Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Absolutely true Felix that Leica gear, including the Noxtilux, is featherweight when compared to a Nikon or Canon kit. Of course I believe that my F100 body, without the booster, is pretty close in weight to an M body. But that aside, you are entirely correct. HOWEVER - knew that was coming, didn't you :-) ? - As Leica gear goes, the Noctilux is a backbreaker - and don't forget that one of the main things many users love about Leica M gear is its small size and easy portability. Best B. D. Félix López de Maturana wrote: >>unless you want a lens that won't cause you back problems; >> > > I'll remember that next time when carrying my F5 Nikon with AFS zoom 28-70 > mm f1:2,8 (anything like standard use zoom). I can't ensure you but I think > the combo weights more then three kilograms. As a Nikon and Canon user this > commentary looks ridiculous to me...Even the standard Canon 50mm has more or > less same size. > > Kind regards > > Félix > > PS: Nocti is for sure a marvel of lens with some minor defects. > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html