🔴 Why I LOVE This Vintage Rangefinder Lens for LEICA | Nikkor S.C 5cm f1.4
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- The amazing Nikkor S.C 50mm f1.4 LTM lens (Review) / Nikon S Mount lens for Leica (Portraits)
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David Douglas-Duncan relates that when he photographed the Korean War on a pair of Leica 111B's he used this Nikkor 50mm F1.4 lens because it was sharper than the Leitz 50mm F1.5. He also says that the majority of photojournalists covering the war also used Nikkor lenses in favour of Leitz lenses for this reason.
Thanks Francis! Yes!! I tried to find the name of a famous photographer to quote who did this as I knew it happened but my Google search failed me. Thanks for the name drop, good info.
He also used the ltm version of this lens in the iconic book “Goodbye Picasso”.
Highly recommended.
Nice review, Matt. The rangefinder Nikkor 50/1.4 is a Sonnar design. That makes for a unique rendering which you seem to like. The "mushy" corners are to a good extent due to the field curvature inherent in the Sonnar scheme. If you happen to have a Canon 50/1.5 or a post-war Zeiss (Opton) 50/1.5 a comparison may be instructive. It seems the closest relative in the F-mount world would be a Nikkor-S 58/1.4. (I never had the opportunity to try one out, and they are expensive collectors' items these days.) To the poor & purely utilitarian Sonnar-lovers among us I still recommend a Jupiter-8 (up to mid 60s).
Thanks! Yes I agree it reminds me of my Zeiss a Sonnar CRF but less round bokeh. I never did get the Csnon 1.5 but I know it’s a Sonnar too. Yes agree I should try to do these vs a J8 (I’ve done it got myself in the past, J8 was the worst of the 3, Nikon was my favourite because of the wacky OOF rendering + sharp centre. Zeiss is excellent at f2 (see that video verses Summarit).
Very educational as always. Thanks Matt!
Thanks Lucy!
These 5222 photos shot at f/2 are blowing my mind. I’m trying the combo. Thanks! Did you find that focus was reliable at f/2? I’ll test the lens for focus shift when it arrives, but seems like f/2 is often the aperture that’s spot on with these Sonnar designs.
Thanks! Yes f2 on this and f2 on the Sonnar 1.5 Zeiss lens (CRF) , both amazing
love mine !!
Thanks Charles!
I have one of these and love using it up close to my subjects. It’s a *meh* landscape lens, even at f/8, but a lovely portrait lens. Mine is also a Nikon RF version used via the Amadeo adapter.
Thanks David, great to see another AA user :) Agree it’s not for landscapes!
Another fun video presentation Matt!
Geez....once again...you're killing my wallet!!
I just ordered the voigtlander 50mm f/1.0 for my M10M....and before that I watched your 2 part on that lens incessantly.
Lol...I gotta hold off a bit now...but damn, I like that idea on this one of getting an old Nikon with the 50 1.4 ON it....hmm...
Ok...next month!!
CC
Haha sorry CC! Another guy said I should rename myself "bad influence" haha. Congrats on the f1 though!!
So yea. This lens is amazing and the reason why I chose the 50 cron instead of the APO-Lanthar. If we compare the difference between the pictures at 7:48 and 7:49 you can see how many looks you can get from this lens just by changing the aperture and distance. You can express ideas more clearly with a lens that isn’t pixel perfect at every aperture all the time.
Thanks Carlos!
You might be interested in the "NIKKOR - The Thousand and One Nights No.34" writeup about the history and design of this lens, if you haven't seen it already
Thanks Thomas!
Leica and Nikon have always gone together, I always felt comfortable having and using both.
Thanks, yes I own both too!
Great video as usual, Matt. I have the LTM version and use it on my Leica IIIf. At f1.4 it is too mushy to my taste, clearly better at f2.0. However, from f4.0 onwards my Elmar 5cm f3.5 gives clearly better results. For the looks, there is probably no better combination than the Nikkor and the Leica III. What a beauty, and what a joy to shoot with it.
Thank you Walter! I agree it really needs to be at f2 for film (I did that 98% with models). Yes beautiful lens but the Elmar wins for size!
I have this lens on my Nikon S2. I love the combo. I love it wide-open.
