Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com> > I recently got a Noctilux, and having had a couple of weeks to use it, I > thought I'd share some first impressions. ... ...snip... > ...What were the previous > clip on hoods for earlier versions of the Noctilux like? i have the version III f1.0, the last non-built-in hood. the hood is large and very strong, and in fact i keep it on all the time, even in the bag. > ...beautiful, > creamy bokeh (I should say that I never stop down beyond 4-5.6) that makes > the subject just pop out against the background.... > ... the negs are stunning. Incredible detail (hair, fabric in the > clothing, etc.), dark shapes that were not visible to the naked eye are > there on the negs, just barely coming out against the almost black > background. ...snip... > Anyway, just some initial thoughts on the Noctilux, which is a really > exciting lens. You definitely have the impression you can use it anywhere > for any kind of shooting. > Guy i think the noctilux is "the most exotic glass you can use every day." i have a bunch of color autumn noctilux photos i will be posting in a couple of days. - -rei - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html