Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I don't have the Noctilux. I have no desire for it. I fail to see the >reason for spending horrendous amounts of money on a lens for one more >extra stop, when using one stop slower shutter speed & bracing, or >one stop EI faster film will do the trick. I will admit, though, that >the bokeh is *very* nice, judging from LUGgers pix. > I have the 50 summicron, the 50 summilux, the 50 elmar and finally bought the Noctilux. I thought I was an idiot. When I bought the Noctilux, I was thinking of disposing of the summilux and the elmar. It never happened and I still have them. Leica gear has an addicting effect on humans..... acquisition beats disposal. So I used my Noctilux and hmmmmmmmm......... the pics are nice, superb, very artistic!! Then when I went to north Thailand and took 6 rolls of Delta 400 with my 50 summilux.... the pics ..... hmmmmm ....the Karen people... were also very nice. Heck! Should I dispose of my Noctilux. I looked at the lens. Yes, No, Yes, No. No. No. I'm not selling. No....no! Leica gear madness again. I'm beginning to realize, Man + Leica = Irrational Behavior. It's become a matter of, "If it makes you feel good... then do it." So, if I had another chance, would I buy that darn Noctilux again? Yes, yes, yes..... ohhhhhhhhhhhh, yes!! Dan K.