Yes it’s an amazing lens! My cane with my S2 but I find focusing easier with the Leicas.
Thanks I love videos that make me feel good about what I have and my past budget-minded purchases!!! Yeah I shot a whole roll recently on that lens all at f/1.4 on my Nikon SP indoors with artificial light and there was so much glow, as if there was a really strong Pro mist filter. It’s worth noting that the lens itself cost about the same as a pro mist filter, lol! Also, practically speaking, I feel like I get similar results from a Contax rangefinder and a coated Sonnar 50/1.5.
Thanks Jeff! Yes the Sonnar performance is similar but I prefer the Nikon bokeh. I’ll link both in the blog post.
Oh that LTM adaptor!!!!
Yes! I didn’t know there was one so got M first but love the LTM for with Barnacks
Thank you for this excellent review. The portraits look great. In addition to their excellent performance, these Nikkors have that wonderful, beautifully machined and solid feel of the Leica lenses from the same period. I'd be interested in any thoughts comparing the f1.4 with the f2, leaving aside the different mounts.
Thanks, the Nikkor at f2 bears the DR for pop, contrast and apparent sharpness in the centre I think but will be much softer at the edges.
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks. And I was wondering whether is there any marked difference between the f1.4 Nikkor and the f2.0 Nikkor at similar f-stops?
@@dlyon9673 I think the 1.4 has the edge like most 1.4 vs f2s
Super nice video Matt! and what a beauty of a lens. Like it a lot. And it does not help to watch this vid. xD But in LTM this piece of glass is getting really expensive. Nikon really had the best glass at the time!
Thanks Nils! Yes that's why I stick with my Nikon-S version. (Cheaper!)
I have the LTM lens version, and I just took foliage shots with it attached with adapter to my M 240. I observed that the yellow saturation had to be pulled -14 in hue/saturation settings in PS to get the correct yellow coloration. Otherwise the foliage came out too greenish. I tested with a CV lens in comparison where no hue adjustment was needed.
Interesting, I had this issues with my J9. It to do with the blue coating on some lenses I’m told. (Not all copies)
The C on the old Nikkor A (for auto) Nikon F mount lenses or more commonly referred to as pre ai Nikon lenses is actually for multi coated, the earlier models without the letter C are single coated so I would assume the Nikon S mount are the same hence the colours. Nice to see you using Nikon again. Its been a while since we've had a chat, too long. 👍
Hi Gary, thanks! I found the SC info on a Nikon lens website. It could be wrong though so thanks for that. Yes stilll using Nikons behind the scenes, FM2, FG-20 recently but this lens is good as it ties in with Leica too. Thanks for stopping by!
And too add this, the S in S-C ist for septima, seven elements, wheras the H in H-C is for hexa, six elements. Hasn't anything to do with the mount and can be found as well on the F-mount lenses.
Mouth watering stuff Matt. But, would it fit on one of my Oly M4/3 cameras?
Thanks, yes with the correct adapter. I have M43 bodies and have used vintage 50s on them just for fun.
I would one day like to acquire a LTM Nikkor 5cm/1.4 to go with my 5cm/2.0 😊
Yes! Great combo
Thanks, Matt! This reminds me, I must get adapters to fit my Nikkor 50mm F1.2 AIS lens to my Leicas.
Thanks Brian! I'm not sure if we spoke about this but the 1.2 AIS wont fit my Leicas as there is a tab stopping it from fitting CL, SL, M (even with adapter).
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom Thanks, Matt, that's worth knowing. I guess the adapters are meant for G type lenses.
@@Gynra no, adapters work with AI, AIS, D (not G) but not the 50/1.2 sadly
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom That's disappointing, but on the bright side, you just saved me 30 quid :)
Sold my LTM version a few months ago, because. the price was right. Used it on film, but that was decades ago. On my Sony A7ii it was unusable wide open. Difficult to focus because of flare and a mushy softness. So I always focused at f2. You are correct, stopped down f2.8 is usable.
Not my experience with this lens. Shot wide open with it both on digital Sony and Leica. M without having issues.
@@MB-or8js Must of had a bad copy.
Thanks Richard, might use sharp enough on digital wide open in the centre and f2 for film. I think I all the film photos shared were f2 except a couple where I was testing.
