Re: [Leica] NOCTILUX

[Steve Hickel <smhickel@x2.alliance.net>]

Richard,

What is the current used market price for a 1.0 Noctilux with perfect
optics, excellent or better barrell. Any ideas?

Steve

At 11:10 AM 2/4/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Scott wrote:
>
><snip>I EXPRESSED INTEREST IN PURCHASING A NOCTILUX LENS FROM MY LOCAL
>REPUTABLE DEALER.  HIS RESPONSE WAS IT IS A FINE LENS FOR LOW LIGHT
>PURPOSES ONLY.  I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY FEEDBACK RE. EXPERIENCE USING THIS
>LENS IN EXTERIOR CONDITIONS.  THANK YOU. SCOTT P.
><snip>
>
>I have used the current Noctilux design for the past year.  It works very
>well in low light situations and has a special character to it when used
>outdoors in brighter light.  Although it could be used for general work,
>its main benefits are when it is used wide open or close to it to get shots
>others could only dream of.  
>
>I prefer to use the newer model 50/2.8 collapsable Elmar for outdoor use
>because it is much lighter and smaller.  Also remember that part of the
>viewfinder is cut off due to the large diameter of the Noctilux.  I am
>willing to put up with this feature in low light but have often becomne
>frustrated with it during outdoor daylight shooting.  
>
>The Noctilux is a wonderful lens.  I wish I had one years ago.  I wrongly
>assumed it was just a special purpose lens.  It is in reality a special
>lens for whatever purpose you need it for.  It is also a very good
>treatment for carpel tunnel syndrome.  If you carry this heavy lens around,
>your hands will get much more exercise and your neck muscles will become
>stronger. <bg>
>
>Happy Shooting,
>
>Richard C
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