Re: [Leica] Noctilux comparison to `lux & `cron?

[Steve Beyer <steve@beyerphoto.com>]

Hi Matt,
    No one can tell you which lens is better.  Each has their place
depending on circumstances.  I have opted the Noctilux and the Summicron.
The Summicron is small, light, and easy to handle.  If you are not shooting
wide open this lens makes more sense but the Noctilux produces amazing
pictures wide open.  You will get pictures you never thought possible.  I
had the 75 Sumilux and I found two larger lenses was simply more that I
would carry.  I also found myself having trouble using the 75 frame lines
since they are very close to the 50. I liked the Noctilux better and it had
even 1 more stop of speed. I opted for the 90 ASPH Summicron and the
135Telyt for my longer glass.  The problem with seeking advise is everyone
has their own favorites. If there is a specific look, I would recommend that
you go to your dealer and take a few pictures or find examples from others
who have used the lens you are considering.

Steve

> From: "Matt Morgan" <mattmorgan@pdseurope.co.uk>
> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:30:25 -0800
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Noctilux comparison to `lux & `cron?
> 
>>> Yes it is a pain but when you get back the pictures it all seems worth
> it.<<
> Steve,
> 
> This is the crux of the matter. If the Noctilux has amazing picture quality
> over and above the `lux and `cron, then I will buy it.
> Is there a previous archived thread comparing the lenses? Has there been a
> general consensus on the LUG about the best 50mm lens?
> As I'm slightly disappointed in the 50mm `lux, (in a `damn, I only won one
> million on the lottery instead of two million sort of way), I would buy
> another 50mm if the image quality is superior.
> 
> Many thanks, Matt.
> 
> 
> 
> ----------
>> From: Steve Beyer <steve@beyerphoto.com>
>> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] 35mm, 90mm, and now 50 mm?
>> Date: Thu, Sep 21, 2000, 3:56 pm
>> 
> 
>> Hi Matt,
>> Yes it is a pain but when you get back the pictures it all seems worth
>> it.
>> 
>> Steve
>> 
>>> From: "Matt Morgan" <mattmorgan@pdseurope.co.uk>
>>> Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>>> Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 08:40:47 -0800
>>> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] 35mm, 90mm, and now 50 mm?
>>> 
>>> Oh oh....that's like a red flag to a bull.<g>
>>> I've never used a Noctilux, but the one time I've actually held one years
>>> ago, it seemed slightly too big for the Leica M ethos. Don't you need a
>>> periscope for a viewfinder to see over/around it.
>>> Matt.
>> 
>> 
>