Nikkor AIS Posted May 21, 2010 Share #101 Posted May 21, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Nice guns and an even better photo . Im just glad there pointing in the other direction. Taken with Leica 50 1.0 Noctilux@1.0 on Leica M7 on Ektar . Im not so sure I agree about the old Noct having subdued colors. Gregory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rondeb Posted May 21, 2010 Share #102 Posted May 21, 2010 Normally I'm using the Noctilux for portraits, but I had to remind myself why I do love this lens. This is a mediocre shot, granted - but by using the Nocti, it does take on an almost ethereal feel. I was just about to sell this lens yesterday - had 2 buyers interested - 1 fell through and I decided to stay in the Nocti world for a bit longer. M9, Noctilux @ 1.0 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120755-noctilux-why-do-you-love-it-or-why-not/?do=findComment&comment=1330641'>More sharing options...
ianspector Posted May 21, 2010 Share #103 Posted May 21, 2010 ooh that picture reminded me to ask. I have had my M9 since December and I have not yet taken a picture of a bicycle chained to a post. What is the maximum amount of time that one can safely go without doing this before sensor damage can occur. Is the one capture sufficient or should you do a series to make sure all the sensor memory effect has been neutralized. Many thanks and another fine noct picture. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom in mpls Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share #104 Posted May 21, 2010 ooh that picture reminded me to ask. I have had my M9 since December and I have not yet taken a picture of a bicycle chained to a post. What is the maximum amount of time that one can safely go without doing this before sensor damage can occur. Is the one capture sufficient or should you do a series to make sure all the sensor memory effect has been neutralized. Obviously equivalent to the sensors found in DSLR's, which will self destruct if no cat picture is taken. Of course, a squirrel is well know to be a satisfactory substitute. If demand is sufficient, I will provide a link to my cat pics. They're quite nice really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianspector Posted May 21, 2010 Share #105 Posted May 21, 2010 Obviously equivalent to the sensors found in DSLR's, which will self destruct if no cat picture is taken. Of course, a squirrel is well know to be a satisfactory substitute. If demand is sufficient, I will provide a link to my cat pics. They're quite nice really. Bring on the cat I say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_hog Posted May 21, 2010 Share #106 Posted May 21, 2010 Once every blue moon should do the trick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondeb Posted May 21, 2010 Share #107 Posted May 21, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) ooh that picture reminded me to ask. I have had my M9 since December and I have not yet taken a picture of a bicycle chained to a post. What is the maximum amount of time that one can safely go without doing this before sensor damage can occur. Is the one capture sufficient or should you do a series to make sure all the sensor memory effect has been neutralized. Many thanks and another fine noct picture. Ian As long as you are substituting the obligatory "dick in the mirror" self portrait for the "chained bike" photo, your sensor will be fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted May 21, 2010 Share #108 Posted May 21, 2010 Pheeew... Do many bikes (but taken with a Lux 35, not a Nocti) have the same effect? Prompt answers appreciated - I'm getting worried... and my cat died many years ago .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthury Posted May 21, 2010 Share #109 Posted May 21, 2010 ooh that picture reminded me to ask. I have had my M9 since December and I have not yet taken a picture of a bicycle chained to a post. What is the maximum amount of time that one can safely go without doing this before sensor damage can occur. Is the one capture sufficient or should you do a series to make sure all the sensor memory effect has been neutralized. Many thanks and another fine noct picture. Ian The floor MUST be cobble-stone or it is unacceptable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor AIS Posted May 21, 2010 Share #110 Posted May 21, 2010 Than I guess this in unacceptable Taken with 50 1.0 Noctilux on Leica M6 with 200 ASA film Gregory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted May 21, 2010 Share #111 Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) I used to own a f1 Noct and have mixed feelings about it. Plus: - Nothing beats the Noct for mystique. It's magical and I got a real kick out of owning one. I used to work with this director of photography and had to literally pry it from his hands. - The most flare proof lens I have ever encountered. I once shot mine straight in to a 25,000w HMI stage light and it didn't even flinch. - Quite sharp. F1.0 is totally useable, but don't expect a miracle. - DOF at f1 is razor thin and makes for some interesting effects. - With Delta3200 loaded there wasn't much you couldn't photograph with this lens. It must be even better with an M9. Minus: - Bulk and weight. It weighs as much as the M body and it feels like you are lugging a 90mm around. - The focus throw is very accurate, but also very long. Not exactly ideal for fast moving reportage type work, although there are people out there using them for that purpose. - You always need to use the hood, because the front element is huge, exposed and expensive. In my experience with these sort of things using a Noct without