Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A comparison between the CV 50 F/1.1 Nokton and the Noctilux would be more to the point. The 1.5 Nokton compares to the summilux as illustrated in the article. Not the same lens. A full stop difference. And the difference between a 60th or a second and 125th. -- Mark R. http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/winterdays/ > From: Lluis Ripoll Querol <lluisripollquerol at gmail.com> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:30:24 +0100 > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Help with Nocti > > 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-revie > w-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 for more information >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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