Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/08/12

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Subject: [Leica] Noctilux versions
From: shino at panix.com (Rei Shinozuka)
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:03:16 -0400
References: <FD2B08BD-2047-47D7-B425-8F9AB8640850@yahoo.com> <BLU0-SMTP6918E016ACC35CC7DFBB368C250@phx.gbl>

My understanding is that all 4 versions have the same optical formula. The 
differences (from memory) version 1: 58mm filter (the others have 60mm), 
version 2: bayonet detachable hood, version 3: squeeze button detachable 
hood, version 4: retractable built-in hood. 

-rei

Ridgewood, NJ
via iPhone

On Aug 12, 2011, at 2:33 PM, Vick Ko <vick.ko at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> As far as I understand, the optical formula is identical between the two, 
> so, no difference in performance regarding the optical transmission.
> 
> Maybe the internal flare blocking is different between the two.
> 
> Maybe there were improvements in the optical coatings.
> 
> While the coating and flare suppression might provide minor improvements, 
> I would think the major factor for the performance is the optical formula, 
> which is unchanged.
> 
> ....Vick
> 
> 
> On 8/12/2011 2:28 PM, Bob Adler wrote:
>> Hi All.
>> Just curious on any opinions. Is there optically a big/better difference 
>> between the last Nocti 1.0 version with built in hood and the previous 
>> version without the hood?
>> Thanks for any and all guidance,
>> Bob
>> 
>> Bob Adler
>> http://www.rgaphoto.com
>> 
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Replies: Reply from richard at imagecraft.com (Richard Man) ([Leica] Noctilux versions)
In reply to: Message from rgacpa at yahoo.com (Bob Adler) ([Leica] Noctilux versions)
Message from vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko) ([Leica] Noctilux versions)