Leica Noctilux one-upped? A First Look at the Voïgtlander Nokton 50mm f:1 Aspherical

[@arize84]

I have been following your work for many years (Flickr, SteveHuff). Glad to see you make the leap to KZbin. I hope the best for your channel and look forward to many more videos.

[@christianpetersen1782]

Thanks for an informative video. Of all your photos I really like those of the lens on your camera. Magic!

[@brians2818]

One note of Caution with this lens: The front element protrudes, and the glass in some thin-ring filters will hit it. The Nikon L37c filter will hit the front glass, Tiffen and Hoya are fine. If in doubt- put a drop of lens cleaning fluid in the center of the glass of the filter and screw it in. I transplanted the glass from the Nikon filter into a Tiffen filter ring. With the M9 and M Monochrom: use a UV filter to prevent "purple haze" from the CCD's sensitivity in the UV. I also tested this- makes a big difference. And- Did you buy one?

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

Good to know and something I was not aware of!

[@fellowcitizen]

Thanks! I've been looking up this lens for quite some time, and only now found your video. Subscribed, and looking forward to more!

[@royprasad]

Hi Ashwin, thank you for the review. However, since you said you had previously used the Leica Noctilux, it seems to me you left out a comparison of the rendering of this lens with the Nocti, specifically sharpness where focused and the bokeh. How does the out of focus blur on this CV 50/1 compare with the Nocti? TIA

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Thanks for a great review, best of luck with the channel. Currently my favourite Voigtlander lens which is worth a review is the Voigtlander Nokton 40mm F1.2. It is light, sharp wide open ( all be it with a little glow) and delivers great 3D pop as a slightly tighter and faster 35. I use the 50mm frame lines knowing I have a little extra in shot… also it is a bit of an unloved bargain… anyway, just a thought.

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

Love the 40! Agreed, an amazing lens, and thanks!!!

[@maheshg212]

Hi Ashwin glad to see your own channel, look forward to more. I wonder if anyone here has a Sony body and the lens and could share their opinion.

[@7Redbugs]

I would love to try this one on my M5. But I wonder if the rear protrudes too far for the M5. Would you Ashwin or anyone here know?

[@just_eirik]

I know looks is not super important, but this is the best looking lens I’ve ever seen! Too bad I don’t have any cameras to use it with.

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

It is pretty indeed.

[@abchappell01]

This is my first time viewing your channel. I really enjoyed your video presentation 😊

[@BeingWolfy]

Glad to see you have a KZbin channel. I remember, and enjoyed, your posts on Steve Huff's website years ago.

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

Thank you! Yes, I am trying this new format, and KZbin videos seem to be the way to share info these days :)

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Forgot to say, the shot of the girl in the crowd on the steps was particularly wonderful

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

THanks so much, Marcus!

[@西村博行-n3m]

Nice to meet you, suika.d! I will be using this lens for portraits of people and dogs. This lens produces a wonderful bokeh effect, which makes the subject stand out beautifully! My cameras are the Leica typ262 and M3. The Leica typ262 does not support Visoflex, and for the M3, I need to ensure that I focus precisely within the viewfinder, so I am a bit concerned about purchasing this lens. However, since I can control the shutter speed with an ND filter, I am not too worried about that aspect. When considering using this lens with a Leica M, although it is a large lens, would you recommend it overall for its focusing, handling, and color?

[@BackFocus11]

Great video...I love my Voight 50mm Nokton f1 as well..... Its more modern rending like the Leica .95.... I also have the remake 50 f1.2 noctilux when I want even more a retro look especially for b&w... Subscribed...Can't wait to see more from you!

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

Thanks so much! I will work hard to provide good content and hoping I can partner with Leica to bring more Leica branded content

[@AlexKroke]

I tried 2 copies of this lens for portraits. and minimum focus distance there is a focus shift and does not match the rangefinder focus... It is unfortunate, but for the rest, it is a good lens, and nice to see new options on the market.. Just a note on the filter. I would use a quality ND filter, breakthrough photography makes a good one... The vario ND filter is based on Polarizers, and they make the skin look dead in portraits.

