fotografr Posted April 5, 2021 Share #201 Posted April 5, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) At the park near my house. M10-P, f/1.2 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! 9 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4175054'>More sharing options...
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fotografr Posted April 5, 2021 Share #202 Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Watching the day begin early this morning. M10-P, f/1.2 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 April 5, 2021 by fotografr 11 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4175060'>More sharing options...
SoarFM Posted April 6, 2021 Share #203 Posted April 6, 2021 This is a challenging lens. Sometimes it just doesn't work and other times--just wow! Currently I'm finding it quite to my liking at middle distance, wide open in bright contrasty light. Wide open (today I was using it on an SL2) the inherent low contrast brings the bright daylight under control in a very attractive manner. I will append a couple shots to this post tomorrow when I have a proper computer to render the files. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoarFM Posted April 6, 2021 Share #204 Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, fotografr said: If sharpness was the only consideration, I'd be shooting with the 50 APO or the new 35 APO. However, I'm willing to give up a bit of that in order to get the artistic and, in my opinion, beautiful out of focus areas. I agree. I'm hoping I don't wear out that look. As shown in your pics, the lens sharpens up across the frame and gains contrast at 2.8 (and continues that way as stopped down). I think knowing when to stop down will need to be learned so the shot doesn't look overworked. However, of these 2 shots displayed, I prefer the one that is wide open. Edited April 6, 2021 by SoarFM 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 6, 2021 Share #205 Posted April 6, 2021 11 hours ago, SoarFM said: This is a challenging lens. Sometimes it just doesn't work and other times--just wow! Currently I'm finding it quite to my liking at middle distance, wide open in bright contrasty light. Wide open (today I was using it on an SL2) the inherent low contrast brings the bright daylight under control in a very attractive manner. I will append a couple shots to this post tomorrow when I have a proper computer to render the files. A bit of focus shift is also part of the challenge for close range shooting. I did some chart tests yesterday and in stopping down from f/1.2 to f/4 at minimum focus distance, there was a shift toward back focus of about 3/8 inch. This came as no surprise since the lens doesn't have a floating element. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 6, 2021 Share #206 Posted April 6, 2021 (edited) Today was another "hard day at the office." I got together with my arch rival at the billiards hall for an afternoon session. We've been friends, but also fierce pool opponents, for about 45 years. I think these two shots really show how the Noctilux f/1.2 is two entirely different lenses depending on the aperture. One is wide open, the other at f/8. Stopped down, this is an extremely good 50mm lens. Used wide open, the out of focus areas are beautiful. 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 April 6, 2021 by fotografr 8 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4175779'>More sharing options...
SoarFM Posted April 7, 2021 Share #207 Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) These were done in very bright sunlight, around noon, wide open SL2 IMHO, the inherent low contrast wide open is working to great advantage in these particular, and similar conditions. 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 April 7, 2021 by SoarFM 7 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4175856'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 7, 2021 Share #208 Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, SoarFM said: These were done in very bright sunlight, around noon, wide open SL2 IMHO, the inherent low contrast wide open is working to great advantage in these particular, and similar conditions. 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! The colors and contrast look great. I assume you used a ND filter? I just checked out your website. Beautiful work! Edited April 7, 2021 by fotografr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoarFM Posted April 7, 2021 Share #209 Posted April 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, fotografr said: The colors and contrast look great. I assume you used a ND filter? I just checked out your website. Beautiful work! Thank you for the kind words. I did not use an ND filter, the SL2 goes to 1/8000 mechanical and 1/40000 electrical shutter. Speeds were 1/5000 and 1/6400. M10 would have required an ND filter, but alas my M10R rangefinder went out of calibration and is in Germany getting made right.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 12, 2021 Share #210 Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) An artist capturing the color of flowering trees in our University Arboretum. 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 April 12, 2021 by fotografr 12 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4179944'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 12, 2021 Share #211 Posted April 12, 2021 This kind of litter I don't mind. 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! 11 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4180100'>More sharing options...
Wonzo Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share #212 Posted April 13, 2021 This is a comparison between f/1.2 (first image) and f/2.4. Images cropped. Leica M10-P 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4180402'>More sharing options...
Popular Post Flu Posted April 13, 2021 Popular Post Share #213 Posted April 13, 2021 This lens has been sitting on my shelf for a few months. The stars have aligned and Spring is in the air! First time using this lens in a real shoot and I must say the swirly magic is REAL! SL2, 50mm 1.2 Noct wide open. Profoto B1X strobe. 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! 25 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4180499'>More sharing options...
insideline Posted April 13, 2021 Share #214 Posted April 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Flu said: This lens has been sitting on my shelf for a few months. The stars have aligned and Spring is in the air! First time using this lens in a real shoot and I must say the swirly magic is REAL! SL2, 50mm 1.2 Noct wide open. Profoto B1X strobe. 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! Flu, what a fabulous representation of what the new 50 1.2 can produce, just lovely in so many ways and measures, plus very good proof of your photography skills! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flu Posted April 14, 2021 Share #215 Posted April 14, 2021 20 hours ago, insideline said: Flu, what a fabulous representation of what the new 50 1.2 can produce, just lovely in so many ways and measures, plus very good proof of your photography skills! Thank you for the compliments Insideline! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted April 15, 2021 Share #216 Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Flu said: Thank you for the compliments Insideline! I completely agree with him. The image is stunning. I'd like to suggest you also post it in the People section of the Photo Forum where it will get a lot more views. Edited April 15, 2021 by fotografr 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flu Posted April 16, 2021 Share #217 Posted April 16, 2021 14 hours ago, fotografr said: I completely agree with him. The image is stunning. I'd like to suggest you also post it in the People section of the Photo Forum where it will get a lot more views. Thank you Fotografr! I've never seen the people section of the forum before. Thx for the suggestion, will check it out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted April 16, 2021 Share #218 Posted April 16, 2021 On 4/13/2021 at 11:13 AM, Flu said: This lens has been sitting on my shelf for a few months. The stars have aligned and Spring is in the air! First time using this lens in a real shoot and I must say the swirly magic is REAL! SL2, 50mm 1.2 Noct wide open. Profoto B1X strobe. 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! Simply stunning. Well seen, well captured! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo-Sixten Posted April 16, 2021 Share #219 Posted April 16, 2021 Lizzie and Squeaky Sausage. M10M, f/1.2. 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/318586-the-50mm-f12-noctilux-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4182678'>More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted April 19, 2021 Share #220 Posted April 19, 2021 On 4/16/2021 at 4:38 PM, Bo-Sixten said: Lizzie and Squeaky Sausage. M10M, f/1.2. 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! Beautiful rendering. Cute dog! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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