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Voigtlander SL II 58mm f/1.4 Nokton - S : Specifications and Opinions



Voigtlander SL II 58mm f/1.4 Nokton - S


The Voigtlander SL II 58mm f/1.4 Nokton - S is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2016. The focus is done by Manual Focus, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 580 €;
17 users have given it an average vote of 9.8 out of 10.



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This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.



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Specifications
Focal lenght58 mm
Angle of view40.9°
FormatFF, APS-C
Max. aperturef/1.4
Aperture blades9
Lenses/Groups 7 elements in 6 groups
Min. focus distance0.45 meters
Reproduction ratio

Features
StabilizationNo
FocusManual Focus
Internal FocusNo

Built and notes
Tripod ringNo
ExtendersNo
Filters52 mm
Lens hoodYes (not supplied)
Weather sealingNo
Weight320 g
Dimensions67 x 45 mm

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avatarjunior
sent on 03 Aprile 2021

Pros: Sharp, well corrected for chromatic aberration and geometric distortion, ideal focal length (for me), useful minimal focus distiance, perfect construction, perfect handling, does not flare.

Cons: Slightly busy bokeh, full aperture lacks contrast. Some coma at f/1.4-f/2.

Opinion: That lens is extraordinarily good. In absolute terms, the Zeiss 50/2 "Milvus" might be slightly better (while not providing f/1.4 of course). The Noct Nikkor (old version, 58/1.2) has more contrast at f/1.4, but is not so well corrected, esp. at short distances. Also, the Noct Nikkor has smoother bokeh and is better corrected for coma. That being said, this lens is the cheapest of the lot, and most convenient for general photography. Its flare resistance is such that I use a short metallic shade, acting as a "bumper" for protecting the front lens, but that's it. Used at short distance, the magnification ratio is interesting for close-ups, but the lens did not receive any special correction for very close distances: consequently, you should stop down to f/5.6 or narrower in order to get sharp shots; at 1.4, nothing is really sharp, even in the focus plane. At longer distances (say, one meter or more), sharpness is decent wide open, but the contrast is mild. The focal length (58mm), while still usable for general photography, is much better for portraits than the "standard" 50mm. Those eight extra millimeters make a big difference indeed. Paired with a 28mm, you get an excellent travel kit.

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avatarsenior
sent on 06 Gennaio 2022

Pros: Three-dimensional yield, Zeiss style granite construction, style to be sold in the ai-s version

Cons: Nikon mount only, non-stellar ergonomics of the diaphragm ring, hood sold separately

Opinion: An optics that is a must for fans of the genre. Who has come this far, is not the classic chopper-photographs to be crushed at weddings with 24-70. It's not even the engineer (I blame myself) with the 8k monitor who wants to squeeze the pixel. No, who comes this far, it is because as in an eternal return, he has returned to the beginning, and wants to photograph with his soul, and does not need an optics, but a brush for his canvas. Forget optical perfection, Sigma Art style bokeh, and enter the world of micro-contrast and three-dimensionality. Try to take two photographs, with this and with a classic sigma-art, put them close, and evaluate which of the two seems more "real". I do not advise you to do this, because the risk of selling everything is there. Apart from that, the very long stroke of the MF bezel is pleasant, and the all-metal construction with clear reference to the old Nikon a-is. That said, and note the substantial "magical" rendering of this lens, we must also mention its negative aspects. Apart from the separately sold hood, ridiculous, the aperture ring is particularly uncomfortable, especially when used with mirrorless adapters. The lack of a "graspable" part of the lens, means that during the insertion and removal of the lens from the body, there is always a tendency to "force" through one of the two rings. They are not extremely limiting defects, but still present. The price, however, light years from a leica asph, justifies these small shortcomings. I would appreciate a modern version with sony fe mount, I'm honest, to avoid me adapters. One of the few lenses that I really sold with regret, but it would have been useless to continue to keep it in the case to mold, photographing grotesque masked individuals on the street. I add that the focal length is very interesting, an excellent middle ground between a 50mm and an 85mm. A bit useless in my opinion if used for half-length portraits, it excels in whole and set portraits, where the three-dimensionality reported ensures a result out of the ordinary.

avatarjunior
sent on 13 Febbraio 2018

Pros: fairytale building, beautiful, made at full aperture, faithful colors, small size.

Cons: difficult to find it and hood not included.

Opinion: Taken on the site direct voigtlander for 579 euros to which must be added 70 of hoods because necessary.rnOctic optics, with a construction that in today's lenses we dreamed.rnHa homogeneous and very particular yield, in my opinion lens for amateurs not thirsty pixels .Regala faithful colors and despite the manual focus is relatively simple to use at full aperture, which is not easy with the objectives zeiss.rnla focus ring moves me from the fluidity that demonstrates.rnA true diamond.

avatarjunior
sent on 09 Dicembre 2017

Pros: Very solvent and clear, very high quality construction with retro finishes, perfectly rationed focus ring.

Cons: Inconsistent hold of the front cap (52mm). Light not understood but necessary in shading light. It tends to overexple a minimum.

