Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]here goes: >In a message dated 11/15/00 9:34:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, guybnt@idt.net >writes: > ><< anyone who owns the noctilux has *already* paid the price.>> > >Yes, but in reality, it is only little more than half what you suggest it is. as i posted this morning, current new price is $2795 at b&h. where can i get a new noctilux for $1400? > <<and to those who generally stop their noctilux down to 5.6 or smaller, i > also recommend the following techniques: > > - buy an m6 0.85 for use with your wide angle lenses > - buy a new m6 0.85 and mount your 135 on it > - pick up a 0.72 m6 as a back up camera>> > >And what would be the precise working definition of the word "generally" >here? how about "more often than not" - isn't that what 'generally' generally means in english? >If one really wants or needs the Noctilux and cannot afford to keep or >buy another 50, then it is the other lens, not the Noctilux, which becomes >the luxury. Alternatively, >if the Noctilux will not be used to a reasonable extent for its intended >purpose, it is only so much high-priced jewelry. That is your point, is it >not? ah, that is exactly my point, and i believe is was also the point of the lugger who started this thread by daring to suggest this revolutionary idea. > <<but please only do so after you've mastered using flash with your >noctilux!>> > >Don't need no stinkin' flash with no Noctilux ( but which unit do you >recommend?). i never use flash, so i'll have to defer to the flashers on this one. >Actually, for backlit situations, fill flash could prove very effective, but >I spent all my money on the lens.(: > >Joe Sobel when they're selling for $1400?! guy