Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/12/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Opinions are a dime a dozen. In fact the Wetzlar f1.2 Noctilux is superior to the Midland f1.0 in every way except speed. It is easily the equal of -- or better than -- the first 50mm Summilux too. It's a beautiful lens that handles well on the M camera. Having said that, in the kind of trashy condition of the lens in question on eBay, I would not put more than $3500 on it, which is obviously not going to get it in today's market. In my opinion, the price of these lenses has been cooked way too hot in the past few years. Ditto for the f1.0. Methinks one's best bet now for a fast shooter's 50mm would be the Summilux ASPH or one of the Voigtlander lenses. Emanuel