Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alastair Firkin wrote: > > Dear LUG, > > I am hoping to ignite a little passionate discussion on the Noctilux f1 > lens for the M series Leica. snip The weight is a bit overwhelming, at least for me to carry as a "everywhere" lens. But then I don't even like the weight of the Summilux. Personally for 50/1.4 I use the excellent, much lighter, and much cheaper, 50/1.4 Black Canon with a bayonet adapter. The lens often sells in beautiful condition for about $250-300. If you do buy the Noctilux, I urge you to save the bucks and buy used. Mint examples usually sell in the $1500-1700 range, less if you find a seller who needs a quick sale. The 1.2 version is collectible and higher priced if in nice shape. Of course the optical performance is great. I have not compared it to the 50/1 Eos Lens. That would be interesting. Stephen Gandy