[Leica] C/V 50/1.1 comment?

[mark at whitedogs.co.uk (Mark Pope)]

I've had one for a few months now and I really like it.
It's quite heavy and compared to either a 50 Summicron or Summilux it's 
huge.
Wide-open, results are variable, but I put that down to operator error 
rather than issues with the lens.  The Bokeh isn't to everyone's taste, 
but I think the same can be said for all versions of the Noctilux.

I use mine on my M8.  It's definitely worthwhile getting a viewfinder 
magnifier to help nail the focus.

This shot was taken wide-open at a traction engine rally last summer.

http://www.monomagic.co.uk/gallery.php?gallery=paw/2009&image=2009-week35-1.jpg
 


If you want a fast 50, then it's definitely worth a serious look - at 
the price, I think it represents superb value for money.

I did email Erwin about testing the lens and he said he would test it 
when he gets hold of a sample.

There is a review by Steve Huff on his website
I think the URL is http://www.stevehuffphoto.com

Hope this helps


Mark Pope,
Swindon, Wilts
UK

Homepage               http://www.monomagic.co.uk
Blog                   http://www.monomagic.co.uk/blog
Picture a week (2009)  http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2009
                (2008) 
http://www.monomagic.co.uk/index.php?gallery=paw/2008


Stan Yoder wrote:
> Anyone care to comment on this lens? Tom A likes it. Erwin seems not to 
> have evaluated it. Would appreciate hearing of users' experiences.
> 
> Stan Yoder
> 
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