Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rating the Noctilux anywhere near these old slr lenses with a 1.2 maximum aperture is no comparison. The 1.2 lenses I have used include: Canon 55 f1.2 SSC, Minolta MC Rokkor 58 f1.2, Taika Harigon (Exacta) 58 f1.2, Nikkor 55 f1.2 and the Noctilux. The Noctilux blows them all away. There really is no comparison. The shadow detail, resolution, freedom from flare and color saturation make the Nocti the one to beat. It is the only super speed lens that I will use at the maximum aperture with confidence. The other fast lenses are a hit or miss proposition. I'm talking about money-making situations, where the client won't accept soft, fuzzy, semi-sharp, low-contrast images. The Noctilux always amazes. Well, for its cost it had better. BTW, is $450 for a late German Tele-Elmarit-M 90 f2.8 a fair deal? I have found and bought one for this price, had it sent second day air and will see it very soon. Are the German lenses more desireable for this design? How many versions of this lens are there? Fat, skinny, etc, its confusing. Thanks in advance for the input. This group is unique and wonderful, mostly, Jimbo - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html