photoart Posted August 15, 2011 Share #61 Posted August 15, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking at a DOF-Calculator I think focussing on the Noctilux can't be harder than focussing a 90/2 wide open - am I wrong? I own both, the noctilux is much harder focussing on spot wide open, also with 1.4x viewer magnifier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Hi photoart, Take a look here Noctilux f0.95 experience.... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
cros56 Posted October 12, 2011 Share #62 Posted October 12, 2011 I bought a 60mm to 62mm adapter and use 62mm ND filters on the Noctilux. Cheaper and easier to find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 12, 2011 Share #63 Posted October 12, 2011 Yes, my experience with the noctilux, it is not easy to use at f0.95 wide open, especial for moving objects and also with a little backfocus on my M9. Last weekend I did a little testshooting only wide open, nearly 75% of the images where slightly out of focus. So I need a visit to solms for calibrating too. But I love the successful focused images, threfore the noctilux is worth every penny for me. (surely not for test shoots ala "deep of field" fence and flowerpictures ) http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/attachments/people/272858d1313256060-friends-friends.jpg Love the tones! I am also going through the learning curve of using two different F/.95 lenses (Canon 50mm and Voigtlander 25mm). All my focusing problems were operator error. Very easy error to make. Please try some shots on a sturdy tripod. You might happily learn that all you need is more practice - because it is free! Best of luck, and congratulations (I have several examples of first shots on this forum titled "Default Re: OT totally - Canon 50mm f/.95" More shot from farther distances later today. I'm off for some exercise now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 15, 2011 Share #64 Posted October 15, 2011 Finally..after 1 month of waiting...got the gear back and fully calibrated baby.. https://liusviaphotos.wordpress.com/2011/08/13/bangkok-2011-part-1/l1000091-edit/ I took a look but nothing is in focus in your shot. I suspect the soft focus is due to motion. Please do not take offense to my comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 15, 2011 Share #65 Posted October 15, 2011 After 2 months... It seems to be a very short delay I received "my" Noctilux 0.95, Hereafter some tests Noctilux 0.95 - a set on Flickr I love the colors, contrast and boked. Lovely work. Looks like you are going to have great fun with this lens. The magical quality of the Nocti comes through in these images. Here's the big question for you Nocti owners: what is the best financial strategy towards the purchase of Nocti? Mind you, I may not look like your stereotypical man of the cloth, but that' what I am. I'm a man of the cloth :-). LOL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted October 15, 2011 Share #66 Posted October 15, 2011 Pray (sorry, couldn't resist) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 16, 2011 Share #67 Posted October 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) That's not what my prayer life consists of, so that strategy is out. I do appreciate the humor :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billib Posted October 16, 2011 Share #68 Posted October 16, 2011 Do you have several lenses that you have collected over the years? Do you use said lenses very little? Could you do without any of them? Is their anything in your life that you just don't use anymore? See where I'm going? I suspect thats what most people do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_hog Posted October 16, 2011 Share #69 Posted October 16, 2011 You could loose one kidney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted October 16, 2011 Share #70 Posted October 16, 2011 I can see BilliB's point. That is the primary reason why I've kept my kit simple, and got rid of lenses I hardly used in order to purchase the Lux. I have an M8, a 35mm Summircon ASPH, and 50mm Summilux ASPH. This simple kit suits me fine, however if the Nocti were within reach, I would seriously be tempted. How I define a beautiful bokeh is how close it comes to my vision when I don't wear my glasses. I've noticed a lovely creamy bokeh in my vision without my glasses. I often think of the Nocti when I take my glasses off. In terms of sharpness, I find the Lux just can't be beat. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 16, 2011 Share #71 Posted October 16, 2011 I can see BilliB's point. That is the primary reason why I keep my kit simple and got rid of lenses I was not using. I have an M8, a 35mm Summircon ASPH, and 50mm Summilux ASPH. This simple kit suits me fine, however if the Nocti were within reach, I would seriously be tempted. Cheers! For you, the Noctilux is the path to evil. Don't ever get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 17, 2011 Share #72 Posted October 17, 2011 I can see BilliB's point. That is the primary reason why I've kept my kit simple, and got rid of lenses I hardly used in order to purchase the Lux. I have an M8, a 35mm Summircon ASPH, and 50mm Summilux ASPH. This simple kit suits me fine, however if the Nocti were within reach, I would seriously be tempted. How I define a beautiful bokeh is how close it comes to my vision when I don't wear my glasses. I've noticed a lovely creamy bokeh in my vision without my glasses. I often think of the Nocti when I take my glasses off. In terms of sharpness, I find the Lux just can't be beat. Cheers! Wilfredo, buy a P&S and keep the glasses off. Every photo will have lovely creamy Bokeh for a kit value of ~$200:D Seriously though, you say the Noctilux tempts you. Why not sell both your 35 & 50 Summiluxes, and then buy a Noctilux .95 and Summicron (or perhaps Summarit) 35. This will keep your kit keep your kit very simple and give you that Bokeh you can only get without your glasses or with a $14K lens! Regards, Mark For you, the Noctilux is the path to evil. Don't ever get one. Because otherwise he'll have to sell his soul to the devil, or his body on a street-corner:eek:, to afford one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billib Posted October 17, 2011 Share #73 Posted October 17, 2011 The 35mm and 50mm