rirakuma Posted April 28, 2014 Share #101 Â Posted April 28, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) My v4 doesn't have focus shift but its definitely not as sharp as the ASPH. It really does come down to what you prefer, the ASPH has the modern sharpness which generally gives more pop to the image. The f1 has a more classical rendering and that haloish glow around focus transitions. There are often times where I nail focus but the image has no pop due to lack of sharpness, if this is an issue for you get the newer version. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Marc G. Posted April 28, 2014 Share #102 Â Posted April 28, 2014 My v4 doesn't have focus shift but its definitely not as sharp as the ASPH. It really does come down to what you prefer, the ASPH has the modern sharpness which generally gives more pop to the image. The f1 has a more classical rendering and that haloish glow around focus transitions. There are often times where I nail focus but the image has no pop due to lack of sharpness, if this is an issue for you get the newer version. Â Focus shift is depending on the optical formula, which is shared by all f/1 Noctiluxes, if I am not mistaken. It does not depend on different examples. So the shift just hasn't bothered you until now, but it is there, if the design inherits it. From what I know about the f/1 Nocti, it does have focus shift. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 28, 2014 Share #103 Â Posted April 28, 2014 Ok, if I am truly lusting, which one do I get? .... Charlie, Â If it helps, wide open pictures from the f/0.95 Noctilux have a similar look to pictures from the 50/1.4 Summilux asph: very clean but attractive bokeh, minimal vignetting, very sharp; whereas pictures from the f/1.0 Noctilux have a certain character from a distinctive but attractive vignetting, colours tending towards pastel although quite saturated, and pleasant but not clinical sharpness. That's my take on the lenses. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbl Posted April 28, 2014 Share #104 Â Posted April 28, 2014 I agree with everything said so far about the difference in the lenses. There's also cost, but at this point, it's probably worth just getting the one you want. The price difference isn't huge given the price of these things. Â One more consideration is weight. The f/1 is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the f/0.95. It's 200-300 grams if I remember correctly. On the other hand, the focus throw on the f/0.95 is better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rirakuma Posted April 28, 2014 Share #105 Â Posted April 28, 2014 Focus shift is depending on the optical formula, which is shared by all f/1 Noctiluxes, if I am not mistaken. It does not depend on different examples. So the shift just hasn't bothered you until now, but it is there, if the design inherits it. From what I know about the f/1 Nocti, it does have focus shift. Â You're probably right, I haven't done any test for focus shift. What I was trying to say is I haven't had any issues with it concerning the shift but then again I usually only shoot it wide open or at f4+. Â I completely forgot about the throw as jbl has mentioned, I think its a very important ergonomics improvement over the f1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted April 28, 2014 Share #106  Posted April 28, 2014 I don't think I could get this look with any other lens ........  ... even time travel is possible ... 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/225225-noctilust/?do=findComment&comment=2578594'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 28, 2014 Share #107  Posted April 28, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I also have a time travel lens a 1947 Carl Zeiss Jena 50/2 Sonnar.  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/225225-noctilust/?do=findComment&comment=2578667'>More sharing options...
erl Posted April 29, 2014 Share #108  Posted April 29, 2014 I also have a time travel lens a 1947 Carl Zeiss Jena 50/2 Sonnar. [ATTACH]433991[/ATTACH] The lady in your picture must be your time travel companion. She is carrying her 'future' camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbl Posted April 29, 2014 Share #109  Posted April 29, 2014 I completely forgot about the throw as jbl has mentioned, I think its a very important ergonomics improvement over the f1.  Just a little more info for the OP on this. The f/1 version seems to require a further distance to turn the focus ring in the near range. I’d say 1-2m requires a much further movement than the equivalent distance on the f/0.95. The f/0.95 is a very precise focus ring, the f/1 just goes a bit too far.  -jbl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted April 29, 2014 Share #110 Â Posted April 29, 2014 The lady in your picture must be your time travel companion. She is carrying her 'future' camera. It could almost be mistaken for a screwmount Barnack without the vulcanite. The lady at the left's Ug boots are a give away though. Â Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted April 29, 2014 Share #111  Posted April 29, 2014 I agree with everything said so far about the difference in the lenses. There's also cost, but at this point, it's probably worth just getting the one you want. The price difference isn't huge given the price of these things. One more consideration is weight. The f/1 is quite a bit smaller and lighter than the f/0.95. It's 200-300 grams if I remember correctly. On the other hand, the focus throw on the f/0.95 is better.   Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbl Posted April 29, 2014 Share #112 Â Posted April 29, 2014 Yeah. But it's a pretty big difference. At least for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted April 29, 2014 Share #113  Posted April 29, 2014 I’m lugging my DMR and 180 summicron tomorrow and for the rest of this week, shooting the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Jamie Cullum first up. Those Noctis looks like small wee beasties compared to the 180 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecycliste Posted April 30, 2014 Share #114  Posted April 30, 2014 I came, I bought, I sold...  Buzz at home, 50mm f/1 Noctilux at f/1.2, square crop at full-frame height.  I found myself leaving the Noctilux at home and carrying a 50mm f/1.4 Summilux v2 instead. So I sold the heavy thing.  The whole point is to travel light, with something smaller than EOS 5D Mk II and assorted zooms. The Noctilux doesn't fit those criteria. 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/225225-noctilust/?do=findComment&comment=2579634'>More sharing options...
erl Posted April 30, 2014 Share #115 Â Posted April 30, 2014 Beautiful dog! You also worked out your lens priorities. Everyone should do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted April 30, 2014 Share #116  Posted April 30, 2014 I came, I bought, I sold...   Buzz at home, 50mm f/1 Noctilux at f/1.2, square crop at full-frame height.    I found myself leaving the Noctilux at home and carrying a 50mm f/1.4 Summilux v2 instead. So I sold the heavy thing.    The whole point is to travel light, with something smaller than EOS 5D Mk II and assorted zooms. The Noctilux doesn't fit those criteria.    Light it is not and neither the smallest of them all but it's surely hard to beat what it can do     Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jbl Posted May 3, 2014 Share #118  Posted May 3, 2014 I suppose this isn’t Noctilux required per se, since this in actually at f/4, but even the f/1.2 Noctilux is plenty sharp.  -jbl 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/225225-noctilust/?do=findComment&comment=2582471'>More sharing options...
jbl Posted May 3, 2014 Share #119  Posted May 3, 2014 To reply to myself… here’s a Noctilux shot to restore this thread :-).  f/0.95. 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/225225-noctilust/?do=findComment&comment=2582503'>More sharing options...
erl Posted May 4, 2014 Share #120 Â Posted May 4, 2014 Beautifully seen and handled. 'The eyes have it' in both subjects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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