menos
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Nate, Kristian - wow!
Wonderful shots! Nate, you made your decision - good for you (although, I might be not alone, saying, I'm gonna miss these shots of yours). Especially this last series of shots are truly wonderful.
Kristian, what great portraiture! The last shot shows a hint of "softness" (I guess, it is mostly the light and dof though), I love so much about the f1 Noct, being technically better and sharper all around though (0.95). Very convincing!
Wonderful shots! Nate, you made your decision - good for you (although, I might be not alone, saying, I'm gonna miss these shots of yours). Especially this last series of shots are truly wonderful.
Kristian, what great portraiture! The last shot shows a hint of "softness" (I guess, it is mostly the light and dof though), I love so much about the f1 Noct, being technically better and sharper all around though (0.95). Very convincing!
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Spyro
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Nah mate keep posting them, they're cool!
Nate you've posted so many awesome photos lately with this lens that I also have to say that it suits you and its a little bizarre that you decided to ditch it. Is it too many pages back where you explained why? Or you havent?
Nate you've posted so many awesome photos lately with this lens that I also have to say that it suits you and its a little bizarre that you decided to ditch it. Is it too many pages back where you explained why? Or you havent?
leicashot
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Thanks!
agreed. It doesn't look like Nate needs the speed and he doesn't shoot for bokeh, he shoots for content, so a Lux is more suitable. Faster (to focus), lighter and closer focus.
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bwcolor
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I'll have to pay more attention to your subjects in that I didn't get this one figured out. Perhaps, the Nikon setup is more appropriate for kids.
leicashot
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Well my kid is 6 and I cringe when picking up the Nikon for personal use, unless I;m using my Zeiss ZF 100/2, my killer headshot lens.
leicashot
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Mister E . Your work the Noct is incredible. Me thinks if you sell it yoiu will suffer on some level
Mister E already sold it, and I have to disagree. The images aren't great because of the lens at all. You can tell he's not shooting for bokeh like most Noct users. He's shooting for content, and that can be done skillfully with any lens...but of course the Noct does make it look somewhat sweeter sometimes
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That's too bad, I liked his shots in this thread.
As far as the generalization about most Noct shooters, I think us Noct users get a bad rap by the bokeh haters.
It's funny, I never even think about it. I do like the Noctilux signature @ f/1.0.
As far as the generalization about most Noct shooters, I think us Noct users get a bad rap by the bokeh haters.
It's funny, I never even think about it. I do like the Noctilux signature @ f/1.0.
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leicashot
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Most images I ever see from the f/1 Noct are pretty bad regarding content, as the Noct is over-used for testing so often just to see how the bokeh looks. You're one of the smarter ones using it to create beautiful pictures, capitalizing on it's unique signature.
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Mister E . Your work the Noct is incredible. Me thinks if you sell it yoiu will suffer on some level
Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoy my work. I'll continue to shoot with the lenses I do have! You can always find recent work on my flickr.
Mister E already sold it, and I have to disagree. The images aren't great because of the lens at all. You can tell he's not shooting for bokeh like most Noct users. He's shooting for content, and that can be done skillfully with any lens...but of course the Noct does make it look somewhat sweeter sometimes
I did already sell it and I agree with you. It's not so much that you have to shoot 'for bokeh' to enjoy the Noct or any other fast lens, but out of all the wild lenses I've tried the Noct just didn't grow on me. I had the Noct-NIKKOR for years and shot with it repeatedly, I'm sure this isn't the thread it, but I preferred the look from that lens over the 50/1.0 Noctilux. I don't want to disparage the Noctilux at all, it's a great lens, but I love my 50 Summilux and the Noctilux didn't fill any niche for me. I love the vignetting of the Noctilux and the occasional swirl with it.
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Thanks Kristian, what you said about my work is very kind.
In fairness to others who may not have had a high-speed lens like the Noctilux before, I'm sure you're thinking about these test shots. I have the advantage of having owned the Nikkor 58 1.2 AIS Nocturnal as well as the Canon 50 1.0 AF before I finally settled on the Noctilux.
And having dreamed of swirling bokkeh and B+W for well over 20 years, I just had to get them on film. The pictures were already taken in my mind.
I really wanted to have the Noctilux "signature." In fact, the Noctilux 50 1.0 is the reason why I got into Leica M in the first place.
Mister E: again, congratulations on your most excellent work with the Noctilux. You used it very well and the world is better for the images you have shared. I wish you well with your photography. Feel free to come back to this thread from time to time and check in on us, and let us know how we/you are doing.
In fairness to others who may not have had a high-speed lens like the Noctilux before, I'm sure you're thinking about these test shots. I have the advantage of having owned the Nikkor 58 1.2 AIS Nocturnal as well as the Canon 50 1.0 AF before I finally settled on the Noctilux.
And having dreamed of swirling bokkeh and B+W for well over 20 years, I just had to get them on film. The pictures were already taken in my mind
.I really wanted to have the Noctilux "signature." In fact, the Noctilux 50 1.0 is the reason why I got into Leica M in the first place.
Mister E: again, congratulations on your most excellent work with the Noctilux. You used it very well and the world is better for the images you have shared. I wish you well with your photography. Feel free to come back to this thread from time to time and check in on us, and let us know how we/you are doing.
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dierk
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PP: LR 3
f/4 ?
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f/4 ?
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leicashot
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Thanks JSU. It certainly helps to have such a great subject and light. By the nightclub scene, I guess you're referring to the picture I posted from the music video I shot. I'm with you in regards to 'test images'. While not everyone can have a good subject to shoot, it is possible to put more effort into the shot in regards to foreground interest and composition instead of shooting for the fabulous bokeh Noctilux owners lust after.
At the end of the day, good picture or not, it's all subjective and as long as the image brings happiness to the operator, then mission accomplished.
leicashot
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Thank you Thomas....it certainly is interesting here but not as glamorous as many think. The ironic things is that I'm happier pretending I'm an amateur than working as a professional...and that's why I'm here, to keep the passion alive with you guys.
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menos
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Kristian, absolutely gorgeous photograph!
Was it the sun or artificial light ?
Was it the sun or artificial light ?
leicashot
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It was backlit sun with a reflector reflecting light back into her face. I made a video on the shoot and will release it soon. Stay tuned
