Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 7/7/99 5:35:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, megamax@abacom.com writes: > --> or procrastinate another month ? > > --> I'd sure like people who use or have used > both a Noctilux and the 75mm f/1.4 argue > the pros and cons of both. > I can sure appreciate f/1 capability but I tend to wish > the 75mm f/1.4 would come to me first. > Any good ideas ? > > AJQ Having used the Noct, the focal length *can* be a little short for some live subjects comfort level (i.e., you are practically shoving the lens down their throat to tightly crop on their face). But... I'd miss the extra stop and ability to throw the background out of focus. In my usage, the Noctilux is a perfect match for my style of shooting. /Mitch