Yes there is sample various on old lenses as we know. Mine is fantastic at f2
Yes me too
I’m on eBay right now but my real question right now is, do all polish women look like that???
Haha, all no. Easier to find that look than in the UK, many places, absolutely. If I need models I go to Poland as they are easier to find. Other countries might give warmer weather etc etc but I can’t find the people when I arrive that I’d like to photograph.
Matt, thank you for this video. I'm wondering how this 50 would look on a digital sensor like an M11......
Hi, just great. See the blog post on MrLeica.com ..I think I show SL and M photos with it. One of my favs.
Great video again Matt. How does it compare to the ltm Nippon Kogaku f2 lens?
Thanks Andrian! I've not tested them side by side. (I use both at f2 happily). I might have to do a vintage 50 shoot out at some point :)
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom that’ll be great. Share the video in sections, best of up to f1.2 lenses, best of f1.4s, best of f2 lenses.
@@melkasculpture-andrianmelk9397 see the blog for easy video lists
@@melkasculpture-andrianmelk9397 .. it’s hard to do best of as I dont by crap lenses. Also everything I review will be good at something (hence reason for buying).
@@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom I know what you mean Matt, I guess I mean what’s like to use and what’s good about the lenses.
hello matt, will a regular cheap s mount to m mount adapter fit the m10? I'm interested in purchasing this lens but want to make sure it will work on my m10. Thank you
Hi Oliver, no. Yes you might be able to find one on eBay but likely it wont be RF coupled. That's why you pay a premium for the Amedeo adapters as they are 100% RF coupled and work with film bodies too (Ie. you don't need EVF to focus)
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Ha thanks Marian! :)
I really like the size and build quality of the LTM version Nikon S-C 50mm f1.4. How would you compare it to the summarit 50mm f1.4 ? Which one has better character for being portrait lens ?
Nikkor is much better than the Summarit. I own both and both can be fun. (The Nikkor is a sharp improved Zeiss Sonnar formula so it will kick *** over the old Summarit design). If you want soft shoot both wide open.
@MattOsborne-MrLeicaCom thanks, Matt. The 60 year-old nikkor sonnar 50mm f1.4 Ltm is almost the same price as zeiss ZM sonnar 50mm f1.5 here , which brings the question, lol. I Just got a good copy of summarit 50 in M mount last week, it is already more expensive than almost brand new the Nokton II 50mm f1.5 and Nokton 50mm F1.2. I like its unique bokeh though although I hope it has higher contrast shooting in Day light.
6:02 The bokeh from this lens is amazing.
I'm wondering how much difference between this lens and Canon 50 f14 LTM.
Thanks! I think the Canon might win wide open for sharpenss, f2 the Nikon probably has better contrast.
More vignetting wide open with the Canon lens. The Nikkor lens is a notch sharper wide open. The Nikkor has better built quality, too (I own both lenses).
@@MB-or8js thanks for more info:)
I’m only have Canon and I think it’s better for flare resistance and less glow on wide open
The Nikkor is a Sonnar-type design (fewer individual elements, more groups of elements cemented together) while the Canon 50/1.4 is a Gauss-type (or Planar-type, or Opic-type, depending on whose books you read) design with more separated elements. The Gauss type gives the designer more flexibility, so is used on most modern lenses, but the Sonnar design was popular through the '40s because it had fewer air-to-glass surfaces, which meant better contrast and less flare in the days before lens coating became widespread. Generally speaking, this design difference meant the Nikkors have higher central sharpness and contrast at wide apertures, while the Canons have more even performance across the field. Another thing you used to read “back in the day” was that the Nikkors had better consistency in assembly than either Leica or Zeiss lenses, so you were less likely to get a sample that was a “dog”, while Leica and Zeiss had more sample-to-sample variation. Now, of course, finding an example with good glass and mechanics trumps all those considerations!
@@jlwilliams thanks James, excellent info thanks. I had read the bits about the Nikon. I like sharp and contrast in the centre so it ticks my boxes.
Can this be mounted on a Leica MP or M9? Not sure what adapter to use.
Hello yes ofc. If you buy the M mount it fits without an adapter, if you buy LTM version like I just bought you need a LTM-M adapter.
I expect the price of these to jump sharply after this video is released
I doubt it, the video is not popular (8th least watched of last 10.. so rubbish).