on a SL2 (aside from the size/weight aspect)?
Hi Peter, have you seen the 1.2 video? If size is no issue get the 1.2
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks Matt. Yep! I've watched it a couple of times. I was just curious if you've changed your opinion of the 50/1.2 since your review of the 50/1.5.
@@Peter-df1br the best part of the 1.5 is the size for me. 1.2 offers more for me. if you want to setup a Zoom call to discuss in details before you click buy I do this a lot for others now - MrLeica.com/zoom
Interesting lenses and review,Thanks.
Thank you!
Matt, did you have the rectangular metal "frame" removed from the viewfinder on your M3? It looks round to me.
Hmm interesting question! No i've not done anything myself but i've never noticed either
Interesting. But I know the reason why the Summilux has a better performance on short distances. Peter Karbe (the chief of lens construction at Leica) included the floating element exactly for that reason. But I know that the current Summilux is very expensive! But you will found floating elements only on more expensive lenses.
Thanks Alexander, yes 100% correct re the floating element. Sorry I should have mentioned that in the video. I didn't notice how good the lens was at mid distance until after I returned it as I shoot everything up close!
Yes! M-Mount lens reviews! 👍 I’m still hoping you’ll do a CV 50 APO review
Thanks James! yes sorry to keep you and happy to finally tick it off my todo list! I will try to get the APO again.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I know a couple of others have reviewed it, but it’s your reviews I trust most!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom is the APO better?
Another great review, you need to get Robert white to send the 35mm C-Biogon too and compare that with other 35mm Voigtlander/ Leica Lenses.
Thanks Lee! I have a few of my own lenses to share still but yes I'll like to try more of the new Voigtlander lenses.
Hmmmm .... Are all of these images of models in the video ones that you took?
Yes I never share others work in my videos or blog
Super helpful. Thanks!
Thanks Lugen!
Nice! I have the LTM (with M adapter) 50 1.5 Aspherical, and it is probably my favorite 50mm; I used to also have the 1.1, but it is heavy and bulky (although now it would work fine on the SL!), so I sold it.
Thanks, great to hear you have the ASPH LTM, I only got mine yesterday! I found it by accident researching the video ha. I look forrward to using it on the SL :)
Do you have back focusing problem with the LTM lens? Mine back focus to about 1-2 cm. I don't know of it's the metabone adapter I use. My M8 rangefinder is accurate bc I don't have any problem with native lenses.
@@michaelc4917 not at all, and I am using it with an inexpensive generic adapter, I think I got lucky!
Great video, as always. A question: is the photo on 10:18 in Uzhhorod? :)
Yes!!! Very good :) I visited many times.. I hope to go again sometime but travel is long from UK (24hr door to door!)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom wow, that's really surprising! That's my hometown :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I've owned the older LTM version of the lens several times, but sold them in the end. They are quite nice, but bulky. I was considering the newer one in your video, but the close up image quality really looks bad... Guess I'll stick with my Summicron DR.
@@a4grtu yes I have the older ones too. Not sure if I had bad copy re. Close up, I’m tempted to try another one at some point as the size is perfect.
@@a4grtu I’ve been coming since 2010 :) ..my previous job meant I came there for work
WOW! Looks like amazing lenses! I had to look twice....thought you photographed Marilyn Monroe! LOL.
Ha thanks Lucy, yes that's her day job.. she came to me to get photos done to kick it all off.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Excellent work!
Own a Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 Nokton lens for my Leica M3. And it does not look like your examples. Maybe my chrome/all metal lens is made differently than your examples. Think when you mention so many lenses (Leitz or Voigtlander) the video comes across as confusing than clarifying. As you get into your explanation, your results/sharpness differs from my experience.
Thanks Norman, this is the latest version. It sounds like you have one of the many earlier copies. I enjoy the 2000s dated one that was released with the Bessa cameras.
What is your favorite 35mm and 28mm lens?????
Big question! Depends on the application. See my playlists for 28 & 35mm lenses reviewed so far and I have at least 3 more vids to come on this topic. Stay tuned!
As always, thumbs up / Ulf
Thanks Ulf!
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Thanks!
Baby ....too much info and comparison in heavy English accent..I already gone to hospital for head examination...
Haha sorry Kevin, yes my vids can be quite info heavy. I hope you recover!
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom still love you baby...