leicafan! Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #41 Posted April 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Considered that but, also, this lens is unavailable! They have them in chrome but the camera I was looking at was in black - it's not working out for me!!! Argggh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 Hi leicafan!, Take a look here 50mm Noctilux f/1 good single lens with M9-P?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Paul J Posted April 2, 2013 Share #42 Posted April 2, 2013 I loved my Noctilux so much that it didn't come off my camera for the first 6 months. It practically was a one lens kit despite owning 2 others at the time. Even now it rarely comes off. I would definitely say it is doable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted April 3, 2013 Share #43 Posted April 3, 2013 Alas, it wasn't to be. My dealer does not have a 35 FLE in stock and is unable to commit to getting me one before my trip to Hong Kong at the end of May. Lots of Leica lens inventory in Hong Kong, and you could easily preorder a 35 FLE from a dealer here and pick it up on your first day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted April 3, 2013 Share #44 Posted April 3, 2013 Just get a 40/2.0 for the trip for USD500 and decide while in HK as most dealers have every lens you are thinking about except for maybe the 50/1.0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicafan! Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share #45 Posted April 3, 2013 I have a Fuji X-Pro with all three lenses. I'm only buying a Leica to access the great lenses. Buying a 40/2 wouldn't offer me anything over what my current camera offers in output. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 3, 2013 Share #46 Posted April 3, 2013 Alas, it wasn't to be. My dealer does not have a 35 FLE in stock and is unable to commit to getting me one before my trip to Hong Kong at the end of May. You can always shop around. There are at least three UK dealers who have this lens in stock today. In fact, apart from the new 50 APO, there is not a single lens in the catalogue that cannot be obtained from stock in the UK at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest borge Posted April 3, 2013 Share #47 Posted April 3, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have a Fuji X-Pro with all three lenses. I'm only buying a Leica to access the great lenses. Buying a 40/2 wouldn't offer me anything over what my current camera offers in output. Except the fact that the 40 is a great focal length that the X-Pro1 kit does not give you. You have the choice between either 27 or 53 as the closest focal length, and both of them are far off to even be considered something that the 40mm delivers. Also - the XF35mm and 60mm are actually excellent performers. Except the increased DoF control you won't really notice much difference between the lenses, except that the Leica lenses are better built, are fully manual and mechanical. Anyone saying anything else is either affected by their huge investment in lenses or they simply haven't had both kits. I owned the complete X-Pro1 kit with all three lenses and the EF-X20 flash for 9 months before I sold it and purchased my Leica kit. The main advantage of the Leica glass is that they are fully manual and mechanical, and is easy to pre-focus. That is their biggest advantage over the XF35 and XF60. IQ-wise the Leica glass isn't even worth double the price of those XF lenses if you only consider the IQ. So don't expect a huge difference. IMHO you buy a Leica for rangefinder focusing and fully mechanical and manual control - not for the IQ alone. Yes it might be a little bit better, but not nearly enough to justify the huge difference in cost. Your ability to perform precise manual focusing is the absolutely most important thing with Leica gear. You won't get sharp images with a APO-Summicron 50/2 if your manual rangefinder focusing isn't spot on (unless you want to use the EVF/Live View all the time, but seriously - then there are much cheaper and better alternatives to be considered as well). The XF lenses are razor sharp as well, and you don't have to worry about precision focusing. Leicaphiles will probably tell you otherwise though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted April 3, 2013 Share #48 Posted April 3, 2013 IMHO you buy a Leica for rangefinder focusing and fully mechanical and manual control - not for the IQ alone Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicafan! Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share #49 Posted April 3, 2013 Guys, I'm on board. I want a Leica M as I've never been 100% happy with any other system. The point I was making is that I only want to move across and spend the money if I can get what I want. If I have to compromise then I'm happy with the compromise I already have. Hope this makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicafan! Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share #50 Posted April 4, 2013 What a difference a day makes. M9-P, 35 Summilux FLE and 50 Summilux ASPH came in to my dealer and now coming to me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted April 4, 2013 Share #51 Posted April 4, 2013 What a difference a day makes. M9-P, 35 Summilux FLE and 50 Summilux ASPH came in to my dealer and now coming to me! Ha! Well done. You'll love them. A word of caution - I'm just sharing my experience. I ordered an M9 back in 2010, and couldn't work out the lens selection or what I wanted. I had no cropped sensor background - I came from film, and really only understood full frame. Meister recommended a Summicron 35 ASPH as Leica's biggest selling lens, so that's what I went for. I loved it, then started wondering about a second lens. So, I went for a second hand APO Summicron 75 ASPH. Sorted. But, I found it a beast to focus and started having regrets. A very hard to get Summilux 50 ASPH came my way, so I bought that. Now, sorted. Lovely lens, that 50! Then I added a 21 Summilux, as like Mark, I tend to shoot wide. My two lens kit was now 4 ... I looked at my Summicrons, and decided to give them the flick in favour of a 75 Summilux and a 35 Summilux ASPH (FLE) - the former for its easier focusing and its Noctilux f/1 like image qualities, and the latter for its stellar performance and similarity to the 50 Summilux. Still a 4 lens kit ... Over the following months, I added a 28 Summicron ASPH, a Noctilux 0.95 and a AA 90 Summicron, and I've done my dash. There is also a 15/2.8 Distagon and 135/4 Elmar in there as well, but I did buy and sell a couple of lenses and cameras that came up second hand, and made a little bit to cover the cost (an MP & 35 Summicron, bought and sold gave me a surplus to fund an M3 and CLA). So, take care, is what I'm saying. Like Mark, I'm not in the market for any more lenses, or cameras (M3, M9-P & Monochrom is enough). But, I'm am seriously loving my photography. When I think about what lens to take, I am not thinking about focal lengths so much as character, and each has a different and special appeal. It has given me so much pleasure, and the images have been very rewarding. Currently, the Noct still ives on my Monochrom, and the M9-P sits in a drawer. But then, I'll put the Noct away and play with the 75 Summilux for a bit. Enjoy your new toys! Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 5, 2013 Share #52 Posted April 5, 2013 What a difference a day makes. M9-P, 35 Summilux FLE and 50 Summilux ASPH came in to my dealer and now coming to me! :) Now get off this thread and go take some photos Please post some when you're ready. Regards, Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted April 5, 2013 Share #53 Posted April 5, 2013 Congrats. What a beautiful kit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsydaus Posted April 5, 2013 Share #54 Posted April 5, 2013 Currently, the Noct still ives on my Monochrom, and the M9-P sits in a drawer. But then, I'll put the Noct away and play with the 75 Summilux for a bit. Enjoy your new toys! Cheers John Hi John. I'm interested to see some examples of the Noctilux on Monochrom. Have you shot this wide open at high ISO? You must be able to see in the dark with that combo? Have you tried any moonlit shots? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted April 6, 2013 Share #55 Posted April 6, 2013 No - a bit tied up at the moment, but I will try something when I get the chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macjonny1 Posted April 8, 2013 Share #56 Posted April 8, 2013 Hi John. I'm interested to see some examples of the Noctilux on Monochrom. Have you shot this wide open at high ISO? You must be able to see in the dark with that combo? Have you tried any moonlit shots? I have the f/1 version and the MM and yes the low light capability is unbelievable. Not sure why anyone would need more... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmldds Posted April 8, 2013 Share #57 Posted April 8, 2013 My recently acquired F/1 has been practically glued onto my MM! Here is one taken at ISO 4000 and f/1. The second photo is direct from LR. The first is from SEP2. 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/201602-50mm-noctilux-f1-good-single-lens-with-m9-p/?do=findComment&comment=2294267'>More sharing options...
onaujee Posted April 11, 2013 Share #58 Posted April 11, 2013 The F/1 Noct is my favorite lens. I would say go for it if you have the chance, it's much easier to acquire the newer lenses, the Noct F/1 not so much and getting rarer by the moment.... Good luck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicafan! Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share #59 Posted April 13, 2013 M9-P, 35 FLE and 50 Summilux ASPH (both lenses brand new and body mint) arrived at Daniel Towers yesterday! :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted April 13, 2013 Share #60 Posted April 13, 2013 M9-P, 35 FLE and 50 Summilux ASPH (both lenses brand new and body mint) arrived at Daniel Towers yesterday! :-D Congratulations ! You will not regret your choices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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