[Leica] Comparing new 50s, or 1 meter focusing.

[Sonny Carter]

I didn't regret selling my Noctilux until I started using the Sony A7s.

On Mon, 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@
> 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
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
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