Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/18

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Subject: [Leica] M8 love - Noctilux or Nokton?
From: faneuil at gmail.com (Eric Korenman)
Date: Thu Jan 18 04:38:47 2007
References: <82c9dd70701171254j791c507fn59489f332b2b2d93@mail.gmail.com> <440b792d0701172248s79f786dj4072b05fd0e20473@mail.gmail.com>

Thanks - I think I will borrow my friend's noctilux.
He offered to sell it to me as well.
Take my time and take pictures..

Eric

On 1/18/07, mehrdad <msadat@gmail.com> wrote:
> the nocti is a nocti even on the m8, it has become one of my favorite
> on the m8. the voitlander 1.2 has a little bit of problem on the m8
> towards infinity, it gets stuck and you got use a little force. but if
> you are already shooting with th 35/1.4, the nockton has not  much
> value. look @ the nocti again
>
> On 1/17/07, Eric Korenman <faneuil@gmail.com> wrote:
> > OK - I'll try not to gush, but I am in love with the M8.
> > Had it for about a week now.
> > Of the many cameras that have passed in and out of my hands, it is the
> > closest to that 'ideal' camera many of us have been looking for.
> > The blending of M body with quiet winder works for me. I like shooting
> > series SLR/winder style.
> >
> > Things to fix: The embedded profile is lousy. Replacing with ACR's
> > profile helps tons.  Using the Phase one software is annoying but
> > results are magnificent and better than ACR.
> > If Lightroom could use other profiles I'd be REALLY happy. I guess
> > this supposed to be in the final version of LR.
> >
> > Anyway..
> > The 50mm summicron (sadly) has moved from #1 lense to my #3.
> > The 35mm summicron has taken up permanent residence followed by a
> > Zeiss 25mm which hops on every now and then. Both produce splendid
> > results. Love the Zeiss focus ring with 'bump' tab.
> >
> > I have shelved the Noctilux dreams and would like to know if anyone is
> > liking the Voigtlander 35mm 1.2 Nokton on the M8?  50mm  with 1.33
> > crop is just too tight for me.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Eric
> >
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>
> --
>  -------------------------------------
>  regards, mehrdad
>
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Replies: Reply from eduardoalbesi at ciudad.com.ar (Eduardo Albesi) ([Leica] M8 love - Noctilux or Nokton?)
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