Anyone used original Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5?


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I heard this legendary lens is very unique, anyone with some experience of this lens?
 

I too am interested in the Prominent Nokton 50 1.5 for its bokeh. I read that they can be converted by sacrificing a summarit 50mm f1.5 mount. Would be glad to hear from seniors here regarding the conversion.
 

Thanks for info. Its interesting that they have adapters for the old Prominent system. Time to look for a nicely priced copy. Will be interesting to compare the look from the Nokton with the Summarit 50 1.5 and the old CZSonnar 50 1.5.
 

i have another Cosina Voigtlander 50 Nokton. live its colors. i heard the prominent Nokton excels in its bokeh.
but it is very hard and expensive ow to get a nice prominent Nokton. the one i got has bubbles in it. but this is the best I can afford for now.
and there are many versions of Prominent Nokton as well. very rare now!
 

what is unique for CZ sonnar 50/1.5 ?
i owned one but sold it before I got NEX. it is a shame and i regret I did that.
buy new price from chiif is $1700 :eek:


weihsuan said:
Thanks for info. Its interesting that they have adapters for the old Prominent system. Time to look for a nicely priced copy. Will be interesting to compare the look from the Nokton with the Summarit 50 1.5 and the old CZSonnar 50 1.5.
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Oh.. i meant the old CZ Sonnar for the Contax rangefinders or for LTM (expensive and rare)! I'm fortunate to own a good copy of it in Contax mount, will need an amadeo adapter for it for M mount. The bubbles in glass, from what I read, signifies good quality of glass due to limited manufacturing processes in the past <http://www.zeisscamera.com/services_overhaul-cIIa-lenses.shtml>.
 

wow, hope that is true, I am quite relieved. sadly still waiting for the slow adapter....


weihsuan said:
Oh.. i meant the old CZ Sonnar for the Contax rangefinders or for LTM (expensive and rare)! I'm fortunate to own a good copy of it in Contax mount, will need an amadeo adapter for it for M mount. The bubbles in glass, from what I read, signifies good quality of glass due to limited manufacturing processes in the past <http://www.zeisscamera.com/services_overhaul-cIIa-lenses.shtml>.
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finally got the adapter and some time to snap this vintage lens with NEX-7. will keep post some pics from time to time...

a stealthy shot in a Wendy's where I sold my 5N to a nice bro:
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look at the signature swirling bokeh for Prominent Nokton at f/1.5
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guess the swirling bokeh will be more obvious if on a FF sensor...

now itching for a Leica RF...
 

I used a Prominent with this lens about fifty years ago when I was working part-time for a professional photographer in Rotorua, New Zealand. It was a wonderful combination, and I'd be very happy to find it.
 

today I received a whole set of the Prominent camera with another 50mm Nokton from an eBay seller.
and I am surprised that this set is very well maintained.
forgive my BBB virus.
guess I will shoot one roll of film with this vintage toy!
 

when the Nokton is fully open, I found there is soft glow around highlight objects which looks quite nice.
 

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