ZacharyHH wrote: _jim_ wrote: Rubber Plant by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 'Elcan,' Ilford HP5+, Xtol 1:1
Pigeon by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M7, Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 '1966,' Ilford HP5+, Xtol 1:1
Stranger by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M7, Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.2 '1966,' Cinestill 800T.
Abandoned Car by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Leica M5, Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 '8-Element,' Ilfrod HP5+, Xtol 1:1
Love your work, how to you like this LLL 50 1.2 vs your VM 50 1.0?
Good question:
I really like both. Let me elaborate...
Pros of the Nokton f/1:
1. It is sharper at every aperture at every distance in every part of the frame.
2. Shorter focus throw (I find the very, very long throw of the LLL to be slow and doesn't necessarily aid in more precise focusing).
3. It's lighter.
4. Bayonet mount hoods are the best. I can grab my camera from my bag without concern that I am grabbing a free spinning hood (like on the LLL) and gouging the paint job.
5. Very low geometric distortion.
6. Modern high contrast.
7. Very good flare resistance.
Pros of the '1966':
1. The rendering is gorgeous. I can't explain it. It's so difficult to know what will be in focus...but when it all comes together, it just looks lovely. Unlike any other lens I've had.
2. The size. Even though it's heavier than the Nokton, it is significantly smaller.
In summary, I feel more confident when using the Nokton that what I am photographing will be usably sharp. With the '1966' I feel like I'm gambling...that the juice is worth the squeeze...I am going to blow a lot of shots for the chance at nailing focus and getting to enjoy the beautiful draw from the lens.
Mar 29, 2024 at 03:28 PM
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