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Here is from my personal evaluation, Voigtländer 35/1.2 Nokton compared to Nikkor 35/1.4 AIS at f1.2 and f1.4 respectively. Bessa R2M, Nikon FM2/T, RVP50 (Velvia 50) as scanned and resized.
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Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
The Nikon has the harsh bokeh that so many Nikon lenses have 
I like the Nokton rendering
I like the Nokton rendering
David Murphy
Mentor
I think the Nokton takes this one, but the Nikon is certainly acceptable (I assume it costs less as well).
f16sunshine
Moderator
Nokton is very calm in OOF areas as can be seen (mastering the obvious .
It looks like a must have lens.
.It looks like a must have lens.
snausages
Well-known
My impression is that the Nokton is one of 35mm's sharpest available lenses at 1.2 without the trapping of circus sideshow bokeh. I think it's a pretty incredible, unique lens.
Merkin
For the Weekend
Apparently Nikon is going to be coming out with a new 35mm f/1.4 autofocus lens. IMO, that would be the one to compare with the Nokton. Considering the Nokton is only a few years old, and the 35mm AIS is a relatively old lens, I think the Nikkor stands up pretty well (not to take away from the quality of the Nokton, as it is a great lens, albeit large.)
Dan States
Established
Old is definitely the word. The lens was originally designed around 1970, with some tweaking later on. I have both and while of course the Nokton is a better lens it SHOULD be with 30+ years of technology behind it.
The Nikon still stands out as an amazing performer at f2-16 and considering it is an SLR lens with high aperture it is relatively small in size.
Stop both lenses down to F2 and they will look more similar than different.
The Nikon still wins in the close range due to CRC.
Best wishes
Dan
The Nikon still stands out as an amazing performer at f2-16 and considering it is an SLR lens with high aperture it is relatively small in size.
Stop both lenses down to F2 and they will look more similar than different.
The Nikon still wins in the close range due to CRC.
Best wishes
Dan
Morca007
Matt
I think I actually prefer the Nikon images in all except the first comparison. Interesting.
andredossantos
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I have to agree, I'm drawn more to the look of the nikon. That's not to say the nokton is a slouch
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zanef2.8
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Thanks for the interesting comparison and the beautiful scans
Merkin, where did you hear that there will be a AF version for the Nikon? I would very much like to have one
Merkin, where did you hear that there will be a AF version for the Nikon? I would very much like to have one
kross
sonnarism
the nokton swirls in the 1 set.... i like.
sahe69
Well-known
At Least http://nikonrumors.com/ mentions that. Don't know what it's worth, but at least it's rumoured.
PetarDima
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not only that - I think that it is perfect companion to BESSA R2M body, if I can talk inNokton is very calm in OOF areas as can be seen (mastering the obvious
It looks like a must have lens.
terms ... It's a little bulky, but never mind ... I think I saw W.Eggleston with that piece of glass ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OuILnb3GE8
lngu81
Established
Definitely the Nokton is a winner, Why? Because I do own one as well.
Nikulin
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Pickett Wilson
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The Nikon is an old design, but we really didn't obsess about bokeh back in the 1970's like folks do today.
lawrence
Mentor
Here's the Nikon, wide open:
