Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B.D. wrote: >>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.<<< Now, now B.D. mon ami, :-) If one is in the army carrying an 80 pound back pack it eventually becomes a nothing chore. Therefore, the Noctilux may appear a "backbreaker" at first handling but after carrying it for sometime it becomes a feather weight and I'd prefer it to the 80lb. backpack. ;-) Does that make sense? ;-) ted Ted Grant Photography Limited www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant - ----- Original Message ----- From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 6:46 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] NOCTILUX-M f/1/50 mm > 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 :-) ? - > > 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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html