Flu Posted September 23, 2020 Share #21 Posted September 23, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Real question is whether or not the lens will have specific limited edition lens # engraved onto it. At least this keeps them a little bit more honest somewhat. And it would encourage more people to buy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 23, 2020 Posted September 23, 2020 Hi Flu, Take a look here Noctilux 1:1.2/50 Asph. Limited Edition. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
luigi bertolotti Posted September 25, 2020 Share #22 Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) On 9/23/2020 at 11:06 PM, Flu said: Real question is whether or not the lens will have specific limited edition lens # engraved onto it. At least this keeps them a little bit more honest somewhat. And it would encourage more people to buy. Considering that it gets some interest even in a small set of people like in this thread; I suspect that a "special edition" of 100 will sell by sure... and quickly... 😉 : so, to make a smart and correct move thay could do : a) a chrome batch of 100 - with proper number, accompanying signed card etc... b) then an "unlimited" one in black, cutting 1000-1500 Euros (room to maneuver, at this point) Only drawback for purists... 😁 in such a way it would be the no limited version to be a real remake of the original, which was black only (chromes were prototypes) Edited September 25, 2020 by luigi bertolotti 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01maciel Posted October 23, 2020 Share #23 Posted October 23, 2020 Am 15.9.2020 um 13:54 schrieb RF’sDelight: Even if most of you are checking Leicarumors.com from time to time, here's is another interesting Leica heritage lens edition: While you are waiting for the new heritage lens you can bridge the gap with a second hand Noctilux M 1.2 for 44 900 EUR only. What a bargain. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 23, 2020 Share #24 Posted October 23, 2020 (edited) I wonder when the Noctilux 1.2 'Replica' hit the market, will the Original 50 Noctilux 1.2's price change a bit ? In which direction, more or less expensive than now or just no change ? Would the Replica's price level change that ? Anyway, I don't care for the Original 'always too high' second hand price, ... just curious ( my collector's side ! ). Edited October 23, 2020 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 23, 2020 Share #25 Posted October 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, a.noctilux said: will the Original 50 Noctilux 1.2's price change a bit ? Not quite in same league, but the 5.6/28mm values have held up (I know it's LTM v M bayonet). Same with Thambar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelG Posted October 23, 2020 Share #26 Posted October 23, 2020 43 minutes ago, pedaes said: Not quite in same league, but the 5.6/28mm values have held up (I know it's LTM v M bayonet). Same with Thambar? I think the issue maybe is that both of those originals (at least the ones I have looked at) are lower priced than the new versions... If they release the rumoured replica I'll be very tempted 🙄 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 23, 2020 Share #27 Posted October 23, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 21 minutes ago, NigelG said: ... If they release the rumoured replica I'll be very tempted 🙄 😇 I hope for this Noctilux 1.2 AA Replica since the day I purchased the Summaron-M 5.6/28. Even if the M 28mm is not the very same as the original 2.8cm, not the same filter size E34 (in place of A36 which would be nice, but why not), the coating is "better done". Since some time now, I try to save some money for "the Day". Hoping that my saving would be enough when the "Noct-Day" comes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 24, 2020 Share #28 Posted October 24, 2020 18 hours ago, a.noctilux said: I wonder when the Noctilux 1.2 'Replica' hit the market, will the Original 50 Noctilux 1.2's price change a bit ? In which direction, more or less expensive than now or just no change ? Would the Replica's price level change that ? Anyway, I don't care for the Original 'always too high' second hand price, ... just curious ( my collector's side ! ). As you say, the old is already at stellar values... (I keep track of them time to time...not for buying but for the bitter tasting of having sold mine 36 years ago at a "normal used price"... 🥶) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR120 Posted October 24, 2020 Share #29 Posted October 24, 2020 5 hours ago, luigi bertolotti said: As you say, the old is already at stellar values... (I keep track of them time to time...not for buying but for the bitter tasting of having sold mine 36 years ago at a "normal used price"... 🥶) Luigi - I know that bitter taste very well. Not for this lens but for many fine summilux lenses that I let go in my youth. I needed newer/faster slr's (and longer glass) for the direction of my work at that time. Some fine lenses - and yes that bitter taste. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 25, 2020 Share #30 Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Having read this Bill Rosauer article link found here: So ... I have some sceptical thinking concerning "onion rings" which may be present on the new Replica Noctilux with aspherical lenses From the Bill's cited article, two images to be compared: 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 October 25, 2020 by a.noctilux 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/313362-noctilux-11250-asph-limited-edition/?do=findComment&comment=4068036'>More sharing options...
pedaes Posted October 31, 2020 Share #31 Posted October 31, 2020 See a well known Dealer is asking €5000 +VAT for a f1.2 Hood! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted October 31, 2020 Share #32 Posted October 31, 2020 5 hours ago, pedaes said: See a well known Dealer is asking €5000 +VAT for a f1.2 Hood! 🥳 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted January 27, 2021 Share #33 Posted January 27, 2021 https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/1354197656940072962 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share #34 Posted January 27, 2021 The heritage of this lens is one thing but the notable smaller size compared to the other Noctis is another thing. So tempting! 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! 4 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/313362-noctilux-11250-asph-limited-edition/?do=findComment&comment=4126543'>More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted January 27, 2021 Share #35 Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, padam said: https://twitter.com/nokishita_c/status/1354197656940072962 E49 filter, very nice choice over the old Series filter 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted January 27, 2021 Share #36 Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) Does 1.2 or 1.4 matter? Does it really matter? At the moment I do not fully understand what the difference is compared to a Lux. Is it a lens for collectors? Is it the vintage look? To me it is not tempting yet. But I must say that I never had any Noctilux. Edited January 27, 2021 by M10 for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam Posted January 27, 2021 Share #37 Posted January 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, M10 for me said: Does 1.2 or 1.4 matter? Does it really matter? At the moment I do not fully understand what the difference is compared to a Lux. Is it a lens for collectors? Is it the vintage look? To me it is not tempting yet. But I must say that I never had any Noctilux. Kind of answered the question yourself, it has a completely different look to any lens, it was so ahead of its time that it is still more than sharp enough on today's cameras. For a lens designed in 1966, that really says a lot. So if you want this specific look, you can only get it like it by buying this. While this is subjective, it is also one of the most beautiful lenses ever created. The Summilux is perceived as "crazy" compared to a bog standard common 50mm lens. This lens makes the Summilux seem to be the common 50mm lens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted January 27, 2021 Share #38 Posted January 27, 2021 Thx. I understand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share #39 Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) vor 32 Minuten schrieb M10 for me: Does 1.2 or 1.4 matter? Does it really matter? At the moment I do not fully understand what the difference is compared to a Lux. Is it a lens for collectors? Is it the vintage look? To me it is not tempting yet. But I must say that I never had any Noctilux. The original Noctilux f1.2 was a milestone in Leica's lens development (first aspherical lens) and due to the uneconomic production costs they made not that many. At least since the digital M era began, the 1.2 became some kind of holy grail in Leicas historical lens line up (next to the also hand grinded Summilux-M 1:1.4/35 »Aspherical«). Bottom line: As long as there is no signifikant difference in the design of the optical elements it’s all about this heritage and the (barrel)design of the Noctilux f1.2. No photographic need makes use of the difference between 1.4 and 1.2 IMHO. Edited January 27, 2021 by RF’sDelight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted January 27, 2021 Share #40 Posted January 27, 2021 43 minutes ago, M10 for me said: Does 1.2 or 1.4 matter? Does it really matter? When I was a Canon user, I upgraded from f/1.4 to f/1.2, and that actually felt like a big change. Much bigger than you might think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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