Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]You could do that or you could spend the time taking some more pictures of people for us to look at which is much what I'd prefer. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+neil.beddoe=mbamfunds.com at leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+neil.beddoe=mbamfunds.com at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jefffery Smith Sent: 06 August 2009 14:18 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] 50/1.1 Nokton I haven't used it at any critical apertures (like f/2.8 to f/4) where it might slip out of focus. I'll try a focus test if the weather permits today. I usually put the camera on a tripod and focus on my electric meter on the house at different apertures. Luis indicated that he had some problems with focus shift. Jeffery On Aug 5, 2009, at 11:52 PM, Peter Klein wrote: > Jeffery: The photos look great. Have you noticed any focus shift > stopping down? > --Peter > > Jeffery Smith wrote: >> I had the opportunity to take some photos with the M8 and 50/1.1 >> Nokton. This is one incredible lens for the price. If any of you >> have lusted for a Noctilux but could not afford it, I can highly >> recommend the Nokton. Here are some shots from it his weekend. >> About 15 of my 1968 high school graduating class try to get >> together each summer. We had an evening patio get-together this >> weekend in San Diego. I shot _most _of these at f/1.1, and I didn't >> tweak them other than using a green filter in Photoshop to increase >> the contrast on a few males. >> >> http://www.400tx.com/files/Hilltop/1.html >> >> They didn't need sharpening. This is a very sharp lens wide open. >> >> Jeffery >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information . This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) to whom it is addressed. It may contain information which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any unauthorised use is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction, unless specifically agreed otherwise. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any opinions or advice contained in this Internet email are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in any applicable governing Marble Bar Asset Management LLP's terms and conditions of business or client agreement letter. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of Marble Bar Asset Management LLP. Marble Bar Asset Management LLP is regulated and authorised by the FSA.