Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2018/02/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sounds like a good reason to dust off that M3 currently living on my shelf. ;-) Frank F. Farmer Jackson, Mississippi > On Feb 19, 2018, at 2:39 PM, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> > wrote: > > I was only able to focus the Noctilux with an M3 or a 0.72 M6 with the > magnifier on the eyepiece. Using it on the Sony has been much better as > far as hitting focus. > > On Feb 19, 2018 3:34 PM, "Frank Farmer" <frank at > f3documentaryphotography.com> > wrote: > >> Excellent advice. Rest assured that rentals will certainly happen before >> dropping that sort of cash on either the Noctilux or the new Summicron. >> I?ve been around the block with the Summilux ASPH a few times with >> borrowed >> glass. I know only I can answer the question for me. >> >> Of course, my other concern is focusing the Noctilux accurately at .95. >> That will be a problem, too. At f/2.0 I think I?ll have more success. >> >> Frank F. Farmer >> Jackson, Mississippi >> >>> On Feb 19, 2018, at 2:30 PM, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> >> wrote: >>> >>> If you are using a Leica body then you will crop if you want that Noct >>> look. If you use a mirrorless body there are adapters that will get you >>> closer with a built in helical. >>> >>> Another option is to pick up a Softar 2 and use it with a Summicron or >>> Summilux. Another option is to use a Nikon 6T close focus lens with your >>> new Noct. >>> >>> What I might humbly suggest is to rent one from Lensrental.com and see >> if a >>> week of use warrants a purchase. >>> >>> All the best. >>> >>> On Feb 19, 2018 3:15 PM, "John McMaster" <john at mcmaster.co.uk> wrote: >>> >>>> The f1.0 and f0.95 both focus to 1m only, they have different looks so >>>> which were you looking at? Depends on what result you are going for, my >>>> most used 50s are the f1.0 and the APO Summicron each with very >> different >>>> images.... >>>> >>>> john >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> >>>> Warning: this topic may?ve already been beaten to death, so my apologies >>>> in advance if that?s the case. >>>> >>>> I?ve toyed with the idea of replacing my long-serving 50mm Summicron >>>> (version III) for some time, and recently, I had a chance to visit the >>>> Leica Store in Washington, DC (what a treat) to mount up the current >>>> offerings. I?ve always loved the idea and look of the Noctilux, and that >>>> was really what I was there to see. I figured if I was going to buy >> another >>>> Leica 50, I may as well purchase one that grabs more light, right? >> However, >>>> what I quickly found is that I think I?m going to be flummoxed by the 1 >>>> meter minimum focusing distance. >>>> >>>> If I remember correctly, my version III was the first 50 to focus to .7 >>>> meter (that may be totally wrong, but I had that tucked away in my head, >>>> anyway). I have to admit, though, that I?m quite accustomed to using it >> at >>>> that less-than-a-meter range. Are my Noctilux dreams dashed? Do any >> older >>>> Noctilux lenses focus more closely? Should I just crop? Have I just >> saved >>>> myself a pile of money? >>>> >>>> I get it, this is really a subjective question, and Noctilux aside, I >> will >>>> say that I loved the look of the new ?cron in the very, very limited >> time I >>>> had to play with it in the store. >>>> >>>> Decisions, decisions. >>>> >>>> Frank F. Farmer >>>> Jackson, Mississippi >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information