[Leica] FS: Noctilux - now focus tab

[s.dimitrov at charter.net (Slobodan Dimitrov)]

Looking at the PDF of this new 'Lux, it would appear, by the looks of the
distance scale, that the throw has been shortened.
This no longer makes it a $2500 lens, as I just can't see it not mounted on
an M7 .85, bringing it to $5000. Then there is the extra cost of having the
Joysey Boyz taking out those moronic 75mm frame lines out of the finder.
S. Dimitrov


> 
> On a more contemplative level there are some advantages to a tab on a
> relatively short throw lens. It provides a physical reference point to
> where the lens is focused. With a tabbed lens I find I have already set
> the focus fairly closely as the camera moved to my eye. Just a minor
> tweak if I am shooting wide open and then release the shutter. The tab
> is also a great aid to comfortably using a Rapidwinder in a quickly
> changing situation.
> 
> It all comes down to personal preference. I like my short focus throw
> lenses to have tabs.
> 
> John Collier
>