Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 12/17/01 10:24:49 PM, red735i@earthlink.net writes: << I am a dissenter.. I liked the look of the lens, but the weight and bulk wore me thin. I travel with my Leica setup. The thought of carrying arond the Nocti was too heavy.... I sold it. Do I regret the sale? Sometimes. ( Note that this usually happens when Rei puts up new Nocti Pictures) But I would not use the lens to the extent I would like, so at other times I am pleased with the sale...... Courses for Horses..... Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net >> I have to chime in here....as the person who bought his lens, I for one was very pleased with Frank's sale! I've yet to post any images to the LUG yet, I'm still dealing with development and printing logistics, but I like the lens, despite it's oh-so- heavy- weight. And besides, what's a little traction? I only spent one week in the hospital when I accidentally tried to lift the lofty nocti too quickly. My back gave out and the rest is chiropractic history. The doctor says that if I keep taking steroids as well as stick to my intensive weight lifting regime I might be able to actually use the nocti unassisted by a tripod....hehehe ; ) Now if I can only find some Luggers unsatisfied with the weight of their 75mm lens.... Kim - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html