Rai68 Posted June 9, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 9, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am a recent convert to the world of Leica and bought a M-E with Summilux 1.4 50mm, I was absolutely blown away by the almost 3D like quality of the lens during a family day out...I subsequently took the plunge and part exchanged the lens for a Noctilux after reading about it...I have had it for a few days and quickly realised that I need a ND filter, which I am waiting to arrive, meanwhile I have taken a few shots (day time) and to my slight disappointment and surprise I notice the Bokeh on the Noctilux is slightly different and not as striking as the Summilux....Is this the case or am I missing something major - and would the ND filter alter the Bokeh in any way? Thanks for any advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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egrossman Posted June 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted June 10, 2013 The ND filter won't have any direct impact on bokeh. The only indirect impact is that it will allow you to shoot wide open at f/0.95 (wide open). It's like sunglasses for your lens. I have to ask... if you were so "blown away" by the 3D look of the excellent summilux, why did you switch to the Noctilux? The Noc has great bokeh, but it's much more of a specialist tool than the Summilux. Erik Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai68 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted June 10, 2013 Stupidity I guess. I was curious to see how much better a lens can get and considering all the reviews I took the plunge . It is outstanding especially for dark shots but I thought the bokeh style would be same - if not more intense, If anything I find it's more subtle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 10, 2013 Share #4 Posted June 10, 2013 If you really liked the lux, it there a possibility you can get it back. There is no rule that says you cannot own two 50's. A lot of us do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted June 10, 2013 Share #5 Posted June 10, 2013 ... but I thought the bokeh style would be same ... The bokehs of the Summiux-M 50 mm Asph and the Noctilux-M 50 mm Asph are not that much different ... but different nonetheless. So if like the Summilux's bokeh in particular then it is not a good idea to switch to another lens. As far as I am concerned, I like the Noctilux's slightly better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted June 10, 2013 Share #6 Posted June 10, 2013 It is outstanding especially for dark shots but I thought the bokeh style would be same - if not more intense, If anything I find it's more subtle. Your slight disappointment may stem from the longer minimum focussing distance of the Noctilux. If you were in the habit of using your Summilux wide-open in the close range 0.7m-1m, the Noctilux at >1m can seem a little underwhelming by comparison (if narrow depth of field and bokeh are your thing). Incidentally, I agree with you that the Noctilux wide-open 'look' works best when the ambient light is low. I know many will disagree but IMO 'daylight' F0.95/F1 looks a little contrived. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted June 10, 2013 Share #7 Posted June 10, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) For me I use narrow DOF and bokeh for subject isolation. Different lenses serve different subjects. Yes, I use the Nocti with an ND filter, when it's called for and judiciously at that. Give the Nocti a chance. The ND filter will make a difference. I also have the Summilux, which I actually use more often, because of size/weight. By the way I am up to five 50mm lenses, they all have purposes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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