[@brians2818]

Which camera are you using it on? I keep a 1.25x magnifier on my M9 and M Monochrom, neither has Liveview. No problem focusing wide-open at minimum range through to infinity. With my 50mm F1.1 Nokton I use one strip of Copper tape on the RF Cam of the lens to correct for back-focus. I suspect the 50/1.1 was fine-tuned for the Bessa film cameras. Ashwin probably has to approve replies with link, if he does- I put up a link to RFF with several up-close/ wide-open with both Noktons.

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

I haven’t had any issues with my copy nailing focus. Sometimes some ND filters cause focus shift but I got the cheap ND just to test it out, since I haven’t yet purchased the lens…. Though I am currently contemplating it

[@AlexKroke]

@@brians2818 M11 wit no filters it only happens in the range about 1m

[@Meir1008]

Does anyone know if this lens (lica M)can be put on Sony cameras? does anyone know this lens?

[@magiccarpetrider4594]

Of course it can. Just get the adapter

[@ThomazMartinez]

It wont tilt because of your m10 grip

[@tamilhoward9708]

Love your channel!

[@stevesurfaro]

Well it's about time that Ashwin, someone with years as a pro with the Seahawks, finally gives us what we needed awhile ago! Great job! My conclusion: Voight Nokton 50 1.0 is very much worth the cost for this great 3-dimensional rendering. My Variable NDs are by B+W. Ashwin I hope you bought the Nokton. 😎

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

I sure did buy it. The three dimensional look and unique rendering we’re enough to keep me in the game with this lens. It’s reminiscent the night identical to other ultrafast lenses it has a character of its own that’s well worth exploring over the next couple years at the very least.

[@d30gaijin]

Beautiful lens and pics. As for me, I think I'll stick with the Voigtlander 40mm f/1.2 Nokton. I find it more versatile for my use.

[@devroombagchus7460]

It seems that the only advantage is limited depth of field for an expensive, heavy lens that will partly block your view. Only for a small niche, I think.

[@frankjermannphotoart]

Not convinced about the look of the photos taken with the Nokton compared to the Noctilux 0.95 so far. Seems to be a sharp, modern lens but without adding anything special to the photos (besides a narrow depth of field, of course). Does not mean the Noctilux is technically superior but the bokeh usually looks more artistic, more painterly. However, I have to admit that's completely subjective somehow... Looking forward to hearing your opinion regarding this.

[@daveandrews6384]

In soft lighting it does give a very charicterful painterly look, just like the Noctilux's.(I have these lenses). Honestly the Nokton is great.

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

@@daveandrews6384 agreed. THe BW images I took were in very soft lighting, and it was glorious.

[@rlampano]

sweet ash!

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

Thanks, Reinhard!

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

Buy the lens here at Cameraquest: shop.cameraquest.com/voigtlander-leica-mount-lenses/voigtlander-50mm-f/1.0-leica-m-nokton-asph/

[@GillesQuennevilleGQ]

Not balanced without the hand grip.

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

Lacks the brutal sharpness of the leica in the center.

[@theleicarevue-reviewsfromt2229]

Actually it's sharper, in my opinion. There's less 3D pop to my eye than the Noct, which has a very strong blur effect in its center, which I have always attributed to field curvature, when shot at mid distances. This one seems better corrected, albeit with a bit less character (or should I say, different character)

[@charlesnguyen3517]

Voigt 50mm f1.0 is ok comparable to TTartisans .95 - Both are not sharp , zone focus is non-distinct, too much distortion, bokeh sucks.

[@WeltedWare]

In my mind, the voigt is definitely not up to the rendering of the Noct, but it’s a totally different price point. It’s plenty sharp in my use wide open . The TT artisan as some glow, nice for portraits wide open, and the Bokeh is situationally dependent

[@goldenstasgs]

you have to work about composition in your own videos instead of filming your face just in a centre

[@ADFCHRONICLES]

purple fringing on this lens is absurd....in all fairness you should warn people.

[@WeltedWare]

Hence this being a first look. Full review when I have had more time with it

[@ADFCHRONICLES]

@@WeltedWare thanks to this lens I also found out about the serious flaws in C1, lightroom deals with it better but a lot of post....

[@kevin-parratt-artist]

You are not talking from real knowledge.