Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/01/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just received the following from an east coast dealer I'm working with . So far a new M and 35'cron built int 2004. Here is what I'm being told about the Nocti: "I have a nice used 4th Gen 50mm f/1 Noctilux with slide out shade that just came in a couple days ago. It is also not 6-bit coded and I'd rate it overall as a 8 or 9 out of 10. It has one area of wear on the underside of aperture ring, but otherwise pristine. Perfect glass and very smooth focusing, especially for a Noctilux f/1 (they tend to be stiff). I believe we are asking $6500 for it." He can send the Nocti to Leica NJ for coding and calibration. Are there questions, other than what is generation 4 (what is that?) and the comment "very smooth focusing, especial for a Noctilux f/1 (they tend to be stiff)". I'm a bit out of my area of expertise and hope some can provide guidance. Thanks to all, Bob (who managed to go out shooting today for the 1st time in 5 weeks...). It actually turned out to be a day of frights, but all are safe. More later after I have a chance to develop the images. -- Bob Adler Palo Alto, CA http://www.rgaphoto.com