Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: 50/1 Noctilux
From: "Roland Smith" <roland@dnai.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 20:13:07 -0800
References: <l03130302b6de8e6304af@[216.40.161.143]>

My Noctilux is F 1.0 and has to pins situated 180 degrees from each other
for the mounting of the lens hood.  Is this the first version?

Roland Smith
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Wilcox" <wilcox@tir.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 9:02 AM
Subject: [Leica] Re: 50/1 Noctilux


> The first and second versions of the lens are identical optically. The
> first version used a removable hood and the second a built in sliding
hood.
> I own the second version. IMHO the sliding hood offers very little
> protection from bumping. If you buy a first version be aware that the hood
> is rather hard to find and expensive.
>
> Ken Wilcox
>
> At 11:06 -0600 3/21/1, a fine scholar, Mose, J P wrote:
>
> >Question for the Noctilux 50/1 experts out there,
> >
> >Of all the versions of 50/1 Noctilux's since 1976, which would be the
best
> >one from a users standpoint (versus collectable) to purchase used?  If
they
> >are all basically the same, is there one that is more of a bargain?  This
> >would be used on a M6TTL .72, mainly for concerts, museums or other
> >locations that won't allow flash, etc. (I actually like A. H. Schmidt's
idea
> >of sitting in a German pub the best!).  Hopefully, the lower
magnification
> >won't be too much of an issue with this camera.  Thanks again for your
help.
> >
> >
> >J. P. Mose
>
>
> ----
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>
>
>

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