Re: Pre-order: Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Aspheric II ($949)
Fred Miranda wrote: Alpha_Geist wrote:
I feel like the SC will give B&W photos a bit more classic vibe over the MC.
I'm not familiar with this. What benefits can one expect from using a lens with single coating when shooting B&W?
A personal benefit for using a SC lens for black and white photography is to achieve a more classic vibe with the increase of flare and reflection. Granted, these classic qualities will be more apparent in certain lighting conditions. While the usual suspects of lower contrast and a flatter image are results of shooting in these lighting situations, I'd rather incorporate these "faults" in camera than mess any more than I need to in post processing software. This will be my first lens sold and differentiated by lens coating options. The interesting thing is that the only difference between the MC and SC lenses are just that, the coatings. The lens design may (or may not) be based off an older design, but all elements will be manufactured and held to greater tolerances. How much of a noticeable difference between both SC and MC options may be tenuous at best, but if I wanted "perfection" then I have other 50mm lenses I can use and adapt if I'm feeling plucky.
Re: Pre-order: Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Aspheric II ($949)
Fred Miranda wrote: Alpha_Geist wrote:
I feel like the SC will give B&W photos a bit more classic vibe over the MC.
I'm not familiar with this. What benefits can one expect from using a lens with single coating when shooting B&W?
A personal benefit for using a SC lens for black and white photography is to achieve a more classic vibe with the increase of flare and reflection. Granted, these classic qualities will be more apparent in certain lighting conditions. While the usual suspects of lower contrast and a flatter image are results of shooting in these lighting situations, I'd rather incorporate these "faults" in camera than mess any more than I need to in post processing software. This will be my first lens sold and differentiated by lens coating options. The interesting thing is that the only difference between the MC and SC lenses are just that, the coatings. The lens design may (or may not) be based off an older design, but all elements will be manufactured and held to greater tolerances. How much of a noticeable difference between both SC and MC options may be tenuous at best, but if I wanted "perfection" then I have other 50mm M lenses I can use and adapt if I'm feeling plucky.
Re: Pre-order: Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Aspheric II ($949)
Fred Miranda wrote: Alpha_Geist wrote:
I feel like the SC will give B&W photos a bit more classic vibe over the MC.
I'm not familiar with this. What benefits can one expect from using a lens with single coating when shooting B&W?
A personal benefit for using a SC lens for black and white photography is to achieve a more classic vibe with the increase of flare and reflection. Granted, these classic qualities will be more apparent in certain lighting conditions. While the usual suspects of lower contrast and a flatter image are results of shooting in these lighting situations, I'd rather incorporate these "faults" in camera than mess any more than I need to in post processing software. This will be my first lens sold and differentiated by lens coating options. The interesting thing is that the only difference between the MC and SC lenses are just that, the coatings. The lens design may be based off an older design, but all elements will be manufactured and held to greater tolerances. How much of a noticeable difference between both SC and MC options may be tenuous at best, but if I wanted "perfection" then I have other 50mm M lenses I can use and adapt if I'm feeling plucky.
Re: Pre-order: Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Aspheric II ($949)
Fred Miranda wrote: Alpha_Geist wrote:
I feel like the SC will give B&W photos a bit more classic vibe over the MC.
I'm not familiar with this. What benefits can one expect from using a lens with single coating when shooting B&W?
A personal benefit for using a SC lens for black and white photography is to achieve a more classic vibe with the increase of flare and reflection. Granted, these classic qualities will be more apparent in certain lighting conditions. The usual suspects of lower contrast and a flatter image are results of shooting in these lighting situations. I'd rather incorporate these "faults" in camera than mess any more than I need to in post processing software. This will be my first lens sold and differentiated by lens coating options. The interesting thing is that the only difference between the MC and SC lenses are just that, the coatings. The lens design may be based off an older design, but all elements will be manufactured and held to greater tolerances. How much of a noticeable difference between both SC and MC options may be tenuous at best, but if I wanted "perfection" then I have other 50mm M lenses I can use and adapt if I'm feeling plucky.
Re: Pre-order: Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Aspheric II ($949)
Fred Miranda wrote: Alpha_Geist wrote:
I feel like the SC will give B&W photos a bit more classic vibe over the MC.
I'm not familiar with this. What benefits can one expect from using a lens with single coating when shooting B&W?
A personal benefit for using a SC lens for black and white photography is to achieve a more classic vibe with the increase of flare and reflection. Granted, these classic qualities will be more apparent in certain lighting conditions. The usual suspects of lower contrast and a flatter image are results of shooting in these lighting situations. I'd rather incorporate these "faults" in camera than mess any more than I need to in post processing software. This will be my first lens sold and differentiated by lens coating options. The interesting thing is that the only difference between the MC and SC lenses are just that, the coatings. The lens design may be based off an older design, but all elements will be manufactured and held to greater tolerances. How much of a noticeable difference between both SC and MC options may be tenuous at best, but if I wanted "perfection" then I have other 50mm M lenses I can use and adapt if I'm feeling plucky.
Re: Pre-order: Voigtlander 50mm f/1.5 Aspheric II ($949)
Fred Miranda wrote: Alpha_Geist wrote:
I feel like the SC will give B&W photos a bit more classic vibe over the MC.
I'm not familiar with this. What benefits can one expect from using a lens with single coating when shooting B&W?
A personal benefit for using a SC lens for black and white photography to achieve a more classic vibe is the increase in flares and reflections. Granted, these classic qualities will be more apparent in certain lighting conditions. The usual suspects of lower contrast and a flatter image are results of shooting in these lighting situations. I'd rather incorporate these "faults" in camera than mess any more than I need to in post processing software. This will be my first lens sold and differentiated by lens coating options. The interesting thing is that the only difference between the MC and SC lenses are just that, the coatings. The lens design may be based off an older design, but all elements will be manufactured and held to greater tolerances. How much of a noticeable difference between both SC and MC options may be tenuous at best, but if I wanted "perfection" then I have other 50mm M lenses I can use and adapt if I'm feeling plucky.
Oct 15, 2020 at 05:11 PM
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