a hood is akin to playing Russian Roulette. It's only a matter of time before it gets whacked and without the hood you are screwed to put it mildly. Unfortunately the hood makes the lens even bigger than it already is. - The hood blocks a good piece of the viewfinder. I always wondered if this is why you see so many Noct shots with the subject center frame... - I sent mine to Sherry to have it matched to my M6ttl. Extra $$$ - DOF at 1 meter and f1 is 1cm. Good luck keeping that pupil in focus, unless your subject is unconscious and you're using a tripod. Eventually I reserved f1 mostly for distances greater than a few meters and usually shot close ups at f1.4 - Bokeh. Sometimes it's magical, sometimes it's nauseating. - At f1 you get about 1 stop of vignetting. This can work for or against you. - Total absence of flare and blooming works in your favor when shooting in the dark, but can make daylight shots look a little sterile. I like a little glow in my shots. Ultimately I sold the Noct and replaced it with a Summilux-M 1.4/50. The Lux is so much more practical for day to day shooting. Smaller, lighter, sharper, faster to operate. I really never missed f1. If I had money to burn I would own both versions of the Noct and shoot them as it pleased me. But for day to day shooting I think the Lux is a much better choice. Edited May 21, 2010 by thrid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor AIS Posted May 21, 2010 Share #112 Posted May 21, 2010 Third , the last post was very very balanced and insightful. Which is nice change from most of the polarized opinions on the Noctilux. I agree it not for everyone which is good if you think about it. I got used about a year ago after using the Canon 50 1.0 for some time. Nothing wrond with the Canon 50 1.0 I just wanted the Noctilux. I just love it in every way and wouldn't change a thing except the price so that more could enjoy it's unique qualities 50 1.0 Noctilux @ 1.0 on Lecia M7 on Ektar 100 film Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 8, 2010 Share #113 Posted July 8, 2010 Gregory: I've noticed that many of your pictures in this thread, and in others, have profound vignetting. Are you using the wrong lens shade, or is it an intentional post-processing effect? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm23221 Posted July 8, 2010 Share #114 Posted July 8, 2010 Noctilux lenses naturally vignette quite heavily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor AIS Posted July 8, 2010 Share #115 Posted July 8, 2010 Well, I do use a ND filter on my Noctilux when shooting during the day, however, the vignetting is still there when I shoot in without the filter in low light. This along with the "all" the other other lens aberration give's the Noct it's "signature". Which is why I use it and love it. While the new .95 Noctilux is no doudt sharper and suffers far less from these defects, To me all this optical superiority takes away from what make's the Noctilux so desirable. Taken with 50 1.0 Noctilux and Leica MP with motor drive. Gregory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhrads Posted July 8, 2010 Share #116 Posted July 8, 2010 I stumbled on a Noctilux 0.95 a few months ago at a dealer that I had never been to. At the time I was using what in retrospect was an excellent Canon 0.95 on my M8.2. I purchased the Noct and sold the Canon and to be honest I was really somewhat disappointed. I found it hard to focus on the M8.2, much harder than the Canon ( Makes no sense) but I had a lot of out of focus shots. I was beginning to suspect a back focus issue and was avoiding using the $10k lens and wondering why I had rushed to sell the Canon..... Then I stumbled into a M9. I had read that it was easier to focus on the M9 with the Nocti, that it was a better combination etc. I must say, that as much as I enjoyed the M8.2 the Nocti or in my hands any 50mm just wasn't a great match as far as focal length. On the M9 it's an entirely different world. I am truly in love with this combination. It's amazing. I just came back from a trip and couldn't take that lens off the M9. No focusing issues so far, I'm very happy with it. I was using it with a ND filter during the day and without at night. Here's a few shots from the first 24hours with the lens. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120755-noctilux-why-do-you-love-it-or-why-not/?do=findComment&comment=1373122'>More sharing options...
kidigital Posted July 8, 2010 Share #117 Posted July 8, 2010 The 0.95 Noctilux and the M9 are quite the combination, aren't they? Here are a few recent images with the combination. Kurt Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/120755-noctilux-why-do-you-love-it-or-why-not/?do=findComment&comment=1373144'>More sharing options...
Nikkor AIS Posted July 8, 2010 Share #118 Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Wow, perhaps the whole signature look of the 1.0 version is over rated:D. Great images with the .95 Noct. Gregory Edited July 8, 2010 by Nikkor AIS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstotler Posted July 8, 2010 Share #119 Posted July 8, 2010 I would like to add another reason to love the noct It seems to take incredible photos of guns Love it. LOVE IT. --Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_R Posted July 8, 2010 Share #120 Posted July 8, 2010 Nocti 1.0 and M9 is really a great combination. Have the Nocti four weeks, and use it almost exclusively, especially in daylight with ND filter In the last shot I had to fix some CA. Carsten Ranke Photography Flickr: C.Rangefinder's Photostream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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