Is there a difference between a CV 35 and CV 40?

kshapero · 10-25-2012

Besides focal length I do not see any difference in IQ, etc between these two lenses. Obviously I am comparing the MC to MC or SC to SC. But what's up? The price sure is different.

kshapero · 10-26-2012

Wow a 109 lookers and no comments. Amazing. Maybe the Chief Bartender knows the answer. After all....

digitalintrigue · 10-26-2012

can't help you, I have never shot the 35...

Bruin · 10-26-2012

I've owned the 40 SC and 35 MC, though not simultaneously. The 40 gave a more modern rendering, had less barrel distortion, and was (dare I say) a bit sharper. The 35 was designed specifically to emulate a classic lens, and it added more "character" to my shots. Focus shift on the 40 is noticeably less than the 35, too. Bokeh was a perhaps a touch less harsh on the 35. I couldn't tell the difference between SC/MC in actual use.

The 5mm FL difference WAS a big deal to me when using 35mm framelines. I tried the 40 as a cheap and compact one-lens solution, but the framing inaccuracy really got to me. The 35 was a lot of fun, but its idiosyncrasies and I began favoring a 28/50 combo anyways. Lately I came back to 35mm but with the f1.2 beast... truly a legendary lens.

Tom A · 10-26-2012

I use the 40f1.4 (SC or MC) on a M2, claw filed down to give me 35mm frame. By using the inside of the 35 frames it is pretty close. Becomes a great "walk about" lens - one camera/one lens.
The 35f1.4 (mine are SC's) are my most used 35's - more or less permanently on a MP 0.58 and/or another M2 - particularly as a travel lens (backed up by a 21 and a 50 on sep. bodies)
I dont see much difference between them. Both lenses are very good, does exactly what I want them to do.
In bl/w the SC version gives a bit more shadow detail, but also can blow the highlights a bit.
Probably could survive with just the M2 and a 40f1.4 - but dont have to.

Tom A · 10-26-2012

Nokton 35f1.4 SC on M2. At f1.4. Kodak XX rated at 320.

Tom A · 10-26-2012

Nokton 40mm f1.4 MC at f1.4. The focus is on the white feather. M2 and Kodak XX in Vestal Divided D76.

Tom A · 10-26-2012

From my first trials with the Nokton 40f1.4 SC. This was in Sienna, Italy and the backlight was so strong that I could barely see the "postie". Diden't realize that he had the cigarette in his mouth until I printed the neg. for the first time.
M2, 40f1.4 SC and TriX in D76

kshapero · 10-27-2012

Great shots. What frame would come up with the 40 on an M3?

buzzardkid · 10-27-2012

Likely only the 50 frame since that always shows anyway. The have a lens show the 135 frame it would have to be a 35mm mount and the 90 is a specific mount too.

kshapero · 10-27-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzardkid

Likely only the 50 frame since that always shows anyway. The have a lens show the 135 frame it would have to be a 35mm mount and the 90 is a specific mount too.

The 50 would be fine.

Tom A · 10-27-2012

With the M3 finder you can use the outside frame of the permanent 50 frame as a reference. Works fine - it is better to get a bit more than you anticipate anyway. You can always crop - adding is more difficult!

Godfrey · 10-27-2012

I have the 40 and like it a lot. Have only seen photos with the 35 and it looks very similar. On the M9, 50mm framelines come up, but 35 fit it better for my eyes ... I should file the nubbin.