Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
p.16 #1Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Thanks! I will update LR's Mogrify.
BTW: I added a +1 diopter to my M240's viewfinder and I'm getting pretty much 100% accuracy with the CV 75/1.5 now (all images above were using the rangefinder).
It looks like Leica sets the default diopter to "-0.5" at 2m distance. Reading glasses are measured at 1m so, it's a good rule of thumb to reduce the diopter add-on to half your reading glasses' prescription.Do you anticipate passing on that magnifier as a result?I have not received it yet. (It looks like it got lost or delayed in transit)
But I'm getting great accuracy with the right diopter when using the CV 75/1.5 and Leica 135/4.
Glasses have a prescription written for a distance of around 1m. Leica calculates their diopter's strength at two meters, so you only need half the strength or your current reading glasses and subtract the default "-0.5" built-in diopter from the final calculation.Good info Fred! I don't use glasses, so I guess I won't benefit from a diopter, right?What I wrote is for those who need reading glasses. (farsightedness)
That's what I thought. Please let us know if/when the magnifier comes and how that works out.
nehemiahphoto wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
d.s. wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
Your photos are stamped with a 2019 on the watermark. Just an FYI, not sure if you mind.BTW: I added a +1 diopter to my M240's viewfinder and I'm getting pretty much 100% accuracy with the CV 75/1.5 now (all images above were using the rangefinder).
It looks like Leica sets the default diopter to "-0.5" at 2m distance. Reading glasses are measured at 1m so, it's a good rule of thumb to reduce the diopter add-on to half your reading glasses' prescription.
But I'm getting great accuracy with the right diopter when using the CV 75/1.5 and Leica 135/4.
Glasses have a prescription written for a distance of around 1m. Leica calculates their diopter's strength at two meters, so you only need half the strength or your current reading glasses and subtract the default "-0.5" built-in diopter from the final calculation.
That's what I thought. Please let us know if/when the magnifier comes and how that works out.
May 12, 2020 at 12:28 PM
p.16 #2Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
d.s. wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Stroll around the neighborhood:CV 75/1.5 wide open
BTW: I added a +1 diopter to my M240's viewfinder and I'm getting pretty much 100% accuracy with the CV 75/1.5 now (all images above were using the rangefinder).
It looks like Leica sets the default diopter to "-0.5" at 2m distance. Reading glasses are measured at 1m so, it's a good rule of thumb to reduce the diopter add-on to half your reading glasses' prescription.
But I'm getting great accuracy with the right diopter when using the CV 75/1.5 and Leica 135/4.
Glasses have a prescription written for a distance of around 1m. Leica calculates their diopter's strength at two meters, so you only need half the strength or your current reading glasses and subtract the default "-0.5" built-in diopter from the final calculation.
It'd still be useful for the 135 (the frames are tiny), at least, I bet. My condolences on the delay or loss.
May 12, 2020 at 01:54 PM
p.16 #3Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
I’m surprised no one has mentioned mounting the 75/1.5 on a Z7 since this thread opened in August last year. (The 40/1.2 thread was/is epic, including plenty of Z7 posts...) Is this because of the sensor? I’m considering this glass to fill the gap between my VM 40/1.2 and CV 125/2.5 F-mount. A while back I had a Nikon 85/1.4D filling this position. Any thoughts? Speculation is welcome; I’m likely going to order one no matter what anyone says, so feel free to speak your mind. 
Will adapt to the Z7 with Novoflex.
Will adapt to the Z7 with Novoflex.May 22, 2020 at 05:49 AM
p.16 #4Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
I wrote yesterday an email to voigtländer-germany and wrote about the interest to get an E-mount-version of the Nokton 75 1.5. (to get the EXIF-data an optic that fits the sensor and the proper 5-axis-IBIS is so nice!)
I thought if some more photographers from diffrent countries write to their Voigtländer importers - maybee the Voigtländer Marketing in Japan decides to change their minds and offer an E-mount-version.
Would you participate?
I thought if some more photographers from diffrent countries write to their Voigtländer importers - maybee the Voigtländer Marketing in Japan decides to change their minds and offer an E-mount-version.
Would you participate?
May 22, 2020 at 05:59 AM
p.16 #5Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
imoretti wrote:
I’m surprised no one has mentioned mounting the 75/1.5 on a Z7 since this thread opened in August last year. (The 40/1.2 thread was/is epic, including plenty of Z7 posts...) Is this because of the sensor? I’m considering this glass to fill the gap between my VM 40/1.2 and CV 125/2.5 F-mount. A while back I had a Nikon 85/1.4D filling this position. Any thoughts? Speculation is welcome; I’m likely going to order one no matter what anyone says, so feel free to speak your mind. Will adapt to the Z7 with Novoflex.
