0.95 Prices are amazing!

Abbazz said:
That's the G1 effect. People are beginning to realize that the Canon is a much better lens than suggested by its reputation. With the accurate focusing allowed by the G1, the Canon Dream delivers pictures which are actually quite good for an equivalent 100mm F/0.95 lens. I bet prices will increase even more when Olympus releases its compact EVIL camera with built-in stabilization.

Cheers!

Abbazz
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Where are all these G1 shooters with f0.95`s?????

Please have them come over to my thread and post some of these "100mm f0.95 pix" 😉

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69932

I really want to see what all this "hype" is about, (about using the f0.95 on the G1) and if it`s all there and really worth what it`s cracked up to be, I`ll offer one of my very rare 1945 Leica IIIC K (non stamps) up for a trade for one. 😀 That`s a tempting morsel for anyone out there who`s wants a rare Leica.

Who`s actually using a f0.95 TV on a G1 now????
Let`s see photos and what the performance looks like (post at my thread please)

I`ve been sold on the Canon f1.5 and CZJ and Japan Zeiss Sonnar`s, but I`m still not all that convinced yet that the f0.95 is worth all this money.....so someone convince me! 🙂

Tom

PS: I`ve seen how good the modern Ziess Sonnar looks on a G1, I hope I can get to see what some other lenses look like used on that thing, especially the f0.95 - I really want to see if this G1 is worth all this hype???
 
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gdi said:
Fast enough?? 😱

No such thing! 😀
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+1

as an owner of the Sonnar and the Noctilux i so agree.

i am now completely broke and will never know if that extra .5 makes even more of a difference. the rise in the price of the Canon actually drove me to get the Nocti -- whose draw i preferred and wanted all along.
 
Noctilux prices

Noctilux prices

I bought my Noctilux, the then latest version with the built-in sun shade, for - what was then equal to 1,600 - 1,700 US$ (NOK 15.000). This was back in 2006. I thought the seller was a greedy devil since I had just missed buying a 2.hand Noctilux (older version) in Singapore for 1,500 S$ - which equalled something like 1,100 US$ back then.

I bought a Canon EF 50 mm 1,0L even cheaper; 1,000 US$ back in 2001. Neither the seller or I had a clue to what it was worth.

No more Noctilux bashing, but I think that 3-4,000 US$ should be a fair price - for the new Leica 50 mm 0,95. The Noctilux is not all that good, but it is special....
 
"Bargain" Shows more than average wear. May have dents, dings and/or brassing and finish loss. Glass may have marks and/or blemishes that should not affect picture quality*.

Abbazz said:
Here on Keh, you can have a Noctilux from a reputable seller for $3520. It has been quite a while since the last time the Noctilux had reached this price point.

Furthermore, I have never seen so many Noctilux for sale before: they are now everywhere. There has been too much speculation around this lens recently and its price had reached insane levels. The release of a faster successor is bringing back the price to more normal levels, so the speculators are getting them out of the vaults.

Cheers!

Abbazz
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Hacker said:
"Bargain" Shows more than average wear. May have dents, dings and/or brassing and finish loss. Glass may have marks and/or blemishes that should not affect picture quality*.
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I have bought "bargain" from KEH that has shown little wear. I'm not alone in that experience. That lens is probably a very good one - but not the latest or new.

The fact that it has been there so long indicates it is overpriced at $3500. Some late versions auctioned in that price range probably were in better cosmetic condition.
 
gdi said:
That fairly thick aluminum collar inside the M Mount and around the element is the RF coupling.

That is unbelievable for a TV lens, What am I offered for my mint TV? Only a couple hundred to have it converted!! 😀
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its not doing any good just sitting there is it. i could personally not live with it just sitting there, appreciating.
 
gdi said:
I don't think so - I know of another one sold recently for $2k - though converted to M Mount. And like I pointed out, even the TV has gone for over a thousand recently.

I think this is a case of a lens coming into its own due to digital, but these prices are surprising none the less...
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Btw, your avatar is hilarious, gdi.
 
The Noctilux...both old and new is a vanity lens. Pure and simple. All of the photograph's I love...none not a single one was shot with a Noctilux. I have a Sonnar ZM 1.5 and it is great..I tested a new ASPH "Lux" 50. It has a different thumbprint or signature and I would buy that as it would be another tool. I had a new early E58 Noctilux...it was interesting but not the be all to end all.

I would have more use for a ZM 50 F.2...than a new Noctilux.

For some people..maybe 5 on earth..a real creative need to shoot at .95 or F 1 is a must maybe...5% of the time. But let's face it F / 2 is very shallow depth of field. SO F2 is always F2 on any lens...in total darkness. You have greater control by pushing or slight over development. IF you need to shoot at .95 at 1/2000 of a sec let me know.

At slow speeds you really not getting the best platform hand holding at below 1/125 and 250 is a must as your depth of field is so shallow you want the fastest speed possible if only to prevent any shift out of focus during the actual exposure. I have had it happen to me. where is the upside now !! It's personal preference based on ego that's it. All the Best....Laurance
 
larmarv916 said:
The Noctilux...both old and new is a vanity lens. Pure and simple. All of the photograph's I love...none not a single one was shot with a Noctilux. I have a Sonnar ZM 1.5 and it is great..I tested a new ASPH "Lux" 50. It has a different thumbprint or signature and I would buy that as it would be another tool. I had a new early E58 Noctilux...it was interesting but not the be all to end all.

I would have more use for a ZM 50 F.2...than a new Noctilux.

For some people..maybe 5 on earth..a real creative need to shoot at .95 or F 1 is a must maybe...5% of the time. But let's face it F / 2 is very shallow depth of field. SO F2 is always F2 on any lens...in total darkness. You have greater control by pushing or slight over development. IF you need to shoot at .95 at 1/2000 of a sec let me know.

At slow speeds you really not getting the best platform hand holding at below 1/125 and 250 is a must as your depth of field is so shallow you want the fastest speed possible if only to prevent any shift out of focus during the actual exposure. I have had it happen to me. where is the upside now !! It's personal preference based on ego that's it. All the Best....Laurance
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Some people just don't understand. Yes there i a reason for very fast lenses and many situations where a F2 lens just won't cut it. But if you don't see a reason for an ultra fast lens, then by all means don't feel obligated! 😀
 
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