Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/12

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Subject: Re: [Leica] NOCTILUX-M f/1/50 mm
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 12:31:58 -0800
References: <IBEKJMCACOLAIGAMCBPIMEDCCBAA.fmaturana@euskalnet.net> <3C176DBD.2020604@earthlink.net>

"B. D. Colen" wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 


I know how a Noctilux feels to packing a Rolleiflex 2.8 F all day and
it's light in comparison BD!


Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com
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In reply to: Message from Félix López de Maturana <fmaturana@euskalnet.net> (RE: [Leica] NOCTILUX-M f/1/50 mm)
Message from "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> (Re: [Leica] NOCTILUX-M f/1/50 mm)