Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: buying a noctilux
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 15:19:48 -0600

All the f/1.0 Noctilux lenses are identical optically. The newer ones may
benefit from more sophisticated manufacture and coating techniques. The only
speculation I have heard is that the older E58 version may vignette more
than the E60 versions wide open.

John Collier

> From: Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspainewebber.com>
> 
> it struck me that the removable hood (older model) offered more light
> shading, as well as better physical protection.  does anyone have
> opinions of the newest f1 versus the previous one?