Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Something a lot of people don't seem to consider when thinking about the Noctilux is that its f1.0 aperture can do more than let you shoot in low light. It can let you use a slower film than you would normally use with another lens. If you're shooting in a lighting environment where you're at, say, 1/60 wide open with an f2.8 lens using Tri-X at 400, the Noctilux would let you shoot the same scene at the same shutter speed, but move to an ISO 50 film at f1.0, You'll lose depth of field of course, but gain the quality and greater enlargeability of the slower film. This isn't everyone's reason for buying a Noctilux, but it's worth considering. It's a lens that can do a lot of things that other lenses can't - not just for heading out into the night. Bryan - ----- Original Message ----- From: B. D. Colen <bdcolen@earthlink.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, September 23, 1999 2:52 AM Subject: RE: [Leica] 21mm Elmarit-M vs 50mm Noctilux > If I didn't have the 21 ASPH, I would definitely take that over the Noctilux > for the following reasons: > > 1. The 21 fits - is essential for - my shooting style and subjects; > > 2. The times when I need more than a f 1.4 don't justify my carrying around > all that added weight; > > 3. I shoot color so little that the legendary Nocti look in terms of chromes > wouldn't do a thing for me. > > NOW - if someone wants to give me a 50 or 75 Summilux, particularly the 75, > I'll be eternally greatful. In fact, if anyone's interested in trading a 50 > Summicron and 90 Summicron for a 50 Summilux, let me know...;-) >