wetworx Posted February 20, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) not sure if this was posted but...(btw, not my review) Camera West Blog: Leica Noctilux Comparison, 0.95 vs. 1.0 The lenses tested were the 50mm0.95 Asph #4085786, from Nov '09 delivery and a 50mm1.0 Noctilux-M #3738627, which has been 6-Bit updated by Leica. All images were made with a tripod and self timer delayed activation. Critical focus was insured by the use of the 1.4x magnifier. The RAW files were converted to TIFF in Photoshop using "As Shot" white balance and "Default" settings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Hi wetworx, Take a look here FYI : Noctilux 0.95 vs 1.0 review . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
marknorton Posted February 20, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 20, 2010 not sure if this was posted but...(btw, not my review) Camera West Blog: Leica Noctilux Comparison, 0.95 vs. 1.0 The lenses tested were the 50mm0.95 Asph #4085786, from Nov '09 delivery and a 50mm1.0 Noctilux-M #3738627, which has been 6-Bit updated by Leica. All images were made with a tripod and self timer delayed activation. Critical focus was insured by the use of the 1.4x magnifier. The RAW files were converted to TIFF in Photoshop using "As Shot" white balance and "Default" settings. My Noctilux was delivered in June 2009 and the serial number is about 180 lower; serial numbers don't tell us much about production volumes; if they did, that might suggest about one a day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted February 20, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 20, 2010 Looking at the couple of images it seems like the principal difference is that the f/1 Noctilux retains to a certain degree the characteristic Leica 'glow' of pre-ASPH lenses. The new Noctilux has the latest sharper ASPH rendering that you also find across the board with the lenses that some like, some don't. I confess I'm a fan of the modern sharper lenses but I can understand why some would prefer the more "classic" look. I guess that's why there are still plenty fans of the pre-ASPH cron's & lux's vs later lenses today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted February 20, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 20, 2010 The pre-asph Noct has wider apparent DoF because of under-corrected spherical abrasions? could that explain the difference? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted February 20, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2010 spherical abrasionsthis calls for a Brillo pad:D DoF should be and indeed looks exactly the same, at least to me it does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted February 21, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 21, 2010 Aperture (London) has the following listed: Leica 50mm f1 Noctilux-M #3738xxx (6 Bit) (Built-in hood, boxed) + UV/IR filter Exc+++ £3790. Leica - Aperture uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted February 22, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 22, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) The newer version of the lens seems to be leaning in the direction of a Zeiss lens. It seems sharper, has increased contrast, and a less creamy bokeh. Which one to get????? (I'm only kidding, this is beyond my financial reach). Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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