Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken: The Noctilux probably will not be flare-free under the conditions you want to shoot--few lenses would be. It will, however, be the best lens at F1.0... The point is that the lens is almost unique--it can do things that no other lens can do. It will get you a picture where you might not be able to get that picture even at f1.4. If that is the case, and it is, will you really notice if there is a little flare or if there is a slight drop off on the edges? You are hardly shooting under optimal conditions for a useful lens test. I shot for fifteen years for a midwest daily, using mostly leica and some Nikon gear. The first rule, almost, of that kind of work is to get the image on the film. Focus, for sure, but if it isn't razor sharp because you had to shoot wide open at 1.4 for 1/15 or 1/8, don't worry. The important thing is to get the picture. A Noctilux will let you get that picture. Jason M. Tetzloff Dept. of History, Purdue University 1358 University Hall West Lafayette, IN 47907-1358