Re: [Leica] noctilux vs. the cheap alternative

[Ted Grant <tedgrant@home.com>]

Simon Lamb wrote:

>>>>>>Is the Noctilux a viable alternative to the 50mm f/2 or would it
be wise to
> keep the f/2 when purchasing a Nocti?<<<<<<

Hi Simon,
I don't know if the Noctilux is a viable alternative from a technical
point, others more knowledgeable could answer that one.  It depends if
you are prepared to shoot a considerable number of frames at f 1.0 or
slightly smaller aperture.  Although we who own a Noctilux and I'm
assuming the others are similar in it's use as myself,  we don't shoot
as many images at f 1.0 as some folks may think.

However. what we do is, have an f 1.0 tool at our disposal when it's
required that other lenses don't and that's what makes the difference
and why we have them.

Would I keep the 50 mm f 2.0 if I were to buy a Noctilux?  I can't think
of any reason why I would.  I'd use it as part payment for the Noctilux.

ted