I have a Z7 and the Voigtlander 75 f/1.5 and the the combo works very well together. I the performance I would say is quite similar to the review of the lens on Sony at phillipreeve.com. It is a lovely lens and I especially like it for portraits. Wide open performance could be a little sharper away from the centre, but stopped down to even f/2 I find that to be very good. The bokeh is quite nice but I wouldn't be surprised if you preferred the bokeh on the Nikon 85 f/1.4D, which is a top bokeh performer, IMO. Still I think you will like the lens on the Z7. Good luck and report back what you think as well.
I’m surprised no one has mentioned mounting the 75/1.5 on a Z7 since this thread opened in August last year. (The 40/1.2 thread was/is epic, including plenty of Z7 posts...) Is this because of the sensor? I’m considering this glass to fill the gap between my VM 40/1.2 and CV 125/2.5 F-mount. A while back I had a Nikon 85/1.4D filling this position. Any thoughts? Speculation is welcome; I’m likely going to order one no matter what anyone says, so feel free to speak your mind.
Will adapt to the Z7 with Novoflex.I have a Z7 and the Voigtlander 75 f/1.5 and the the combo works very well together. I the performance I would say is quite similar to the review of the lens on Sony at phillipreeve.com. It is a lovely lens and I especially like it for portraits. Wide open performance could be a little sharper away from the centre, but stopped down to even f/2 I find that to be very good. The bokeh is quite nice but I wouldn't be surprised if you preferred the bokeh on the Nikon 85 f/1.4D, which is a top bokeh performer, IMO. Still I think you will like the lens on the Z7. Good luck and report back what you think as well.
May 22, 2020 at 08:34 AM
p.16 #6Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Thank you, Steve. Good to hear your thoughts on the lens + Z7. I did enjoy the older 85’s bokeh; at the same time, I’m really just looking for all-around performance at what seems to be a nice price point. And 75 seems to me to fit perfectly into my trio. Will try to land one by summer.
May 23, 2020 at 06:45 AM
p.16 #8Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
The more I use this lens, the more impressed and less sad I am that I sold my 75mm Summilux a few years back. This lens is a huge bargain.
Joel
Joel
Jun 09, 2020 at 12:29 PM
p.16 #9Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Going for a stroll to test my new M10's rangefinder accuracy. It passed with flying colors!
All wide open. (CV 75/1.5 Nokton)
All wide open. (CV 75/1.5 Nokton)
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Jun 10, 2020 at 11:51 AM
p.16 #10Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
" LEICA M10 Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens 75mm f/1.4 "
The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to open
The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to open
Jun 10, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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p.16 #11Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
hesb wrote:
" LEICA M10 Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens 75mm f/1.4 "
The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to open
Really Leica estimates the exposure and often gets it wrong
" LEICA M10 Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens 75mm f/1.4 "
The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to open
Really Leica estimates the exposure and often gets it wrong
Jun 10, 2020 at 12:12 PM
p.16 #12Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Steve Spencer wrote:
The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to openReally Leica estimates the exposure and often gets it wrong
Rarely gets it right but it's close enough. I think the estimation is better than no aperture report.
hesb wrote
" LEICA M10 Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens 75mm f/1.4 "The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to open
Rarely gets it right but it's close enough. I think the estimation is better than no aperture report.
Jun 10, 2020 at 12:18 PM
p.16 #13Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to openReally Leica estimates the exposure and often gets it wrong Rarely gets it right but it's close enough. I think the estimation is better than no aperture report.
I agree as that was my experience too with the M10.
Steve Spencer wrote
hesb wrote
" LEICA M10 Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens 75mm f/1.4 "The leica has the ability to open the lens a bit more than it is supposed to open
I agree as that was my experience too with the M10.
Jun 10, 2020 at 12:19 PM
p.16 #14Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?
Jun 10, 2020 at 12:20 PM
p.16 #15Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Going for a stroll to test my new M10's rangefinder accuracy. It passed with flying colors!
All wide open. (CV 75/1.5 Nokton)
This lens is impressive! Not that I need another on the wish list, but dang...
Going for a stroll to test my new M10's rangefinder accuracy. It passed with flying colors!
