Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Karen: I own both the Noctilux and the 50 Summicron. I like the unique look of photographs taken at f1 with the Noctilux. But the lens is heavy and you really need a grip with your M6 to take the weight. So I bought the much lighter 50 Summicron because I really like the focal length for my usual photography. A better compromise might have been to get the 50 Summilux in the first place! But the Noctilux is a unique lens! In terms of image sharpness and contrast, the 50 Summicron is probably the best of the 3 lenses under consideration here. If f2 has not been a problem with you so far, then stick with the 50 Summicron. You have a good outfit already with the 28/50/90 combination! Sincerely, Muhammad Muhammad R.K. Chishty, Ph.D Associate Professor of Finance Graham School of Management Saint Xavier University 3700 West 103rd St Chicago, IL 60655, USA <<Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 18:18:20 EDT From: Ninka@aol.com Subject: [Leica] Should I buy a Noctilux? Message-ID: <bd.11097dc3.288370ac@aol.com> References: I plan In a few weeks time to go on a short trip to Denmark, and though I'll only be there a few days I hope to bring back some good shots from the street life of "wonderful Copenhagen". But I have a dilemma that I would like to get solved before leaving, and I hope you experts will give me some advice: For my Leica M6 I have three lenses, a 50mm F2Summicron, a 90mm F2.8 Elmarit and a 28mm F2.8 Elmarit. Of these I use the Summicron for at least 90% of my picture taking, Now for some time I have seen a lot written here about the famous 50mm F1 Noctilux lens, and since I value picture quality very highly, do not like flash and am happy when I get a picture which I think have bokeh , I have seriously considered changing out the Summicron for a Noctilux. The drawback (aside from the expence) is that the Noctilux (which I have not yet seen) is so heavy, my dealer says that the weight is the double because of all the glass, and he also says that I will not get better quality photos than with my Summicron, as long as I do not absolutely need the extra light power. I am certain that if I were a professional I would have had no doubt, but since I'm just a keen amateur, getting much satisfaction from my hobby, would the change be worth it? I have always believed in having the best tools, this is why I bought Leica in the first place. Please advise me. I hope to hear pro and contra to make the right decision. Karen Sorensen>>