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Comparison : Nikkor Noct vs Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2

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Diy extravaganza

Diy extravaganza

Күн бұрын

Hello Friends,
I love vintage glass and this is a comparison I've been wanting to do for a really long time. The main difficulty is logistics as finding these two magnificent lenses is no easy feat. The Nikkor Noct, I looked for 4 years until I found one, the Minolta Rokkor 58mm f/1.2, I got it by chance because it needed repair. Finally I was able to compare these two great and legendary vintage lenses.
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@Wilma5532
@Wilma5532 3 ай бұрын
I'm a Nikon guy but i gotta say that Minolta lens is beautifully made. Very pretty piece of metal and glass
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 3 ай бұрын
Both lenses are true artworks of mechanics and optics, I don't think we'll see again such quality in newer lenses.
@yuriyefremov9121
@yuriyefremov9121 9 ай бұрын
thank you for a great comparsion great lenses! 👏I long time a dream about noct, but bought Minolta second version.
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 9 ай бұрын
Hi, two great lenses indeed. I like both a lot, was sad to see the Minolta going away to his owner, but was happy of being able to restore it. Cheers.
@oliverstealth9649
@oliverstealth9649 6 ай бұрын
Never see a comparson like this...two germs. THANK YOU
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 6 ай бұрын
Hello, thanks to you don't forget to share with friends. Best.
@pedrova8058
@pedrova8058 3 ай бұрын
excellent compilation !! thanks for all the work involved. On 58s, while ago I got my hands on an old 5.8cm f1.4 nikkor (as a paperweight, I bought it along with others hoping to be able to repair it). After cleaning , recementing the back doublet and readjusting everything, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It's a different optical scheme than all the 50-55 nikkors (7 elements, but 4 at front, 3 at back), and as a result it has a much softer bokeh at 1.4, almost without any of those typical double lines. The field curvature is huge, it's never get super sharp at far edges, but the center performs quite well (it has less "glow" than any of the iterations of the 50 1.4 or 55 f1,2; less lateral chromatic aberrations than newers 50 1,4, but slightly greater longitudinal CA) Very special for portraits !!
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like a very interesting lens indeed, never had one of those in my hands. They seem to be rather uncommon. You put a lot of work in restoring it, congratulations. Working with lenses you've fixed yourself is always special, a bit like cooking your own food, it always tastes better. 😊
@nachnamevorname5917
@nachnamevorname5917 4 ай бұрын
The Rokkor is so much better!
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 4 ай бұрын
And lot cheaper!
@daniloarenas4033
@daniloarenas4033 6 ай бұрын
Really thank you for your comparison video. I really like Minolta lenses and I don’t know why people expend a lot of money in Nikkor Ais or canon Fd…
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 6 ай бұрын
I like Minolta very much too. Specially their very early lenses and Lightmeters. Best
@stevocem
@stevocem 10 ай бұрын
Great comparison. Many thanks!
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 10 ай бұрын
Thanks to you my friend for showing your appreciation! Cheers
@xe1zlgg
@xe1zlgg 2 ай бұрын
The Minolta Rokkor looks More Natural in the Forest ... Being less sharp. Excellent video.. thanks
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 2 ай бұрын
Sharpness is a bit overrated in my opinion, particularly for "natural" shots.
@lensman5762
@lensman5762 4 ай бұрын
Small differences aside, the two lenes are practically idential in rendition. Good review.
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 4 ай бұрын
Yes, they give both a rather similar rendition. Best.
@saganandroid4175
@saganandroid4175 6 ай бұрын
The Noct looks much better. I have to wonder if your poarticular Rokkor is a bit of a bum lens. I would love to see a rematch. Especially with the version of the Rokkor that came out circa 1973. I think that was the 3rd version.
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 6 ай бұрын
I'd like to do a rematch if I come across another of these Rokkors, fantastic lenses ! Best
@arielgajda3335
@arielgajda3335 10 ай бұрын
Dos titanes de la Óptica!!!! Muy buen vídeo 🤙👏👍🇦🇷
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 10 ай бұрын
Gracias hombre, lo pusiste en los términos perfectos. Dos titanes de la óptica !!! Un abrazo.
@numistika
@numistika Ай бұрын
Good try, but A bit unfair on Minolta with its yellow haze, that reduces the sharpness and colour rendition. Looks like you have a radioactive lens that you must either enjoy its yellow vintage look, but not compare it to the clean glass, or treat the yellow haze under a strong UV light for a few days, before doing comparison.
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza Ай бұрын
@@numistika Thanks for the advice. I'll take it for future comparisons. Best.
@richardsimms251
@richardsimms251 3 ай бұрын
Very well done presentation
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 3 ай бұрын
Glad you appreciate, don't forget to share with friends!
@danielm1812
@danielm1812 10 ай бұрын
Nice interesting video like alway!
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 10 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot my Friend!
@danielm1812
@danielm1812 10 ай бұрын
Do you have experience with the Nikon 50mm 1.4 AF? I guess I have to dissasamble and clean it.
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 10 ай бұрын
@@danielm1812 I have already disassembled it, there is a video on the channel. Cheers.
@gio1991ber
@gio1991ber 10 ай бұрын
What software are you using to show the comparison?
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 10 ай бұрын
Nikon capture NX-D, it's a free software by the way. Cheers.
@mlcenlivybob
@mlcenlivybob Ай бұрын
Minolta Rokkor is decentred... or bad repair. Maybe dexter scene poorly focused. A BAN table lenses swapped Minolta in left and Nikon in right. Everyone who takes photos with a Minolta lens knows its Minolta colors and Minolta cromatic aberation. They are definitely on the left picture...
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza Ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice. Best.
@metingokbulut837
@metingokbulut837 4 ай бұрын
💯🇹🇷⭐️👍
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@califmike2003
@califmike2003 9 ай бұрын
I think the Nikon wins overall
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 9 ай бұрын
The Noct is certainly a great performer, the only drawback (if one is to be found) would be it's scarcity. Cheers.
@JonathanMahoneyDOP
@JonathanMahoneyDOP 6 ай бұрын
Minolta has the sauce. I think the coating has a bit more contrast, and more glow, awaking its warmth. Minolta Rokkor coating elements come from fresh spring volcanic water pools in the mountains. Much better for skin. I know skin. I spend lots of time with thorium. The cost of each lens is their most drastic difference. Rokkors for the W yet again.
@sclogse1
@sclogse1 5 ай бұрын
@@JonathanMahoneyDOP It was obvious to me before we got to 2.8. After that, wel, I already have 50, 55, 58mm 1.4 Minoltas. None of which cost me more than 40, and two came with Minolta bodies. People forget that a 58mm 1.4 lens on apsc is an 87mm 1.4 lens. Try finding an 87mm 1.4 lens for less than 600.
@roybixby6135
@roybixby6135 10 ай бұрын
I never regarded my old Noct very highly - I'll have to start using it again ... 🦘
@diyextravaganza
@diyextravaganza 10 ай бұрын
The thing with the Noct is the very special rendition it produces, like a painting as put on the video. Some may love it, others hate it, no middle ground. Cheers.
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