Guest Posted August 11, 2019 Share #41 Posted August 11, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 8/2/2019 at 7:22 PM, low325 said: The Noctilux. It opens the widest so it’s the most versatile. Have fun. Exactly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flu Posted August 11, 2019 Share #42 Posted August 11, 2019 4 hours ago, rent said: Oh wow! 7?! I didn’t know there are this many variation of the APO 50! Which one is your favorite? The titanium comes in a close second, but my favorite is the red one of course! The rarest and most valuable at 4-5 times it's original price. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2019 Share #43 Posted August 11, 2019 35 minutes ago, Flu said: The rarest and most valuable at 4-5 times it's original price. Only if someone is stupid enough to pay that😡😡😡 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted August 11, 2019 Share #44 Posted August 11, 2019 What a most stupid initial question. Of course the most expensive lens is the best lens. There is no doubt about that if you understand nothing about nothing. I am very sorry about that openess. I think that there is enough said. Then I wonder if there are not much more expensive middle format cameras that the TO should consider? The Leica is just the poor man‘s tool. Such an annoying thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flu Posted August 11, 2019 Share #45 Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, NW67 said: Only if someone is stupid enough to pay that😡😡😡 Stupidity isn't rare and happens daily... Tho, I wouldn't necessarily call it stupidity. Perception of value is just different for everyone and for those few 40-50k isn't any "real" sum of money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 11, 2019 Share #46 Posted August 11, 2019 I would love stupid people like that if i were Leica. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 11, 2019 Share #47 Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Peter Karbe, chief designer of the optical development department at Leica, swears by the aspheric Noctilux 1.2-50mm. An optical dream although a manufacturing technical drama. But who can afford it and gets one... My current favorite is the new olive-green Summicron 50mm "Safari". Hopefully Leica still lets follow some other focal lengths in this olive drab. Edited August 11, 2019 by mnutzer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted August 11, 2019 Share #48 Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) @Keek When I look at your wonderful photographs on your web-site you should have no problem to pick the best 50mm four you. Edited August 11, 2019 by M10 for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted August 11, 2019 Share #49 Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) Out of topic, in cinema world, lenses are much much more expensive than our Leica M's (but I think they must sell well counting so many manufacturers) came across this Even not so impressive tech data of this Angenieux 24-290 (x12 zoom) and price is something else ... Leica Thalia Set is not so expensive 😉 I'm happy that cinema production is not my hobby ... Edited August 11, 2019 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 11, 2019 Share #50 Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 36 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: I'm happy that cinema production is not my hobby ... Cinema makers are probably one of the very few creatives who cannot afford their own equipment. They rent and write off. Edited August 11, 2019 by pico 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 17, 2019 Share #51 Posted August 17, 2019 Puts has some recent comments on the performance of various 50mm M lenses... https://photo.imx.nl/blog/files/e6a793732c426ea941ace3b0c3449f56-145.html He's also written several recent blog articles putting lens performance, and reviews, in the broader context of the current digital imaging pipeline, and where things seem to be headed. Jeff 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted August 18, 2019 Share #52 Posted August 18, 2019 He sums it up nicely...and slowly so that one can follow with subtitles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted August 18, 2019 Share #53 Posted August 18, 2019 Most versatile is what you can easily bring. Elmar M 2.8 is cool for me, but I enjoy the perfection of 50 2.0 APO and 50 Lux. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted August 20, 2019 Share #54 Posted August 20, 2019 On 8/17/2019 at 9:29 PM, Chaemono said: He sums it up nicely...and slowly so that one can follow with subtitles. diud spent all his money on the lens and couldn't afford a decent audio setup, lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted August 20, 2019 Share #55 Posted August 20, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 2:19 PM, pico said: Cinema makers are probably one of the very few creatives who cannot afford their own equipment. They rent and write off. More like the production rents it for them, but yes, no need to buy gear like that at a certain point when a rental kit suffices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hiles Posted August 20, 2019 Share #56 Posted August 20, 2019 No one has, so far, mentioned the wonderful Dual Range Summicron. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark II Posted August 20, 2019 Share #57 Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) On 8/18/2019 at 8:17 AM, tobey bilek said: Most versatile is what you can easily bring. Elmar M 2.8 is cool for me, but I enjoy the perfection of 50 2.0 APO and 50 Lux. I think it probably also depends on what you shoot and where. I have been working on a project for night images shot with an M7 and 50 Summilux. Technically it works great, but I now worry a lot when shooting, after witnessing a woman mugged by three men to steal her necklace. In the last month we have had two murders for robbery on the streets alongside us (Las Ramblas, Barcelona), and at the weekend an ambassador from Afghanistan was mugged for his watch. Leica cameras are among those targeted by the muggers and from what I have seen they attack violently and without warning from the outset. So right now my “best” 50mm is my cheapest and least conspicuous - and it might yet be replaced with a beaten up Minolta 7s 😞 Edited August 20, 2019 by Mark II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted August 20, 2019 Share #58 Posted August 20, 2019 Las Ramblas has for many years been known as a grab and run site. When I was last there I was concerned about my M4, but basically didn't make an obvious showing of it except to actually shoot, and everything was just fine. But then I wasn't out on the street after 11pm either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark II Posted August 20, 2019 Share #59 Posted August 20, 2019 Yes. The problem is that they are not just grabbing and running now. In the street next to us a woman was stabbed in the neck so that her purse could be stolen. One man who was mugged for his watch was left with broken bones and internal haemorrhaging. A member of the South Korean consulate died of his injuries in hospital after an attempted robbery. It feels more like when I shot in Brazil than Europe, and I am making similar equipment (and clothing) choices. The best lens (or camera) for me in these circumstances is very different from what I would choose for holiday snaps, portraiture or general travel. A shiny Noctilux might seem like a good choice for night photography, but in Barcelona right now you would be far better off with something that does not scream "loaded tourist". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Posted August 20, 2019 Share #60 Posted August 20, 2019 9 hours ago, Mark II said: I think it probably also depends on what you shoot and where. I have been working on a project for night images shot with an M7 and 50 Summilux. Technically it works great, but I now worry a lot when shooting, after witnessing a woman mugged by three men to steal her necklace. In the last month we have had two murders for robbery on the streets alongside us (Las Ramblas, Barcelona), and at the weekend an ambassador from Afghanistan was mugged for his watch. Leica cameras are among those targeted by the muggers and from what I have seen they attack violently and without warning from the outset. So right now my “best” 50mm is my cheapest and least conspicuous - and it might yet be replaced with a beaten up Minolta 7s 😞 Sad to hear this. Barcelona was one of the most wonderful cities I've ever visited, but I'd guess this is something that can happen with a lot of tourists in any major city especially at late nights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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