Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/04/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My Nocti f1 focused perfectly on two M6's. One much older than the other. So I'm not ok with the idea that its a thing you have to have specially calibrated for a certain body and so on. I think the thing just works. On 4/3/15 5:04 PM, "John McMaster" <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > I don't tend to use my Noctilii at f5.6, nothing wrong with it just I would > use a different 50mm if I was expecting that. It can be difficult to get > the > f1 focussing calibrated accurately but it can be done. The 90AA is not at > its > best at closer focussing distances, should be updated with FLE like the > 75AA.... > > john > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Rabiner > > I'm glad to know that John that the f1 has no problems with digital as I > thought there were a few threads to the effect on this list a long while > back. And that this had been corroborated in the real world. Having spent > all > that money on a lens I'm glad and gotten great results with it with film > its > nice to know if I ever lay my hands on a Monochrom or M240 I'd be able to > shoot f1 with it and be there and get that look. Didn't they say it messed > up > at f5.6? Focus shift? > If I ever got a digital M I'd certainly give it a shot. > Aspherically I have the 21 and 24 Elmarit's, the 35 Summicron and the 90 > Apo > asph Summicron another lens which in my dreams I heard people saying was a > problem with digital. > > On 4/3/15 4:27 PM, "John McMaster" <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > >> I own both Mark, not sure what issues the f1 has with digital? My f1 >> focusses fine on all my Ms but the F0.95 front focusses slightly on >> the Monochrom :-( I enjoy my Leica lenses where I can get a very >> different, but equally good quality, images with a 75mm Summilux or >> the 75mm APO Summicron. I am not aware of any other system like this, >> with Hasselblad and Canikon etc you tend to need the latest lenses as >> they catch up ;-) >> >> john >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Mark Rabiner >> >> I would also like to see side by side comparisons but the meantime I'd >> think the new lens is better than the old one (which I have) on all >> accounts. This is a key lens in the Leica lineup with high visibility >> promo value and the last lens Dr. Andreas Kaufmann is going to mess up in >> any >> respect. >> The f1 has trouble with digital. A huge embarrassment for the Leica >> company. >> This one costing three times more money and having the fastest design >> available is not going to have any glitches in it. Its going to be worth >> it. >> Leica has the resources to make sure this is the case. >> >> Its common on at least this the list to assume that a lens with an >> aspheric element in it has a harsh look with ruined bokeh. Leica went >> to bed and woke up stupid. >> Its as if it goes without saying so that people will make solid >> statements to this effect without even seeing this first hand on a new >> lens it not questioned by anybody. >> I've have four M lenes with aspherics in them and have found that >> first hand to not be true. Each generation of Leica glass, Nikon too >> and I'd think Canon gets sharper with better contrast and god forbid >> they'd forget much better bokeh. As this aspect of a lens is all anyone >> cares >> or knows about any more. >> I find this worship of old glass to be puerile. Even multi coating is >> looked upon with a negative slant and older simpler coatings revered. >> They even say this improves film speed. Pay extra for a single coated >> lens. Less contrast means better shadow detail. Like never. >> The lens or camera companies are highly competitive and none of them >> are stupid. The general level of optical engineering improves every >> minute. >> I always with few exceptions get the latest a camera company has to >> offer unless I cant afford it or its no longer made or its more >> compact or something. If I get old glass I don't claim they make >> better images. They make cheaper images. >> >> >> On 4/3/15 3:18 PM, "John McMaster" <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: >> >>> The f1 can create 'dreamier' images, the f0.95 is a bit harsher. I >>> read a few years back about someone who had both; he used the f0.95 >>> if he was going somewhere and had to get a photo (stopped down it is >>> almost as good as any Leica 50mm) but used the f1 in his own time for >>> personal images. The colours from the f0.95 and gorgeous but the f1 >>> is also significantly smaller and lighter! >>> >>> john >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> >>> >>> Or maybe it's just nostalgia... >>> >>> Even if it's purely emotional, I just can't justify having something >>> this expensive that makes me feel guilty not loving it. >>> >>> Sue >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:04 AM, Robert Adler <rgacpa at gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> There is something lovely and unique about the "older" Notcti's >>>> indeed! I agree that there is some secret ingredient missing in the >>>> new 0.95's. I think if I were to see some side-by-side shots I might >>>> be able to better see a difference. >>>> Good luck with the sale: many love and produce beautiful images with it. >>>> Best, >>>> Bob >>>> >>>>> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 8:29 PM, Susan Ryan <skalte at icloud.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I shot maybe 100 images with it. Just don't love it the way I did my >>>>> 1.0. >>>>> $9000. Photos available. Paypal preferred but we can discuss >>>>> alternatives if necessary. Contact me offlist. >>>>> >>>>> Sue Ryan >>>>> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Mark William Rabiner Photographer http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/