Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Simon, For reviews of the Noctilux see: http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/mseries/testm/M10-50.html For comments on the relevant Nikon see: http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/speciallenses/55mmnotcnikkor. htm This site has images: http://www60.tok2.com/home/collector/5812noct.html This site has MTF curves for various of Nikon's 50's http://www.cs.kau.se/~nicke/private/photo/lenstest/50.html I can say from personal experience that the Nikon is no match for the Noctilux at any aperture, the Nikon has much higher flare levels, is somewhat soft in the center wide open especially compared to the Noctilux, and does not have the same level of contrast. What is interesting is that I have one of Nikon's CRT lenses and it is outstanding, especially in close ranges. But, the Nikon is much less expensive. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html