Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/05/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > Thanks for the heads up, Peter. I just joined so I must have missed > that thread. I think I'll shoot for a while with the new 50 nokton > (1.1) as soon as I get mine to see if that gets me the look I want > in low light; if not, maybe it might be time to supplement. Or > upgrade to a Summilux. :) > > Ming > > On May 26, 2009, at 3:19 AM, Peter Klein wrote: > >> Ming: A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the differences >> between the 35/1.2 Nokton and the 35/1.4 Summilux ASPH. That post >> is here, and has some sample pictures from both lenses: >> <http://leica-users.org/v38/msg22479.html> >> >> If I could have only one 35mm lens (with the M8), it would be the >> 35/1.4 Summilux ASPH. The focus shift issues are real, but they >> are manageable. And the results are so good that it's worth >> remembering to focus on the closest thing you want "in the zone" >> at f/2.8 - 5.6. >> >> In your situation, since you already have the 35/2 Summicron ASPH, >> the Nokton might make a perfect additional lens for shooting in >> low light. Nathan just made a similar decision--he had a 35 >> Summarit, and now supplements it with the Nokton. Personally, I >> would not use the Nokton as my *only* 35mm lens (although I must >> say, Ric Carter does beautifully with it outdoors). >> >> I use a 1980s 35 Summicron v. IV outdoors. Indoors, I will >> sometimes use the Nokton, and sometimes the Summilux, depending on >> the light levels I anticipate, the character of what I'm going to >> shoot, and whether or not I will anger women with the Summilux by >> emphasizing too many pores and wrinkles. :-) >> >> It's all Tina's fault. I already had a Summilux, and a used >> Nokton became available. I asked Tina which lens she preferred, >> and she said "both," because of the different character of each. >> She was right, but it cost me a few quid." :-) >> >> --Peter THEIN Onn Ming *photohorologer ming at www.mingthein.com www.flickr.com/mingthein