Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been using a Noctilux for a while now, and am finding that the not so close focus (1M is the closest focus) is prohibitive for a lot of the images I like to take (close quarter candids...and I like to fill the frame). I'm surprised that it doesn't "stack up" to other fast 50mm lenses (1M vs < .5M for the Canon 50/1.2 L series lense, or even .6M for the 50/1.4 Summilux). Some people did mention this "issue"...and I had to experience it's limitations first hand. I think the 75 and the 50/1.4 more suit this type of picture taking, and luckily I have them both. I'll have to find another use for the Noctilux ;-) As an interesting note, the DOF for the Noctilux at 1M is .019M, and for the 50/1.4 at .6M is .009...so if you are able to move in closer and focus closer with the 1.4, the Noctilux looses it's shallower DOF advantage. Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html