Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 9:50 AM +0200 00.4.16, Johnny Deadman wrote: >> How well will the Noctilux perform at 5.6? Will it better or worse than >> a 50 mm 1.4 summilux? > >What's the point of using a Noct @ 5.6? There's no advantage over any other >lens. Or maybe the Leica cops come and drag you away if you shoot after dark >with anything else. >-- >Johnny Deadman Johnny, I often use a Nocti stopped down to f2.8-f5.6. Its character is unique in that it keeps good contrast and little flare while extreme details are a bit obscured. Also, a Nocti is designed to have warmer colour balance. This character was not available with my Summitar or earlier Summicrons. The current Summicron and Elmar are just very very sharp. I like it in some situations such as portrait or snapshots in old towns. Cheers,