rodneyAB
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very nice combination of color seen here, and, i suspect the out of focus areas enhance the color gradation, and my sense of it, as distant form deconstructs. well done Ned
nzeeman said:strange lens. sometimes it looks very interesting but sometimes it is not impressive at all. i think that 1 f stop over 1.5 zm sonnar is worth that much money.
phatnev said:I think the problem with the Noctilux is that the outrageous price tag drives off people who would actually use the lens and as far as I know Ned is the only person who frequents the forums and has ever shown the nuances and subtlety of this very special lens.
NB23 said:Hi Rodney, Ol' internet buddy!
I agree with what you say. What I really like about the shot is the cool light temperature in the shade and warm temperature in the sunny part and they both match very well.
Geez, I can't wait for Nikon's and Canon's next pro Zoom lenses... 18-200mm f11-f22?
NB23 said:Why exactly? Did you know you can shoot it in the dark and shoot landscapes with this lens and get perfect sharpness? What other lens does that?
Not the Noct-Nikkor.
Not the Canon f1.0 paper-weight.
Not the Canon f0.95.
Ah! I see! you're talking about talent and composition? You're wrongfully discriminating the Noctilux, then.
If you know your stuff, any Noctilux post is interesting because it rivals any summilux, any time. Instead of always expecting Boke and softness, expect what the Noctilux does best: all around shooting capability.
High ISO, pixels and other tech talk doesn't move me at all.
Olsen said:I have both the Leica 50 mm 1,0 'Noctilux' and the Canon EF 50 mm 1,0L. The Leica backfocuses - and is a short tele lense on my M8 while the 'paperweight' is dead on with my 1Ds II. With AF! I regard them both as collection pieces. For real 50 mm photography I would go for something more high contrast.
palker said:Hi,
as a newbie to the Rangefinder platform I'm please that you are offering your pictures for us to view. I'm a convert from a D70 and finally D200 (still have it) and after 6 weeks of playing with my M8 I'm now only traveling with the Leica. Feeling immediately comfortable with the camera and enjoying the simple pleasure of life - it is just the easiest way to take photos.
Whilst of course I’m aware of the D3 I most definitely did not want to carry the bulk, my D200 gets heavy at the end of the day. Maybe I’m now being a little narrow minded but I really don’t care about what will be possible with some other camera, at the moment I’m content to find out as much as I can about my M8. Seeing your examples are both inspirational and informative.
Please keep the photos coming; they are simply a joy to see.
semrich said:My Noctilux just about lives on my MP, I started shooting film a little over six months ago, and doing my own developing about two months ago.
I don't profess to know a lot about lenses or characteristics, I have no trouble focusing it, or how heavy it is, I just like the pictures I get using it.
ErikFive said:Geeesh who wants a Noctilux anyway......🙂 I will start my own 50 0.95 thread were me and the other poorer kids can play😀