focal lengths are not the same, BUT they are so close that in my mind it doesn't make sense to have both unless you need both for at least one good reason or if having both doesn't stop you from experiencing new and possibly (probably) superior optics. I guess you need to really analyze your priorities. Two lenses that take similar images or one lens that stomps on both (IMHO)? If later you find out after you have the Nocti that you can't live without a 35mm then try a Voitlander or a Zeiss or an old Leica pre something or other. If you end up not being blown away by the Nocti you shouldn't have much problem selling it for near or more than what you paid. Lastly, you could donate everything and join a religious order.......oh wait.........never mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 17, 2011 Share #74 Posted October 17, 2011 Originally Posted by pico For you, the Noctilux is the path to evil. Don't ever get one. [...]Because otherwise he'll have to sell his soul to the devil, or his body on a street-corner:eek:, to afford one? Yes! I tried that myself, and the devil did a switch on me and made me a great black guitarist named Robert Johnson instead! Ya can't trust the devil! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nliusvia Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share #75 Posted December 8, 2011 As I own 35mm lux asph fle, 50mm lux asph and nocti f0.95, whether or not you need the nocti, to me thats down to your shooting style. if you're into photojournalistic style and having more subject in focus, shooting with nocti would be ... a waste. 50mm lux would more than suffice. for me, nocti really shines when isolating specific single or group of subject/s i.e. portraits day to day wise, I use 35mm lux fle more...it's by far the most versatile lens of the three.... though "magic" wise and bokeh, nothing comes close to the f0.95 period! Is it worth USD10k? fI know it sounds cliche, but for me, yes! every single penny of it. if it's any consolation, know that it is a rare lens and who knows..it may increase in value...but first and foremost, it's the ultimate shooting experience... so if you have the means to buy one, do it, you won't regret it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted December 9, 2011 Share #76 Posted December 9, 2011 As I own 35mm lux asph fle, 50mm lux asph and nocti f0.95, whether or not you need the nocti, to me thats down to your shooting style.if you're into photojournalistic style and having more subject in focus, shooting with nocti would be ... a waste. 50mm lux would more than suffice. for me, nocti really shines when isolating specific single or group of subject/s i.e. portraits day to day wise, I use 35mm lux fle more...it's by far the most versatile lens of the three.... though "magic" wise and bokeh, nothing comes close to the f0.95 period! Is it worth USD10k? fI know it sounds cliche, but for me, yes! every single penny of it. if it's any consolation, know that it is a rare lens and who knows..it may increase in value...but first and foremost, it's the ultimate shooting experience... so if you have the means to buy one, do it, you won't regret it. Enjoyed your comments. One question- did you ever own an older Noctilux like the f1.0? If so, how do you compare that older Nocti to the 0.95 Nocti? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted December 9, 2011 Share #77 Posted December 9, 2011 As I own 35mm lux asph fle, 50mm lux asph and nocti f0.95, whether or not you need the nocti, to me thats down to your shooting style.if you're into photojournalistic style and having more subject in focus, shooting with nocti would be ... a waste. 50mm lux would more than suffice. for me, nocti really shines when isolating specific single or group of subject/s i.e. portraits day to day wise, I use 35mm lux fle more...it's by far the most versatile lens of the three.... though "magic" wise and bokeh, nothing comes close to the f0.95 period! Is it worth USD10k? fI know it sounds cliche, but for me, yes! every single penny of it. if it's any consolation, know that it is a rare lens and who knows..it may increase in value...but first and foremost, it's the ultimate shooting experience... so if you have the means to buy one, do it, you won't regret it. Is the nocti at f1.4 as sharp and undistorted in the corners as the summilux at f1.4 ? thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted December 9, 2011 Share #78 Posted December 9, 2011 Leica Camera publishes the answers to your questions at Leica Camera AG - Photography - Lenses in the shape of MTF and distortion diagrams. If both lenses were equal at 1:1.4, that would mean that the Summilux is a mediocre lens. It is not. But the general consensus is that they are equal at mid-apertures, say from 1:4, which in itself is pretty sensational. That was not true of the previous pair, the 1.0 Noctilux and the pre-ASPH Summilux. The old pre-aspherical man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalpowershot Posted December 9, 2011 Share #79 Posted December 9, 2011 I own both, the noctilux is much harder focussing on spot wide open, also with 1.4x viewer magnifier. I do not understand why it is harder to focus with the Noctilux than i.e. Summilux? You have the same two frames you have to align over each other, when you look through the viewfinder... I'm a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted December 9, 2011 Share #80 Posted December 9, 2011 I do not understand why it is harder to focus with the Noctilux than i.e. Summilux? You have the same two frames you have to align over each other, when you look through the viewfinder... I'm a bit The Nocti has a shallower depth of field at 1:0.95 than the Summilux has at 1:1.4. This is a relationship that would hold for all lenses of these apertures. So you have less leeway for focusing error. That said, I found in my short experience with the Nocti that focusing it correctly wide open at a distance of about 1.5 meters was not too difficult. The picture is a c. 50% crop of a horizontal picture. Spectacles are a great aid to focusing ... The old man from the Age of the 5cm Xenon 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/153449-noctilux-f095-experience/?do=findComment&comment=1866324'>More sharing options...
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