Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/03/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I guess the thing that appeals to me about rangefinders in general and Leicas specifically is the quick response and instinctive feel. The shadow self-portrait episodes sure were interesting and stimulating. :-) Walt Steve Barbour wrote: > On Mar 25, 2006, at 6:59 AM, Walt Johnson wrote: > >> Hi: >> >> I'm just curious what the fuss is all about concerning the Noctilux. >> Big, pricey and seemingly flawed. The difference between 1.4 and 1.0 >> cannot be worth the sacrifice in quality, is it? Just about the only >> advantage a Leica had over the SLRS (size, weight, unobtrusiveness) >> of its day would seem to be given up. >> >> Many times over the years I've given up an f stop or two for >> excellent performance and portability. When covering an event where >> long,fast glass was needed then the bulky monsters were necessary. >> Other than that I could never justify it. There have been many fine >> images shown on the LUG by folks with a Noctilux but were any done >> in situations where a 1.4 or even a 2.0 would have not done the trick? >> >> Maybe that should be one of the next "shadow" type entertainments >> posted here? Are fuzzy aberrations worth the price? Lets do f 1, >> 1.4, or 2.0 and be there??? > > > > good idea... > > > you'd have to talk with Ted Grant re the usefulness of the > Noctilux....Steve > > >> >> Walt >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >