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**pepperberry farm** · 02-02-2020, 04:17 PM

just as it reads....

I've read about the lens and understand that it is Cosina-made and essentially an update of the original lens, but on either an M42 or a Nikon mount...

but finding anyone that actually owns one and has used it.... almost non-existent...

so - opinions, examples, etc...... watchyougot?

**boriscleto** · 02-02-2020, 07:29 PM - **1 Like**

I have the original EXA mount, sadly non functional

**boriscleto** · 02-02-2020, 07:36 PM - **1 Like**

Did you see this thread?

Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 vs. Topcor 58mm f/1.4 - anyone interested? - PentaxForums.com

I did a Google search after I remembered that the Cosina "Topcon" was the same lens as the Voightlander Nokton 58/1.4

**pepperberry farm** · 02-02-2020, 07:56 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Did you see this thread?

Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 vs. Topcor 58mm f/1.4 - anyone interested? - PentaxForums.com

I did a Google search after I remembered that the Cosina "Topcon" was the same lens as the Voightlander Nokton 58/1.4

I did - that thread is about the original RE Topcor lens, which the OP converted to k-mount...

I'm asking about the Cosina-made lens from earlier this century...

**boriscleto** · 02-02-2020, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I did - that thread is about the original RE Topcor lens, which the OP converted to k-mount...

I'm asking about the Cosina-made lens from earlier this century...

What do you want to know about it that you can't find in articles about the Cosina made Voightlander Nokton SL II? It's the same lens as the Cosina Topcor.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-02-2020, 08:31 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

What do you want to know about it that you can't find in articles about the Cosina made Voightlander Nokton SL II? It's the same lens as the Cosina Topcor.

what I am after is there any difference - there are a number of years from the production of the Topcor until the production run of the Nokton and I'm curious about any changes, etc...

stevebrot · 02-02-2020, 09:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I've read about the lens and understand that it is Cosina-made and essentially an update of the original lens, but on either an M42 or a Nikon mount...

Voigtlander Bessaflex TM

The Nokton 58/1.4 SLII is derived from the limited edition M42 "Topcor" from the TM*, which, while cosmetically similar to the historic lens, was a new design.

Steve

* Also available in Nikon AI

Last edited by stevebrot; 02-02-2020 at 09:32 PM.

stevebrot · 02-02-2020, 09:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

what I am after is there any difference

The V/C Nokton is heavier by 15 grams.

Steve

**pepperberry farm** · 02-02-2020, 10:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Voigtlander Bessaflex TM

The Nokton 58/1.4 SLII is derived from the limited edition M42 "Topcor" from the TM*, which, while cosmetically similar to the historic lens, was a new design.

Steve

* Also available in Nikon AI

helpful!

thank you, Steve

climbmountainway · 02-03-2020, 02:10 AM - **1 Like**

What a "topic", a Cosina Topcon lens of yesteryear. I recall when the Nikon F and the Beseler Topcon system cameras were neck and neck sellers. Back in the day.

**pepperberry farm** · 02-06-2020, 07:00 AM

so..... it's an M42 version of the Voigtlander Nokton....

got it...

02-02-2020, 04:17 PM	#1
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Topcor Auto-Topcor 58mm f1.4 (by Cosina) - who has one, owned one, shot with one? just as it reads.... I've read about the lens and understand that it is Cosina-made and essentially an update of the original lens, but on either an M42 or a Nikon mount... but finding anyone that actually owns one and has used it.... almost non-existent... so - opinions, examples, etc...... watchyougot?

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	I have the original EXA mount, sadly non functional

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boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Did you see this thread? Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 vs. Topcor 58mm f/1.4 - anyone interested? - PentaxForums.com I did a Google search after I remembered that the Cosina "Topcon" was the same lens as the Voightlander Nokton 58/1.4

02-02-2020, 07:56 PM	#4
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Did you see this thread? Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 vs. Topcor 58mm f/1.4 - anyone interested? - PentaxForums.com I did a Google search after I remembered that the Cosina "Topcon" was the same lens as the Voightlander Nokton 58/1.4 I did - that thread is about the original RE Topcor lens, which the OP converted to k-mount... I'm asking about the Cosina-made lens from earlier this century...

02-02-2020, 08:27 PM	#5
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I did - that thread is about the original RE Topcor lens, which the OP converted to k-mount... I'm asking about the Cosina-made lens from earlier this century... What do you want to know about it that you can't find in articles about the Cosina made Voightlander Nokton SL II? It's the same lens as the Cosina Topcor.

02-02-2020, 08:31 PM	#6
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto What do you want to know about it that you can't find in articles about the Cosina made Voightlander Nokton SL II? It's the same lens as the Cosina Topcor. what I am after is there any difference - there are a number of years from the production of the Topcor until the production run of the Nokton and I'm curious about any changes, etc...

02-02-2020, 09:10 PM - 1 Like	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I've read about the lens and understand that it is Cosina-made and essentially an update of the original lens, but on either an M42 or a Nikon mount... Voigtlander Bessaflex TM The Nokton 58/1.4 SLII is derived from the limited edition M42 "Topcor" from the TM, which, while cosmetically similar to the historic lens, was a new design. Steve Also available in Nikon AI Last edited by stevebrot; 02-02-2020 at 09:32 PM.

02-02-2020, 09:48 PM - 1 Like	#8
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm what I am after is there any difference The V/C Nokton is heavier by 15 grams. Steve

02-02-2020, 10:53 PM - 1 Like	#9
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Voigtlander Bessaflex TM The Nokton 58/1.4 SLII is derived from the limited edition M42 "Topcor" from the TM, which, while cosmetically similar to the historic lens, was a new design. Steve Also available in Nikon AI helpful! thank you, Steve

02-03-2020, 02:10 AM - 1 Like	#10
climbmountainway Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 89	What a "topic", a Cosina Topcon lens of yesteryear. I recall when the Nikon F and the Beseler Topcon system cameras were neck and neck sellers. Back in the day.

02-06-2020, 07:00 AM	#11
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781 Original Poster	so..... it's an M42 version of the Voigtlander Nokton.... got it...

Topcor Auto-Topcor 58mm f1.4 (by Cosina) - who has one, owned one, shot with one?

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