[Leica] Mark has a Nokton f1.1 :-) Hints and tips anyone?

[jsmith342 at gmail.com (Jefffery Smith)]

Although some on this list are lukewarm with this lens, I think you  
will love it. Like Mark R., I'll probably have it pretty much  
permanently attached to my M8.

Jeffery


On Aug 22, 2009, at 9:32 AM, Mark Pope wrote:

> Thanks Jeffery.
>
> Mrk
>
> Jefffery Smith wrote:
>> I've only used mine wide open. Since it was on an M8, I pressed the  
>> shutter a lot. I haven't used it on non-moving targets yet, so I'm  
>> unaware of focus shift and narrowness of field depth. My initial  
>> observation is that the field depth is not as critical as the 50/1.0.
>> On Aug 22, 2009, at 3:30 AM, Mark Pope wrote:
>>> A slightly used Nokton f1.1 arrived on my doorstep this morning.
>>> My first impressions are of a solidly built lens which handles  
>>> very well on the M8.
>>>
>>> I had always hankered after a Noctilux, but even secondhand, they  
>>> are way out of my price range.  The Nokton seems like a fine  
>>> substitute for me.
>>>
>>> The reason for posting though is not to boast about my new  
>>> acquisition, but rather use the experience of those of you that  
>>> have either noctili or Noktons and garner some advice, hints and  
>>> tips on using this lens.  I feel it's something that needs work to  
>>> get the very best out of it.  So any advice would be really  
>>> appreciated.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> Best wishes
>>>
>>>
>>> Mark
>>>
>>>
>>> -- 
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>>>
>>> Mark Pope,
>>> Swindon, Wilts
>>> UK
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>
>
> Mark Pope,
> Swindon, Wilts
> UK
>
> Homepage               http://www.monomagic.co.uk
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