Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/01

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Subject: [Leica] Noctilux vs. Canon EOS 50mm f1.0
From: phong at doan-ltd.com (Phong)
Date: Sun Jan 1 12:17:26 2006

F?lix L?pez de Maturana wrote:
>>  Depends. Their 1/50 cost more than a Noctilux and wasn't as good.
>
> Wasn't it?. Do you own both?
>
> Felix


Happy New Year to you Felix !

I suspect you are among those few who own and use
both the Leica M 50mm Noctilux, as well as the Canon EOS
50mm f1.0 lens.  If I am correct, may I ask what your
personal opinion on these two, comparatively speaking ?

I often find myself photograpjing at extremely low light
levels (recently at f1.4, ISO 1600, 1/15 sec), so a fast
lens is always welcome in my camera bag.   However, in some sense,
the issue is moot for me as in such situations, I prefer the results
from digital sensors than any current film.  This is why I find
a high-quality digital rangefinder camera so appealing.

Regardless, I am still curious, and I thank you in advance
for your opinion, and await your reply with much esteem
and anticipation.

- Phong


In reply to: Message from FELIXMATURANA at telefonica.net (Félix López de Maturana) ([Leica] Japanese paper reports Canon to take over Leica)