Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
p.28 #1Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Can you link the download? Did you pay or get a trial?I used a demo. It looks like they are now discontinued (aside from the one selling at Amazon) and the software was sold to Boris FX. It uses an identical interface to the Tiffen DFX app, except that BorisFX Optics changed the filter names and categories a bit and added more filters. (It still includes diffusion and mist options)
https://borisfx.com/products/optics/?collection=optics&product=optics#features
Did Tiffen make you buy multiple versions of the software in the right filter size for all your lenses? Maybe that was their undoing!
nehemiahphoto wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I like the Tiffen software a lot. It works as a LR plugin, so it’s easy to edit RAW files. The effects look convincing to me so far.https://borisfx.com/products/optics/?collection=optics&product=optics#features
Did Tiffen make you buy multiple versions of the software in the right filter size for all your lenses? Maybe that was their undoing!
Apr 08, 2021 at 05:39 PM
p.28 #2Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Going back to the Voightlander 75mm f/1.5, has anyone compared it to the Leica Summilux 75 wide open?
Apr 09, 2021 at 05:42 PM
p.28 #3Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
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Apr 09, 2021 at 07:37 PM
p.28 #4Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Took the CV 75/1.5 out for a walk today, though ended up mainly shooting my 28/2 Ultron.
The Capital Wheel at National Harbor - CV 75/1.5 f5.6 + Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/4
The Capital Wheel at National Harbor - CV 75/1.5 f5.6 + Tiffen Black Pro-Mist 1/4
Apr 09, 2021 at 07:40 PM
p.28 #5Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Another diffusion filter you all might consider is the Dream FX Filter by Prism Lens FX, which adds some bloom to highlights, especially with hard backlighting, and it does a pretty good job keeping resolution intact. Compared to a Black Pro Mist, it is seemingly less intense than a 1/4, doesn’t affect the contrast as much, and it does not use black particles so it will not create speckled bokeh. Unfortunately, it only comes in a 77mm filter size so it might not be the best choice for a smaller lens. I’m thinking about getting a Black Pro Mist to do some comparisons and possibly to use in softer lighting conditions.
Apr 11, 2021 at 03:25 PM
p.28 #6Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
We have gotten a lot of snow this last week. Took these during a walk near home a couple of days ago. (Also posted in the big Sony FE thread.)
A7II and CV 75mm f/1.5
A7II and CV 75mm f/1.5
Apr 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM
p.28 #7Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
HelenaN wrote:
We have gotten a lot of snow this last week. Took these during a walk near home a couple of days ago. (Also posted in the big Sony FE thread.)
A7II and CV 75mm f/1.5
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_039_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_040_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_041_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_031_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_035_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_036_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_025_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
All amazing! My favorite is "5".
We have gotten a lot of snow this last week. Took these during a walk near home a couple of days ago. (Also posted in the big Sony FE thread.)
A7II and CV 75mm f/1.5
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_039_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_040_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_041_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_031_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_035_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_036_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
https://helenasphotography.com/keep/2021/20210410_025_a7ll-cv75b.jpg
All amazing! My favorite is "5".
Apr 12, 2021 at 10:14 AM
p.28 #8Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Thank you Fred! The weather was absolutely awful (besides the heavy snowfall there was a strong wind too), but driving snow gives an interesting effect to photos, so it was worth it. 
Apr 12, 2021 at 10:22 AM
p.28 #9Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
I think this is such a great lens. It renders beautifully on both my M9 and A7rii. One of those lenses that does really well on both.
Joel
Joel
Apr 12, 2021 at 02:26 PM
p.28 #10Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
For those who are adapting this lens to a Leica SL/SL2/SL2-S, what lens are you setting to activate the IBIS, the 75/2 APO or the 75/1.4 Lux? Does it really matter if you shoot only in DNG (RAW)?
Also, Thank You Fred for fixing the web code to allow us to edit our profiles again!
Also, Thank You Fred for fixing the web code to allow us to edit our profiles again!
Apr 13, 2021 at 07:22 PM
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p.28 #12Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Not to derail this thread but I just posted some diffusion filter test shots of the Prism FX Dream Filter here for anyone who is interested.
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1695216/1#15570617
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1695216/1#15570617
Apr 18, 2021 at 04:17 PM
p.28 #13Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
VM Nokton 75/1.5 on Leica M10.
Apr 26, 2021 at 12:36 PM
p.28 #14Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Two portraits of my daughter:
Monochrome CCD D93 profile from cobalt-image.com
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Monochrome CCD D93 profile from cobalt-image.com
May 15, 2021 at 07:40 PM
p.28 #15Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Here is a section of the San Juan Mission that I took through a hole in the wall. It was closed when I got there. 
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May 15, 2021 at 07:41 PM
p.28 #16Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Two portraits of my daughter:
Lovely portraits, Fred. I’m thinking of investing in the Cobalt Image profiles. I’m probably revealing my ignorance as to how the profiles work but I was wondering if you chose the D93 Monochrom CCD profile rather than the D65 (Western Europe / Northern Europe) profile because the California light is stronger and harsher?
Two portraits of my daughter:
Lovely portraits, Fred. I’m thinking of investing in the Cobalt Image profiles. I’m probably revealing my ignorance as to how the profiles work but I was wondering if you chose the D93 Monochrom CCD profile rather than the D65 (Western Europe / Northern Europe) profile because the California light is stronger and harsher?
May 17, 2021 at 05:45 AM
p.28 #17Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
genji wrote:
Lovely portraits, Fred. I’m thinking of investing in the Cobalt Image profiles. I’m probably revealing my ignorance as to how the profiles work but I was wondering if you chose the D93 Monochrom CCD profile rather than the D65 (Western Europe / Northern Europe) profile because the California light is stronger and harsher?
Thank you genji.
I choose the d93 just because I liked the effect for that specific portrait.
The code is just for the illuminant of the scene. Here is more info for reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_illuminant
D65 is the standard for srgb, daylight etc.
D93 is just a blu neon illuminant and this is the purpose of the profile set...
There is no rule though. I used the D93 on daylight because I liked it. :-)
I do enjoy using many Cobalt profiles. I have a Fuji, Kodak and Monochrome set.
Fred Miranda wrote
Two portraits of my daughter:Thank you genji.
I choose the d93 just because I liked the effect for that specific portrait.
The code is just for the illuminant of the scene. Here is more info for reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standard_illuminant
D65 is the standard for srgb, daylight etc.
D93 is just a blu neon illuminant and this is the purpose of the profile set...
There is no rule though. I used the D93 on daylight because I liked it. :-)
I do enjoy using many Cobalt profiles. I have a Fuji, Kodak and Monochrome set.
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May 17, 2021 at 08:01 AM
p.28 #18Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Here are two samples using different Monochrome profiles:
Monochrome CCD D50 (red)
Monochrome CCD D65 (orange)
Monochrome CCD D65 (blue)
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Monochrome CCD D50 (red)
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Monochrome CCD D65 (blue)
May 17, 2021 at 08:25 AM
p.28 #19Voigtlander 75mm f/1.5 Nokton Review
Fred Miranda wrote:
Here is a sample showing the Monochrome CCD D50 (red):
Hi Fred,
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands NP.
Rich
Here is a sample showing the Monochrome CCD D50 (red):
Hi Fred,
Mesa Arch, Canyonlands NP.
Rich
May 17, 2021 at 08:41 AM