Opinion: I subscribe in full to the previous review of the user Caneca: It is a manual lens with excellent value; It is also equipped with contacts that transmit the shooting data to the camera. The beauty and pastiness of the focus ring makes the use of this lens sublime. Despite the large f1.4 opening I believe that manual focus is not a big problem perhaps because of the great clarity and the perfect friction of the dials. The photos are always very sharp with rich and faithful colors, strong contrast but never annoying that gives character to the image. Blurring is not really a cream; compared to other lenses that I own is slightly noisy with light points tending to "cat's eyes" but absolutely gradual over distance. Already quite sharp at full opening, I would say that in the American portrait / half bust gives the best of itself to f/4 - f/5 thanks to the excellent complexion, although in my opinion it is an optics devoted to the whole figure where it detaches a lot the subject. Frontally mounts standard 52mm filters as well as for the cap that I had to replace with a normal Nikon because of the lasche-inconsistent springs that do not close and for an internal finish that for some reason does not make me stay in any of the non-original lampshade that I tried... I would add that used in low lights you appreciate the great correction of the coma on the neighboring lights even with open diaphragms, while in high lights it is always preferable to have a generous lampshade to avoid flare and (rare) contrast drops.

avatarsenior
sent on 28 Dicembre 2016

Pros: Price of the new. Construction and materials. Immediate Usability. Minimum distance MAF (less than half a meter). the blurred light points clear and rounded. In indoor photos it is impeccable and very clear.

Cons: Traceability limited. Front cap 'was'nt'. Tendency to overexpose (1 / 3-2 / 3stop). It excels in the backlight and under incident light. Hood not included, and if purchased separately, the original, does a bang!

Opinion: A lens impressive: compared to a conventional 50/58 (eg: Planar Zeiss or Nikkor Noct) is more armored and voluminous, and certainly makes its figure. In addition, handling it and weighing it, it demonstrates its consistency and superb quality of construction: an almost horological piece. Two ferrules with impeccable handling: that of MAF fluid and lightly braking for optimum control of fire, and that of the diaphragms with a sublime friction, but which unfortunately is unusable on DSLR, as it must be kept fixed in 'fully closed position' in order to use the electronic control by means of ring nut on the camera. Both 'scalloped' (processing scalloping, without the need of coating rubbers), which give the barrel a valuable and robust mechanical aspect. I have chosen the version 'silver', bicolor, with aluminum parts and clear black chrome satin (great to combine with a Nikon Df). neo constructive One, the front cap: a small ciofeche, with the springs of the little buttonsloaded, and which is a bit 'moscino to unhook and hang up. Not bad would say (a dia58 cap costs two money), but for 600euri and in the face of all this wonder of aluminum and glass, I would have liked better attention throughout the product (moreover, the inscription engraved on the cap has a Voigtlander his undeniable charm). From the optical point of view it is in a class, with the usual pros and cons of a ultrabright: not crystal clear at RT, a few sferocromatismo, especially on chrome surfaces surfaces (but you can clearly see only croppando a lot), resistance to flare not miraculous ... But it should be noted a strong point no small feat: f1.4 to focus when focus is very much easier, contrary to what I feared: to focuse TA with this 58mm it is easier than doing it through another lens, so in my case it is not necessary to resort to a broken slide of focus. In addition, the chromatic translation is faithful in good measure (I always mostly text red green and blue) with a slight hint of dominant freddto. In the case of portraits, has a plastic and polished embodied, the type Nikkor 105 f2.5ais, then the human figures are well etched, compotes and statuary. It has a vitreous temperament and clear, with a retro mood (thanks to T treatment that does not filter all frequencies of warm color, as do the latest Zeiss, to the detriment of a certain passion ... and so this his 'fault' is transformed into a feature for fans of the genre). A TA is more than sharp, compared to the average (provided that there is adequate lighting, and that you maintain medium / low iso values, otherwise they run the risk of collecting photo tends to knead), bearing in mind the fact that tends to overexpose of 1 / 3-2 / 3 of stop, with consequent contrast microcadute. Moreover, in outdoor photos and when it's sunny, it's good to always have the hood montanto older. to avoid real 'disaster'! However, it is sharper than a Nikkor 50 f1.4D, for example,and risolvenza from edge to edge, also completely open, is remarkable. The CAs are more contained, as long as you have due attention. A lens to study a bit ', in fact. The MAF race is a bit longish, then it should be us the hand, and the minimum distance for focuse is 0.45m, then great. Being a 58mm, it is great for the head / shoulders portraits and you can also allow for close-up without incurring ovalized caricatures that I do not always like it. And then, if mounted on APSC, it becomes a perfect 85mm, then a lens in a somewhat 'strategic way' if you have both blurred formati.rnLo is of type 'gritty': in a bit noisy but still soft, and points well rounded light and clear (without the so-called coroncine onion). Some cat eye here and there (which I do not distrurbano, in fact), and a clear break between the subject in focus and the background, with well digradata progress with the rest of the frame. A pleasant and relaxing effect, even austere. A TA has a vignettatura that instills a sense of extra depth, so in my view pleasant and well exploited for a certain type of photography. Frankly, I think it is a lens which mainly lends itself to use for this (portraits, domestic views, urban views, photo studio, still life, food, street / photo essays ...), while the landscape, where everything Occor risolvenza field and presence over long distances, perhaps not particularly excels. I think it's a viable alternative to the Zeiss Planar 50, and even 50 f1.2 Nikkor always that we can source and / or time ragionevoli.rnIl price I consider it commensurate with the quality of the object in question, and if you think that new costs as a Planar used T50, and practically in equal optical / build quality, I would say that it can be peacefully preferable to the latter, and those gaining more than 8mm in return utili.rnAh, forgot: the lens hood in the box not c ' is. If you buy it separately, original Voigtlander, cost the beauty of € 70: legalized theft!

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