Sorry if this has been debated previously.
I would like to know if the VM version of the 40/1.2 Nokton works on Nikon Z cameras similarly to the E-mount version, or if there are corners issues, in particular around f/5.6-f/8 (i.e. "landscape" apertures), due to the different sensor stack thickness.
TIA.
Ripolini wrote:
Sorry if this has been debated previously.
I would like to know if the VM version of the 40/1.2 Nokton works on Nikon Z cameras similarly to the E-mount version, or if there are corners issues, in particular around f/5.6-f/8 (i.e. "landscape" apertures), due to the different sensor stack thickness.
TIA.
Results from my copy of a VM 40mm Nokton on my Z 7 match the results of the VM Nokton on my M-240, corners and edges, wide open or stopped down. There's no sensor cover glass thickness, micro lens or well design penalty.
Love seeing the shots on film. I'm toying with the idea of switching to the VM version, giving up EXIF so that I could use this lens on an old Leica CL also. After upgrading my camera to the A7IV, I've been more drawn to autofocus lenses on my Sony.
mapgraphs wrote:
Results from my copy of a VM 40mm Nokton on my Z 7 match the results of the VM Nokton on my M-240, corners and edges, wide open or stopped down. There's no sensor cover glass thickness, micro lens or well design penalty.
There’s also the Sigma 40 f/1.4 “Beyond Art” lens though the size and weight couldn’t be more different. I have one incoming, and also the CV 40 f/1.2, so will be interesting to compare.
grahamgibson wrote:
Hmm, closest AF alternative? I’ve been looking for a long time…
Closest image-wise is probably the Sigma 35/1.2. It’ll have similar subject-background separation and well-regarded rendering. But if you’re considering handling or size also then I think the best alternative is the Sony 35GM. It’s f1.4, reasonable size, fast AF, and sharp.
I have the Sigma 45i, but it isn’t fast enough to really compete in the same way for me, even if the bokeh is very nice. The Batis 40 is nice also, but at f2, still lacking a bit for speed and at the same size I’d go with the 35GM.
Personally, I use the good old 55/1.8 as an alternative as well, but it’s not all that “close” to the CV40.
There’s always the option of buying the VM mount and using the TAP adapter. ...Show more →
