If this lens has to defend its place against the new and perfect 35ers., character wide open is the convincing argument. And this charakter is simply its imperfectness on short focus distances and open apertures of 1.2 and 1.4. Heavy sharpening in post while masking the out of focus areas may help in many situations.
If I ever find a good CV 35 ApoLanthar, the Nokton will l stay in my camera bag.
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Nokton 40/1.2 @ 1.2, Focus distance about 3m, heavy sharpening in post
Unfortunately, mine is getting more and more problematic. Earlier in the thread I mentioned that the distance scale on the camera screen changes distance by itself even if I don't move the focus ring. Also that it sometimes jumps out of the magnifying mode by itself. Lately the aperture blades have gotten stuck three times. So far turning the aperture ring back and forth with caution has loosened them again, but these problems make me not to want to use it any more. The worst part is that it turns out that the previous owner bought it from USA so I'd have to send it there to have it repair under warranty.
That's a bummer with your lens. I do wonder about the blades though. I can't say I've come across that concern before with the 40mm 1.2, but I suppose it happens from time to time.
Received the 35 GM last week. Dont know if to keep the 40 CV. Its amazing but feels like the 35 GM is glued to my camera and they are so close in focal lenght. Actually had the 40 Batis as well but sold it the other day.
weirdo021 wrote:
Received the 35 GM last week. Dont know if to keep the 40 CV. Its amazing but feels like the 35 GM is glued to my camera and they are so close in focal lenght. Actually had the 40 Batis as well but sold it the other day.
I've still got both at the moment. Not really had the chance to compare/decide yet.
Well, I don't have either but I do have the 35mm 1.7 and 40mm 1.4 voigtlander M mount. I'll probably upgrade to the 40mm 1.2 but I can't see parting with my 35mm.
I actually think they are distinct enough to keep both. I suppose if you had the 40mm 1.2 and upgraded to the 35mm 1.4 GM and were more of a 35mm shooter to begin with, then I could see ditching the 40mm.
Like many, I went into lockdown during the pandemic. I have little to no photography to show for the period. I'm coming back out of it wanting a change, wanting simplification. So I'm going to one camera / one lens it for awhile. I'm selling off my complete FujiX kit, have acquired a Sony A7 III. And I've spent some time deliberating what lens to leave on it for awhile. The 40mm Nokton wins. I just ordered a used copy from KEH.
In many ways, it is the lens that put Voigtlander on the map in the modern era, it's the most representative lens of what they do, what they bring to photography. 246 pages later on ..
The worst part is that it turns out that the previous owner bought it from USA so I'd have to send it there to have it repair under warranty. 
