Best 50 1.4 ?

**fs999** · 11-09-2011, 03:23 PM

More modern DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM is excellent.

icywindow · 11-09-2011, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by MrPetkus

Come on. I'm asking if the VL 58 is FF lens.

Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 on full frame. (pics): Nikon SLR Lens Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
This guy took some photos with his VL 58 on FF.

hcc · 11-09-2011, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by MrPetkus

Come on. I'm asking if the VL 58 is FF lens.

Yes the VL58mm is a FF.

"it is a full format lens and as such not limited to the APS-C scope" (Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II - Review / Test Report)

Laurentiu Cristofor · 11-09-2011, 07:39 PM

+1 for the Voigtlander Nokton 58/1.4.

mika. · 11-10-2011, 06:27 AM

In terms of most engaging "streoscopic 3D effect", the Super Takumar early 8-element version is the one to get. You'll need a lens hood to go with it for best results.

DanielT74 · 11-10-2011, 07:26 AM - **1 Like**

The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60. Among all SLR lenses, I suspect, though obviously I haven't tried them all. It can be adapted to Pentax, it's just that the bugger will cost 2-3K...

No PP, this is how the images come out...

mika. · 11-10-2011, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by DanielT74

The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60.

I have the Summicron 50mm, and it's the best 50mm lens I have.

hoanpham · 11-10-2011, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by DanielT74

The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60. Among all SLR lenses, I suspect, though obviously I haven't tried them all. It can be adapted to Pentax, it's just that the bugger will cost 2-3K...

Originally posted by mika.

I have the Summicron 50mm, and it's the best 50mm lens I have.

I may have to sell all my lenses to enter this track of LBA ;-)

**fs999** · 11-10-2011, 02:35 PM

DA* 55mm F1.4

hoanpham · 11-10-2011, 02:59 PM

Very nice fs999. I like the #2, best, then #3 for buttery bokeh ;-)

yusuf · 11-10-2011, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by DanielT74

The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60. Among all SLR lenses, I suspect, though obviously I haven't tried them all. It can be adapted to Pentax, it's just that the bugger will cost 2-3K...

Beautiful pics, very sharp at f1.4

DanielT74 · 11-11-2011, 04:39 AM

Yes, the DA*55/1.4 is a lovely lens as are the two 50/1.2.

Pentaxor · 11-11-2011, 06:55 AM

I'll say best 50s'

any 50/55 1.2's

Super Tak 50/1.4

DA*55/1.4

although not as fast, this one should never be underestimated >>> 55/1.8

Sigma 50/1.4

estudleon · 11-12-2011, 06:51 AM

In Manual focus, F/ 1,4 options to me:

The n° 1, MC Rokkor PG 50 mm. Follow by Summilux R E 60, Planar, S-M-C, S. T (not the 8 elements, please), Fd SSC, Nikon AIS.

But I repeat, the rokkor is magical to me.

blende8 · 11-12-2011, 11:54 AM

Of course, the DA55 is the best.
But you can see the difference to the old M/A/FA 50s under test conditions only.
I have a little test here:
Pentax DA55 and FA50 - a comparison

11-09-2011, 03:23 PM	#16
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,645	More modern DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM is excellent.

11-09-2011, 03:28 PM	#17
icywindow Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	Originally posted by MrPetkus Come on. I'm asking if the VL 58 is FF lens. Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 on full frame. (pics): Nikon SLR Lens Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review This guy took some photos with his VL 58 on FF.

11-09-2011, 05:03 PM	#18
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	Originally posted by MrPetkus Come on. I'm asking if the VL 58 is FF lens. Yes the VL58mm is a FF. "it is a full format lens and as such not limited to the APS-C scope" (Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II - Review / Test Report)

11-09-2011, 07:39 PM	#19
Laurentiu Cristofor Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,055	+1 for the Voigtlander Nokton 58/1.4.

11-10-2011, 06:27 AM	#20
mika. Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 161	In terms of most engaging "streoscopic 3D effect", the Super Takumar early 8-element version is the one to get. You'll need a lens hood to go with it for best results.

11-10-2011, 07:26 AM - 1 Like	#21
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60. Among all SLR lenses, I suspect, though obviously I haven't tried them all. It can be adapted to Pentax, it's just that the bugger will cost 2-3K... No PP, this is how the images come out...

11-10-2011, 07:31 AM	#22
mika. Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 161	Originally posted by DanielT74 The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60. I have the Summicron 50mm, and it's the best 50mm lens I have.

11-10-2011, 02:25 PM	#23
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Originally posted by DanielT74 The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60. Among all SLR lenses, I suspect, though obviously I haven't tried them all. It can be adapted to Pentax, it's just that the bugger will cost 2-3K... Originally posted by mika. I have the Summicron 50mm, and it's the best 50mm lens I have. I may have to sell all my lenses to enter this track of LBA ;-)

11-10-2011, 02:35 PM	#24
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,645	DA* 55mm F1.4

11-10-2011, 02:59 PM	#25
hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Very nice fs999. I like the #2, best, then #3 for buttery bokeh ;-)

11-10-2011, 09:25 PM	#26
yusuf Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palo Alto, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,497	Originally posted by DanielT74 The best 50/1.4, I think is Leica Summuilux-R 50mm E60. Among all SLR lenses, I suspect, though obviously I haven't tried them all. It can be adapted to Pentax, it's just that the bugger will cost 2-3K... Beautiful pics, very sharp at f1.4

11-11-2011, 04:39 AM	#27
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	Yes, the DA*55/1.4 is a lovely lens as are the two 50/1.2.

11-11-2011, 06:55 AM	#28
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	I'll say best 50s' any 50/55 1.2's Super Tak 50/1.4 DA*55/1.4 although not as fast, this one should never be underestimated >>> 55/1.8 Sigma 50/1.4

11-12-2011, 06:51 AM	#29
estudleon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 228	In Manual focus, F/ 1,4 options to me: The n° 1, MC Rokkor PG 50 mm. Follow by Summilux R E 60, Planar, S-M-C, S. T (not the 8 elements, please), Fd SSC, Nikon AIS. But I repeat, the rokkor is magical to me.

11-12-2011, 11:54 AM	#30
blende8 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bremen, Germany Photos: Albums Posts: 1,521	Of course, the DA55 is the best. But you can see the difference to the old M/A/FA 50s under test conditions only. I have a little test here: Pentax DA55 and FA50 - a comparison