Re: [Leica] bokeh, Nocti and otherwise [was: NOCTILUX-M f/1/50 mm]

[gbennett@lainet.com]

Quoting Feliciano di Giorgio <feli@d2.com>:

> Simon Stevens wrote:
> > Feli:
> > Which one are you referring to?
> 
> Summarit and the new Voigtlander Nocton. Erwin P. Says they are very
> similar,
> but that the Nocton has the edge in contrast when wide open. But I've
> read that
> the Summarit has this butter smooth bokeh and wide smoooooth grey
> scale
> in the
> midtones. Does the Nocton look anything like that?
> 
> feli


I can't comment on how it stacks up against the Nokton, but FWIW I'd say that the 
Summarit is a unique lens compared to other Leica lenses. It does have its 
shortcomings - it's a bit soft and lacks contrast wide open (at least mine does) 
- - but the bokeh is truly fine, as you say. I've got one in LTM and use it on a 
IIIf. The minute you see the negs on the light table, you know they were shot 
with a Summarit.

If you're willing to take a chance with a new lens, why not give one of these a 
try? You can pick one up used for a few hundred dollars and sell it for the same 
if you don't like it.

Guy








> > Simon Stevens
> > 
> > >Have you ever shot a Nocton? I saw a post in the archives where
> Erwin
> > >rates them very close in performance, with the Nocton having a bit
> more
> > contrast. Anyone have a experience with this comparison?
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