Voigtlander Nokton 58mm F/1.4 Review!

OrenMc · 10-19-2008, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by khardur

one quick question, I read in the description that it is capable of full metering - does that mean picking different AF points works too? (even though it's only manual focus...) like an A lens how you can still choose a focus point and get focus confirmation when you hit the right spot?

I believe it only has center metering. Do other A lenses have select metering? I don't have any A lenses to check real quick. I may be missing something.
Hope that helps.

BTW thePiRaTE!!,
Sweet, I turned one out this weekend with a red leaf on green. Nice contrast.

gtmerideth · 10-19-2008, 04:19 PM

While focusing and metering are different, on a K20D you do get
focus confirmation like an A lens.
gary

OrenMc · 10-19-2008, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by gtmerideth

While focusing and metering are different, on a K20D you do get
focus confirmation like an A lens.
gary

I stand corrected. I believe select focusing is the term I should have used. Sorry, still learning this stuff and get it mixed up at times.
So it meters like an A lens then, since thats what it is?

sharko · 10-19-2008, 09:02 PM

The focus point stays in the center...at least on the K10 it does.

khardur · 10-19-2008, 10:29 PM

ahh yes, my error. I was hoping it would allow you to select a focus point even though it had only manual focusing... for some reason I thought my A lenses did that, but it indeed does not. I think I was using an AF lens in manual mode and that's where my thinking got mixed up.

soccerjoe5 · 10-19-2008, 10:36 PM

Wow this lens looks amazing. And the price is just right too!

roentarre · 10-19-2008, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by J.Scott

b-b-b-okeh!

I swear this lens possess magical powers!

Yeah, soft and creamy.

I had not checked out this thread for a while

. This thread did turn out unexpectedly serious at the end! It was like a no man's land when it was first started.

Damn Brit · 10-19-2008, 11:23 PM

I haven't posted one here for a bit. Here's a recent one;

soccerjoe5 · 10-20-2008, 06:26 AM

Does anyone have a photo of the lens mounted on a K10D/K20D?

roentarre · 10-20-2008, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

I haven't posted one here for a bit. Here's a recent one;

Not much bokeh there but the image definitely rocks. I love this style very much.

Damn Brit · 10-20-2008, 02:21 PM

Thanks James.

J.Scott · 10-20-2008, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by khardur

Though I'm sure if you throw an extension tube on it ...*dreaming*... it would be out of this world for macros...

I'm thinking with the next round of overtime I'll be ordering one of these... just one quick question, I read in the description that it is capable of full metering - does that mean picking different AF points works too? (even though it's only manual focus...) like an A lens how you can still choose a focus point and get focus confirmation when you hit the right spot?

Installed on the K10D it shows up in the viewfinder as a MF lens. Unless I am doing something wrong, the focus point can't be moved around when in 'SEL' (like AF lenses). The red dot focal point remains in the center at all times. When in focus the green hexagon lights up on the bottom of the viewfinder.

Damn Brit · 10-20-2008, 05:42 PM

James, not wishing to disappoint you, here is some bokeh.

soccerjoe5 · 10-20-2008, 06:30 PM

I've been so awed by the weird yet magical bokeh this lens has showed that I just ordered one a few minutes ago for my K20D

lbam · 10-20-2008, 06:31 PM

Here's a couple more from me too

10-19-2008, 04:19 PM	#257
gtmerideth Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 43	focusing While focusing and metering are different, on a K20D you do get focus confirmation like an A lens. gary

10-19-2008, 04:55 PM	#258
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	Originally posted by gtmerideth While focusing and metering are different, on a K20D you do get focus confirmation like an A lens. gary I stand corrected. I believe select focusing is the term I should have used. Sorry, still learning this stuff and get it mixed up at times. So it meters like an A lens then, since thats what it is? Last edited by OrenMc; 10-19-2008 at 05:04 PM.

10-20-2008, 05:42 PM	#268
Damn Brit Guest	James, not wishing to disappoint you, here is some bokeh. Last edited by Damn Brit; 03-29-2010 at 07:45 PM.

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10-19-2008, 03:10 PM	#256
OrenMc Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,901	Originally posted by khardur one quick question, I read in the description that it is capable of full metering - does that mean picking different AF points works too? (even though it's only manual focus...) like an A lens how you can still choose a focus point and get focus confirmation when you hit the right spot? I believe it only has center metering. Do other A lenses have select metering? I don't have any A lenses to check real quick. I may be missing something. Hope that helps. BTW thePiRaTE!!, Sweet, I turned one out this weekend with a red leaf on green. Nice contrast.

10-19-2008, 09:02 PM	#259
sharko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: City of Angels Photos: Gallery Posts: 278	The focus point stays in the center...at least on the K10 it does.

10-19-2008, 10:29 PM	#260
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	ahh yes, my error. I was hoping it would allow you to select a focus point even though it had only manual focusing... for some reason I thought my A lenses did that, but it indeed does not. I think I was using an AF lens in manual mode and that's where my thinking got mixed up.

10-19-2008, 10:36 PM	#261
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Wow this lens looks amazing. And the price is just right too!

10-19-2008, 11:16 PM	#262
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by J.Scott b-b-b-okeh! I swear this lens possess magical powers! Yeah, soft and creamy. I had not checked out this thread for a while . This thread did turn out unexpectedly serious at the end! It was like a no man's land when it was first started.

10-19-2008, 11:23 PM	#263
Damn Brit Guest	I haven't posted one here for a bit. Here's a recent one;

10-20-2008, 06:26 AM	#264
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Does anyone have a photo of the lens mounted on a K10D/K20D?

10-20-2008, 01:58 PM	#265
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Originally posted by Damn Brit I haven't posted one here for a bit. Here's a recent one; Not much bokeh there but the image definitely rocks. I love this style very much.

10-20-2008, 04:37 PM	#267
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by khardur Though I'm sure if you throw an extension tube on it ...dreaming... it would be out of this world for macros... I'm thinking with the next round of overtime I'll be ordering one of these... just one quick question, I read in the description that it is capable of full metering - does that mean picking different AF points works too? (even though it's only manual focus...) like an A lens how you can still choose a focus point and get focus confirmation when you hit the right spot? Installed on the K10D it shows up in the viewfinder as a MF lens. Unless I am doing something wrong, the focus point can't be moved around when in 'SEL' (like AF lenses). The red dot focal point remains in the center at all times. When in focus the green hexagon lights up on the bottom of the viewfinder.

10-20-2008, 06:30 PM	#269
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	I've been so awed by the weird yet magical bokeh this lens has showed that I just ordered one a few minutes ago for my K20D

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10-20-2008, 06:31 PM	#270
lbam Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 442	Here's a couple more from me too