Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dennis Painter wrote: >I only recall Erwin testing one sample of the Noct. >Could you cite where you read this? website, book, or newsletter. While I don't know how many versins of the Noctilux Erwin tested, you can read what he has to say about the lens here: http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/mseries/testm/M10-50.html and, of course, in his book which does contain a discussion of the current and 1.2 designs. Guy >Victor Wek wrote: > >> According to Erwin there is difference between new production and old. Due >> to smaller tolerances in new production process and different lens coating, >> the new one is better. Although I usually follow his recommendations, in >> terms of Noctilux I decided, I will try new one vs old (first series). New >> Noctilux give me a little to “harsh” images in the range of apertures 5.6 >> to 11 (who uses the lens in that aperture anyway?). Then I decided on old >> version. This is personal opinion, and I know other people like new >> production look. But, everyone hates lens shade on new one. >> >> Victor > ><snip> > >-- >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