All wide open. (CV 75/1.5 Nokton)
This lens is impressive! Not that I need another on the wish list, but dang...
Jun 10, 2020 at 12:26 PM
p.16 #16Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Native is 200
Fred Miranda wrote:
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?
Fred Miranda wrote:
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?
Jun 10, 2020 at 04:17 PM
p.16 #17Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?
Leica M10 firmware version 2.4.5.0 base ISO for Auto ISO was changed from 100 to 200
https://www.slack.co.uk/m10-and-blown-highlights.html
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?
Leica M10 firmware version 2.4.5.0 base ISO for Auto ISO was changed from 100 to 200
https://www.slack.co.uk/m10-and-blown-highlights.html
Jun 10, 2020 at 04:23 PM
p.16 #18Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
LBJ2 wrote:
Leica M10 firmware version 2.4.5.0 base ISO for Auto ISO was changed from 100 to 200
https://www.slack.co.uk/m10-and-blown-highlights.html
Thanks, I've read that article but could not find a way to choose ISO 100 for auto-ISO. I guess it's not possible.
Something else that's bothering me. With the M240 one could set a 2sec. self-timer on the top dial and choose a bracketing sequence.
With the M10, you can either choose self-timer or bracketing but not both!
I tried using the fotos app to trigger the camera for a bracketing sequence but once you choose "remote" on the app, it changes drive mode to single shooting from bracketing!
The only way around this would be to get a wired analog shutter trigger...unless I'm missing something.
Fred Miranda wrote
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?https://www.slack.co.uk/m10-and-blown-highlights.html
Thanks, I've read that article but could not find a way to choose ISO 100 for auto-ISO. I guess it's not possible.
Something else that's bothering me. With the M240 one could set a 2sec. self-timer on the top dial and choose a bracketing sequence.
With the M10, you can either choose self-timer or bracketing but not both!
I tried using the fotos app to trigger the camera for a bracketing sequence but once you choose "remote" on the app, it changes drive mode to single shooting from bracketing!
The only way around this would be to get a wired analog shutter trigger...unless I'm missing something.
Jun 10, 2020 at 04:50 PM
p.16 #19Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
thrice wrote:
Native is 200
Used to be ISO 100 but I guess Leica changed that.
Native is 200
Fred Miranda wrote
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?Used to be ISO 100 but I guess Leica changed that.
Jun 10, 2020 at 04:51 PM
p.16 #20Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Leica M10 firmware version 2.4.5.0 base ISO for Auto ISO was changed from 100 to 200
https://www.slack.co.uk/m10-and-blown-highlights.htmlThanks, I've read that article but could not find a way to choose ISO 100 for auto-ISO. I guess it's not possible.
Something else that's bothering me. With the M240 one could set a 2sec. self-timer on the top dial and choose a bracketing sequence.
With the M10, you can either choose self-timer or bracketing but not both!
I tried using the fotos app to trigger the camera for a bracketing sequence but once you choose "remote" on the app, it changes drive mode to single shooting from bracketing!
The only way around this would be to get a wired analog shutter...Show more →
A quick manual twist of the ISO dial to 100 ISO is the only way I know. Auto ISO 100 is no longer an option.
"With the M10, you can either choose self-timer or bracketing but not both!"
Leica M10 menus are basic/simple and straight forward. If you don't see it, probably not there. Not part of my workflow, but I don't see any way on the m10 to set self-timer and set bracketing criteria simultaneously. Maybe someone else knows otherwise?
LBJ2 wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
On the M10, Auto ISO never goes below ISO 200. Why? Loss of highlight detail?https://www.slack.co.uk/m10-and-blown-highlights.html
Something else that's bothering me. With the M240 one could set a 2sec. self-timer on the top dial and choose a bracketing sequence.
With the M10, you can either choose self-timer or bracketing but not both!
I tried using the fotos app to trigger the camera for a bracketing sequence but once you choose "remote" on the app, it changes drive mode to single shooting from bracketing!
The only way around this would be to get a wired analog shutter...Show more →
A quick manual twist of the ISO dial to 100 ISO is the only way I know. Auto ISO 100 is no longer an option.
"With the M10, you can either choose self-timer or bracketing but not both!"
Leica M10 menus are basic/simple and straight forward. If you don't see it, probably not there. Not part of my workflow, but I don't see any way on the m10 to set self-timer and set bracketing criteria simultaneously. Maybe someone else knows otherwise?
Jun 10, 2020 at 05:23 PM