Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Lluis, I am referring to the Nokton F1.1, not the 1.5. Actually, the 50mm that I shoot with the most is the Summilux 1.4 ASPH :-) For one more stop, the Nokton 1.1 almost never comes out. I am only keeping it because the rare occasion it does get used and for $900, it's $9000 cheaper than a Noctilux so it's almost a shame not to own one :-) The 1.4ASPH is such a masterful lens and the lens and ergonomic is so much better. The M9 already does good ISO 1250-1600. I suspect that when the M10 comes out, with (for example, clean ISO3200), then the draw of the Nocti will lessen by another notch. On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM, Lluis Ripoll <lluisripollquerol at gmail.com>wrote: > Richard, > > The actual prices of Noctilux mades a very reasonable decision go for the > Nokton, but having already an old excellent Summilux 50 mm I don't think it > worst me ..., I've saw very nice pics with the Nokton, but the special > Bocti touch is a little different... Here is a good information > > <http://www.stevehuffphoto.**com/2010/02/04/voigtlander-** > nokton-50-1-5-lens-review-by-**james-klotz/<http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/02/04/voigtlander-nokton-50-1-5-lens-review-by-james-klotz/> > > > > cheers > Lluis > > > > > El 22/01/2012, a las 7:40, Richard Man escribi?: > > > All the Nocti have the same optical formula except the very first F1.2 and >> the latest F0.9 versions. There are cosmetic differences such as slide out >> hood which you may or may not like but that's really about it. Get one in >> the condition you like for the price you can afford and that's about it. >> >> For my money, I'd spend it on the Nokton 1.1 for $900 since if you really >> need a Nocti, you can sell the Nokton and treat of any loss (if any) as >> lens rental / testing fee. >> >> (I do have the Nokton and you are welcome to borrow it for a few days >> since >> I know where you live :-) ) >> >> On Sat, Jan 21, 2012 at 10:29 PM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> I just received the following from an east coast dealer I'm working with >>> . >>> So far a new M and 35'cron built int 2004. Here is what I'm being told >>> about the Nocti: >>> >>> "I have a nice used 4th Gen 50mm f/1 Noctilux with slide out shade that >>> just came in a couple days ago. It is also not 6-bit coded and I'd rate >>> it >>> overall as a 8 or 9 out of 10. It has one area of wear on the underside >>> of >>> aperture ring, but otherwise pristine. Perfect glass and very smooth >>> focusing, especially for a Noctilux f/1 (they tend to be stiff). I >>> believe >>> we are asking $6500 for it." >>> >>> He can send the Nocti to Leica NJ for coding and calibration. >>> Are there questions, other than what is generation 4 (what is that?) and >>> the comment "very smooth focusing, especial for a Noctilux f/1 (they tend >>> to be stiff)". >>> >>> I'm a bit out of my area of expertise and hope some can provide guidance. >>> >>> Thanks to all, >>> Bob (who managed to go out shooting today for the 1st time in 5 >>> weeks...). >>> It actually turned out to be a day of frights, but all are safe. More >>> later >>> after I have a chance to develop the images. >>> >>> -- >>> Bob Adler >>> Palo Alto, CA >>> http://www.rgaphoto.com >>> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See >>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>> more information >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> // richard >> <http://www.richardmanphoto.**com<http://www.richardmanphoto.com> >> > >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See >> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >> more information >> > > > ______________________________**_________________ > Leica Users Group. > See > http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for > more information > -- // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com>