Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] noctilux vs. the cheap alternative
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 12:56:53 +0200
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Simon,

I am not Ted, but like he I own the Noctilux and enjoy using it very much--when
the situation requires it. However, as my standard "carry around everywhere"
50mm lens I have the Summicron. The Noctilux is just too big and heavy in my
view to be a universal lens.

Nathan

Simon Lamb wrote:

> Ted
>
> Is the Noctilux a viable alternative to the 50mm f/2 or would it be wise to
> keep the f/2 when purchasing a Nocti?
>
> Simon

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Nathan Wajsman
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e-mail: wajsman@webshuttle.ch
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