Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I was one of the folks who panned the shot. I just don't think it really represented the performance of the lens..Frankly the shot looked soft and grainy. I have seen tons of shots from the Noctilux, including many from people on this list and all have been quite remarkable considering the f1.0 max aperture. I would LOVE to have a noct, even as my only 50, but the price is just not justifiable for my needs. I think those who are concerned with it not performing up to the level of the Summicron 50 are splitting hairs. Based on the photodo tests it is quite comparable with almost any other 50 once you get it to f8...And it really is the best f1.0 there is! Best Wishes Dan States >Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 19:23:04 -0500 > >The funny thing about the Noctilux is that not everyone likes the effect it >produces. One photo taken with it that I particularly like is the one >appearing in the "Che" brochure, yet it was criticized on the LUG as being >a bad photo. I think that if you are really contemplating investing in a >Noctilux, that if at all possible, rent or borrow one to try out first. > >In my mind the 50/1.4 makes a nice compromise as an all-purpose 50 if you >don't really NEED that extra stop. > >Dan C. > >At 06:06 PM 10-12-99 EST, TEAShea@aol.com wrote: > >The1.0 is only recommended by me if you really need the extra speed. I > >rarely use mine but sometimes it is quite nice to have. Otherwise, the >2.0 > >is by far my recommendation - lighter, sharper. > > > >Tom Shea > > > > > >NO ARCHIVE > > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com