sveinp Posted January 18, 2013 Share #1 Â Posted January 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I consider to buy a "new in box" Nocti F1 (latest edition). Anyone having experience in using standard UV filter (for protection) on the Nocti F1? Significant impact on IQ? Also in need if some advice regarding adjustable ND filter (E60) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richfx Posted January 18, 2013 Share #2 Â Posted January 18, 2013 The current Noctilux sports an f/.95 aperture. The prior version had an f/1.0 aperture. You may want to discuss this with the seller. Best, Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted January 18, 2013 Share #3 Â Posted January 18, 2013 See this thread re ND filters: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/267347-nd-filters-noctilux.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sveinp Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share #4  Posted January 19, 2013 The current Noctilux sports an f/.95 aperture. The prior version had an f/1.0 aperture. You may want to discuss this with the seller. Best, Rich  ...the latest of the F1 versions:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sveinp Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share #5  Posted January 19, 2013 See this thread re ND filters:http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/267347-nd-filters-noctilux.html  Thank you! ND Vario... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted January 19, 2013 Share #6 Â Posted January 19, 2013 I have the v3 Noctilux E60 and use either a B+W UV-Haze or 3x ND. I tend to keep a filter on all the time to protect the front element. I guess that at night there is a risk of internal reflections with the filter on but have never found it to be a problem. Â I haven't yet explored a vario-ND but will do so at some time. Â Â ps: enjoy the lens, it's really quite extraordinary. Don't let anyone tell you it can't also be used as a standard lens at all apertures but being aware of it's obvious limitations. (see post#8, http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/252840-50mm-noctilux-f1-0-a.html) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 19, 2013 Share #7 Â Posted January 19, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have the same v4 f/1 Noctilux and although, to prevent ghosting from specular highlights I don't use a UV filter for protection in low light, I do usually use a Heliopan ND Vario filter during daylight hours. My Heliopan ND Vario is 62 mm so a 60 to 62 mm step up ring is needed. I haven't experienced the "X" effect that others have written about when using variable ND filters comprising 2 polarising filters so the graduation appears to be good. Â Variable ND filters in 60 mm diameter seem to be hard to find. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted January 27, 2013 Share #8 Â Posted January 27, 2013 I use a B+W MRC UV filter on my f1.0 Noctilux E58. No impact on IQ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted January 27, 2013 Share #9 Â Posted January 27, 2013 I sold my Noctilux which was the latest F1.0 version. I always kept a B+W UV filter on it as well as all my lens. It was for protection mostly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sveinp Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share #10 Â Posted January 27, 2013 I have mounted a UV and it seems work well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted January 29, 2013 Share #11 Â Posted January 29, 2013 Be careful with the vario ND filters. A pro just told me that she had a cyan cast on images when using these B+W vario ND filters. I had ordered some, but since that comment cancelled my orders since for almost $300 I would hate to dislike images taken with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 29, 2013 Share #12 Â Posted January 29, 2013 I haven't noticed a cast with the Heliopan. Still, a cyan cast would usually be straightforward to remove by photographing a white card and adjusting during post processing. Personnally I'd rather do that than be unable to use my Noctilux wide open when I wanted to. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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