Voigtlander Nokton 35 / 1.4 Classic SC II with Leica M5 - anyone with feedback ?

[Hassasin]

Considering Nokotn 35 / 1.4 for Leica M5 use. Likely new version II SC. Anyone experienced any issues, especially focusing accuracy? Would also appreciate any comments on the combination.

 

[Hassasin]

Nobody likes this combo (with any Leica M) ?

 

[Nicholas Lindan]

I have this combination. Works fine when stopped down a bit. Filters are a PITA. Not sure I'd do it again.

 

[Hassasin]

I have this combination. Works fine when stopped down a bit. Filters are a PITA. Not sure I'd do it again.

What about filters ?

 

[Nicholas Lindan]

What about filters ?

They are 43mm instead of the Leica standard 39mm. I have 52mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 49mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 39mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 55mm filters coming out of my ears, even a selection of series V and series VI. Damned if I am going to add 43mm.

 

[Hassasin]

They are 43mm instead of the Leica standard 39mm. I have 52mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 49mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 39mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 55mm filters coming out of my ears, even a selection of series V and series VI. Damned if I am going to add 43mm.

OK that's what I thought. I have no such problem as I have a collection of 43s.

 

[blee1996]

I have this combination. Works fine when stopped down a bit. Filters are a PITA. Not sure I'd do it again.

Hi, how does the combo balance in your hands during practical use? It seems the Nokton 35/1.4 is quite small while the M5 slightly large. Thanks!

 

[GregY]

They are 43mm instead of the Leica standard 39mm. I have 52mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 49mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 39mm filters coming out of my ears, I have 55mm filters coming out of my ears, even a selection of series V and series VI. Damned if I am going to add 43mm.

Fair enough.... but the standard filter size for classic Summilux lenses has always been 43mm. It's certainly an easier size to find that 34mm (new VC Heliar) or 40mm (Canon LTM).....

 

[GregY]

Considering Nokotn 35 / 1.4 for Leica M5 use. Likely new version II SC. Anyone experienced any issues, especially focusing accuracy? Would also appreciate any comments on the combination.

H, it's a lovely lens wide open and sharp stopped down. Certainly a much cheaper option that a Leitz Summilux.
I had one for a little while....really a character lens @1.4

 

[Hassasin]

@GregY That's appreciated. I think I'm now leaning towards MC version, will see one tomorrow and try the handling before purchase. I'm not spending Leica bucks for lens line up outside of what I have from Barnacks, none being from the "royal" end of things.