Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, Richard... and others Sorry for my mistake, I've put an erroneous link about the Nokton 1.5/50, here is an interesting review, comparing NOCTILUX 1:0 vs NOKTON 1:1 <http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/11/24/leica-noctilux-classic-f1-vs-voigtlander-nokton-1-1/ > Saludos Lluis El 23/01/2012, a las 2:45, Mark Rabiner escribi?: > 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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information