pop Posted March 25, 2017 Share #41 Posted March 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have to assume anyone participating on this forum is computer literate enough to do their own Google search. That's what I did to reach my conclusion prior to starting this thread. And in answer to a prior question someone asked about whether this thread was turning into an advertisement, no it is not. I read about the lens in Photo District News and it interested me. I thought others here might share that interest. Unfortunately it seems difficult to carry on conversations here very long without having them turn into a dogfight. I'm moving on and have nothing more to add on this topic. I am indeed qualified to do my own searches, and not only Google. However, as your rather wide claims are not addressed by the article you linked to in your opening post, I think it would not be amiss to mention the sources which do agree with your claim. Things can become unwieldy when members have to leave the discussion in order to look everywhere for sources that might or might not support the statements uttered by other members. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ECohen Posted March 25, 2017 Share #42 Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) I have to assume anyone participating on this forum is computer literate enough to do their own Google search. That's what I did to reach my conclusion prior to starting this thread. And in answer to a prior question someone asked about whether this thread was turning into an advertisement, no it is not. I read about the lens in Photo District News and it interested me. I thought others here might share that interest. Unfortunately it seems difficult to carry on conversations here very long without having them turn into a dogfight. I'm moving on and have nothing more to add on this topic. FWIW I appreciate you informing me of this lens.......No chance I'd pay 11K for .95 or 7k for used .95 but I could see this being a fine alternative if I'm ever bitten by the .95 bug. Maybe by then it will come in an M mount? You are playing to a rough crowd on this forum but so you know your efforts and information are very much appreciated...and I'll do my own due diligence Thank You Edited March 25, 2017 by ECohen 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lucan Posted March 25, 2017 Share #43 Posted March 25, 2017 I have to assume anyone participating on this forum is computer literate enough to do their own Google search. That's what I did to reach my conclusion prior to starting this thread. And in answer to a prior question someone asked about whether this thread was turning into an advertisement, no it is not. I read about the lens in Photo District News and it interested me. I thought others here might share that interest. Unfortunately it seems difficult to carry on conversations here very long without having them turn into a dogfight. I'm moving on and have nothing more to add on this topic. I always try to do my own search,failing finding satisfaction,I turn to fello respectable members for thier views. On this matter,all I could find are there news articles to tell the world about this lens,but I could not find any comparisons. If you know of any then why not share? May I repeat again that if you like this lens (only available for Sony E mount),there is no alternative but to mount it on a Sony mirrorless,APS or FF. That doesnt mean you have to abandone Leica. Furthermore,why dont you approach Meyer with your suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 25, 2017 Share #44 Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) Some might be surprised by the fidelity of fast lenses for mirror-less cameras of less than full frame. I do use full-frame fast lenses on Leicas, but also, for example Voigtlander's 25mm F/0.95 which is deadly sharp. Explore and enjoy unless you have plans to spend 10X too much to display 50%. . Edited March 26, 2017 by pico 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted March 26, 2017 Share #45 Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) Some might be surprised by the fidelity of fast lenses for mirror-less cameras of less than full frame. I do use full-frame fast lenses on Leicas, but also, for example Voigtlander's 25mm F/0.95 which is deadly sharp. Explore and enjoy unless you have plans to spend 10X too much to display 50%. . If it doesn't fit the full frame format....doesn't it vignette? Or do you not care and just crop it? I never considered doing that before?..............interesting...... hummm Even in the view camera days, if the lens didn't cover I didn't use it....but I guess there really no reason not to,if the resolution is there?` It does open up an bunch of new possibilities Edited March 26, 2017 by ECohen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted March 26, 2017 Share #46 Posted March 26, 2017 If it doesn't fit the full frame format....doesn't it vignette? Or do you not care and just crop it? I never considered doing that before?..............interesting...... hummm The Voigtlander 25mm F/0.95 does not vignette on the 4/3rd format. I have not used it for ages, but will look for example images. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted March 26, 2017 Share #47 Posted March 26, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) The Voigtlander 25mm F/0.95 does not vignette on the 4/3rd format. I have not used it for ages, but will look for example images. What camera are you using this lens on ? I was thinking full frame .....my mistake Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share #48 Posted March 26, 2017 (edited) I always try to do my own search,failing finding satisfaction,I turn to fello respectable members for thier views. On this matter,all I could find are there news articles to tell the world about this lens,but I could not find any comparisons. If you know of any then why not share? May I repeat again that if you like this lens (only available for Sony E mount),there is no alternative but to mount it on a Sony mirrorless,APS or FF. That doesnt mean you have to abandone Leica. Furthermore,why dont you approach Meyer with your suggestions? Basic information about the company and the lenses they make: https://www.meyer-op...litz.com/en-us/ Reviews, image samples and other info: https://www.ephotozi...ii-6327/reviews https://www.dpreview...or-sony-e-mount http://www.photograp...50mm_f_0.95_ii/ https://diglloyd.com...nus50f0_95.html http://www.mirrorles...-f0-95-ii-lens/ As to contacting the company about future plans for an M mount with this lens, I have done that already but it's only been a couple of days and I don't expect to hear back until well past the weekend. As to buying a Sony camera, I will say again I have no desire or intention of starting another camera system. I am not a fan of Sony cameras but see no point of elaborating on that in this thread. The fact that the lens is not now available with an M mount certainly doesn't mean it never will be. I do not need this lens. It simply appeals to me. So does the 0.95 Noctilux, but not enough for me to put out somewhere between $7000 and $11,000. There are no comparisons of the Nocturnus to the Noctilux, because the Nocturnus cannot be used at this point on a Leica M body. I seriously doubt that anyone with a Sony body and the 50mm Nocturnus is also going to have the 0.95 Noctilux with a Leica M to Sony E adapter for comparison purposes. I remain impressed with what I've read, the image samples I've seen and with the company itself. Edited March 26, 2017 by fotografr Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2017 Share #49 Posted March 26, 2017 Euroscops??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted March 27, 2017 Share #50 Posted March 27, 2017 Multidimensional characterrific fingerprint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share #51 Posted March 27, 2017 Guess this thread was all for nothing. I just heard back from Benedikt Hartmann at Meyer Optik who informed me the Nocturnus will not be offered in an M mount in the near future. I'm still glad I've familiarized myself with their line of lenses because several are available in the M mount and they provide a very unique look at reasonable prices. I'm pretty sure I'll end up with one before long. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted March 27, 2017 Share #52 Posted March 27, 2017 I had fun and learned something new......so thats something Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2017 Share #53 Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Multidimensional characterrific fingerprint.Transforming nowhere-anywhere into Rio and Miami Beach... out-of-the-cam! Edited March 27, 2017 by tri Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted March 27, 2017 Share #54 Posted March 27, 2017 Transforming nowhere-anywhere into Rio and Miami Beach... out-of-the-cam! Anything out of nothing and nothing out of anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otho Posted May 1, 2017 Share #55 Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Meyer-Optik-Görlitz Nocturnus 50mm f/0.95 II - Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95: https://petapixel.com/2017/04/29/meyer-optik-gorlitz-nocturnus-50mm-f0-95-ii-based-mitakon-zhongyi-speedmaster-50mm-f0-95/ Edited May 1, 2017 by otho Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted May 1, 2017 Share #56 Posted May 1, 2017 Guess this thread was all for nothing. I just heard back from Benedikt Hartmann at Meyer Optik who informed me the Nocturnus will not be offered in an M mount in the near future. Perhaps they followed the SLR Magic's "Noktor Hyperprime" saga and figured that it's not that easy to make the RF coupling work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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