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Old 20.11.2008, 12:09   #63 (permalink)
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Default Re: Why The Noctilux?

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Originally Posted by jaapv View Post
It has not been mentioned here yet, but for those that only rarely feel the "need" for Noctilux-like images, the price is prohibitive and there are alternatives that go quite some way in the same direction. The Summilux 75 has been mentioned, but there is also the Nokton 35/1.2 and even the Summarit 1.5/5cm, which give more or less similar results.
Jaap, I amm sure you are right in what you say, but two out of three of your suggestions ALSO involve a different focal length! Then it becomes "Apples & Oranges".

Basically, this photography thing is more imprecise that we realize.
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