hmathias Posted June 23, 2019 Share #161 Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) As most of you know: One of the three factors of the amount of Depth of Field is the distance to the point of focus. The other two being aperture, and lens focal length. Many of the examples in this excellent thread of pictures where the DoF seems excessively small is simply the result of the principle point of focus being too close to the camera. This is easily fixed (if it’s a problem) by stopping down slightly. This isn’t a problem that can be blamed on the Noctilux as a lens of choice. Edited June 23, 2019 by hmathias Typo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fotografr Posted June 25, 2019 Share #162 Posted June 25, 2019 Today in the garden. M10/Noctilux 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! 6 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/297666-show-us-your-noctilux-wide-open-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3765878'>More sharing options...
Metin Colak Posted June 25, 2019 Share #163 Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) A magical lens in every respect, Leica M240+Noctilux-M 50mm f1 @f1 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! https://500px.com/metintext Edited June 25, 2019 by Metin Colak 15 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! https://500px.com/metintext ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/297666-show-us-your-noctilux-wide-open-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3766381'>More sharing options...
Popular Post fotografr Posted July 4, 2019 Popular Post Share #164 Posted July 4, 2019 A portion of my usual morning walk along the lakeshore path. M10, Noctilux @ f/1.0 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! 26 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/297666-show-us-your-noctilux-wide-open-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3771637'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 4, 2019 Share #165 Posted July 4, 2019 Day Lilies along the side of my driveway. M10, Noctilux @ f/1.0 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! 5 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/297666-show-us-your-noctilux-wide-open-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3771638'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 4, 2019 Share #166 Posted July 4, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 3:07 AM, evikne said: That's why my number one wish for the M11 is faster shutter speed and lower base ISO. Agreed. A native ISO of 50 would be wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 4, 2019 Share #167 Posted July 4, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 6/14/2019 at 5:45 PM, Peter Kilmister said: @pico It wasn't me rattling my brains, it was @SMAL. 😁 Somehow I have misapplied the quote feature. My fault. Sorry. Oh, SMAL is no-more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted July 4, 2019 Share #168 Posted July 4, 2019 12 minutes ago, fotografr said: Agreed. A native ISO of 50 would be wonderful. May I ask why? Digital sensor behavior is nothing like film ISO. I look forward to being enlightened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 4, 2019 Share #169 Posted July 4, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 5:20 PM, Peter Kilmister said: Just don't expect me to be impressed with a passing phase. Albeit one that has been "passing" since 1966. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deido Posted July 4, 2019 Share #170 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) SL with Nocti, Aperture 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! Edited July 4, 2019 by Deido 1 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/297666-show-us-your-noctilux-wide-open-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3771768'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 4, 2019 Share #171 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, pico said: May I ask why? Digital sensor behavior is nothing like film ISO. I look forward to being enlightened. To enable shooting at wide apertures without resorting to ND filters. Perhaps I'm the one who needs to be enlightened. I'm under the impression that a low sensor ISO is akin to a low ASA film. Without getting too technical, tell me how that's incorrect. I think most everyone here understands that film ISO refers to silver halide crystals reacting to light exposure and that with digital sensors what is being referenced by ISO is electrons being charged. But the bottom line is that a low base ISO in a digital sensor will result in the ability to capture images with low noise while using wide apertures in bright light with fast shutter speeds, just as a low ISO film would allow someone to shoot large apertures and fast shutters and have no issues with grain. Edited July 4, 2019 by fotografr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanGeist Posted July 4, 2019 Share #172 Posted July 4, 2019 Am 22.6.2019 um 10:07 schrieb evikne: That's why my number one wish for the M11 is faster shutter speed and lower base ISO. ND filters usually work like a charm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted July 4, 2019 Share #173 Posted July 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, vanGeist said: ND filters usually work like a charm. I think they are cumbersome. And I think that a camera should be able to handle a native lens without any aids. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedro Posted July 4, 2019 Share #174 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) 44 minutes ago, evikne said: I think they are cumbersome. And I think that a camera should be able to handle a native lens without any aids. if you want to shoot what are effectively low light lenses wide open in full day light, I don't think it is fair to blame a camera (with only a mechanical shutter) for not being able to cope I am not a huge fan of ND filters myself in this context (although I love them for other uses, i.e. landscapes) and would also love to have a 50 ISO but more for overall quality and DR Edited July 4, 2019 by Fedro 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted July 4, 2019 Share #175 Posted July 4, 2019 ISO 50 wouldn't be enough alone to shoot at f/1.0 in daylight, but in combination with a faster shutter it could be possible. 1/8000th sec. should be sufficient. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronilux Posted July 4, 2019 Share #176 Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) vor einer Stunde schrieb evikne: I think they are cumbersome. And I think that a camera should be able to handle a native lens without any aids. Exactly. It also seems like, no matter how thin the filters are, they all add some extra vignette, cause the lens is already calculated on its absolute minimum size. Why would one buy a Noctilux to shoot it at f8? There are plenty of other awesome lenses that do a better job at this. Edited July 4, 2019 by Cronilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 4, 2019 Share #177 Posted July 4, 2019 2 hours ago, Deido said: SL with Nocti, Aperture 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! Sorry, but to Jaap’s earlier point, I see no benefit by shooting wide open here. Makes me dizzy. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted July 4, 2019 Share #178 Posted July 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Cronilux said: Exactly. It also seems like, no matter how thin the filters are, they all add some extra vignette, cause the lens is already calculated on its absolute minimum size. Why would one buy a Noctilux to shoot it at f8? There are plenty of other awesome lenses that do a better job at this. The f/1.0 Noctilux does render colors differently. Even at smaller apertures it has a rather unique look that many people really find appealing. Some versions are also tack sharp at small apertures and could easily suffice as ones only 50mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronilux Posted July 5, 2019 Share #179 Posted July 5, 2019 vor 2 Stunden schrieb fotografr: The f/1.0 Noctilux does render colors differently. Even at smaller apertures it has a rather unique look that many people really find appealing. Some versions are also tack sharp at small apertures and could easily suffice as ones only 50mm. The focus shift on the f1 Noctilux is not really helping with that. Mine is tack sharp too, but in my humble opinion the Noctilux is made to be shot wide open. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my Noctilux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedro Posted July 5, 2019 Share #180 Posted July 5, 2019 3 hours ago, fotografr said: The f/1.0 Noctilux does render colors differently. Even at smaller apertures it has a rather unique look that many people really find appealing. Some versions are also tack sharp at small apertures and could easily suffice as ones only 50mm. agree that it is a very versatile lens that is unique at different apertures. I don't think it needs to be shot always wide open, although it is of course great to have the option magical when used properly and with an idea in mind, but those who say that it is often overused and at times detrimental to the picture definitely have a point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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