farnz Posted July 4, 2021 Share #61 Posted July 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sounds like the time for a group hug. Come on, bring it in, bring it in. Pete. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 4, 2021 Posted July 4, 2021 Hi farnz, Take a look here Leica Noctilux-m 50mm f1.2 ASPH black version is it limited run?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
a.noctilux Posted July 4, 2021 Share #62 Posted July 4, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, farnz said: Sounds like the time for a group hug. Come on, bring it in, bring it in. Pete. 👍 Nothing in lenses choice IS a goal for life or definitive, for me. So Ian don't take it too seriously), Steven you do the thing that It took me decades to do so 😄. Edited July 4, 2021 by a.noctilux 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted July 4, 2021 Share #63 Posted July 4, 2021 @Steven you don't need to prove anything. One of my many problems is that I have a good memory and eye for detail, so when things don't add up I tend to notice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted July 4, 2021 Share #64 Posted July 4, 2021 Of course, that should have been "Two of my many problems are that I have a good memory and eye for detail,..." so much for the "eye for detail" thing! 😂 😂 😂 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted July 4, 2021 Share #65 Posted July 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, ianman said: Of course, that should have been "Two of my many problems are that I have a good memory and eye for detail,..." so much for the "eye for detail" thing! 😂 😂 😂 Of course that should have read "Three of my many problems are that I have a good memory and eye for detail, and not being able to count." (Apologies, Ian, I just couldn't resist.) Pete 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted July 4, 2021 Share #66 Posted July 4, 2021 You know what's coming next don't you.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted July 4, 2021 Share #67 Posted July 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Not ... the Spanish Inquisition? Pete. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyphx Posted July 4, 2021 Share #68 Posted July 4, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 2:17 AM, pedaes said: Are any trickling through? Yes. I received mine from Leica Store Miami this past Monday (June 26). The lens is a little heavier than I expected but balance on my M10R is good (much better than a .95 Noctilux). Rendering is lovely soft. Stop down to f2 and everything sharpens up nicely. JPGs from the M10R are so good sometimes there's little need to tinker with RAW files. If one plans on keeping this lens for a long time and you like shooting a 50mm lens then the nearly $8KUS price is worth the money (my opinion). 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 4, 2021 Share #69 Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, garyphx said: I received mine Congratulations and enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2021 Share #70 Posted July 4, 2021 13 hours ago, Steven said: Just taking the time I need to make my opinion. And I dont see what's inconsistent, when things aren't taken out of context. Underwhelmed by the "vintage look" that everybody claimed it has, I didn't see that at all. Liked it, cause it's hard not to appreciate a lens that is so small, and has such excellent image quality, wether one likes the rendering or not. Hated it, because I wanted to love it, but I could not because of it's limitations (noise photos indoor, long focus throw, fingers in front of the lens of 50% of my photos)... the frustration turned into hate. I returned the lens. You should have told us you had big sausage fingers then we would have advised you not to get the bloody sunmmaron!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2021 Share #71 Posted July 4, 2021 11 hours ago, farnz said: Not ... the Spanish Inquisition? Pete. nobody would expect that🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2021 Share #72 Posted July 5, 2021 12 hours ago, Steven said: I don't! I have nice elegant fingers. But the fact that the focus throw is so long makes me inevitably pass in front of the lens to bring the focus tab all the way up. Nah, I don't like that lens at all ergonomically. I am fine with it ergonomically but i do understand what you mean and its not for everyone in that way of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles tay Posted August 30, 2021 Share #73 Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) I have the opportunity to place an order for 50mm f1.2 Noctilux 2021 version, i did a test run on it. Is it worth the buy vs 50mm f0.95 version? Edited August 30, 2021 by charles tay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 30, 2021 Share #74 Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, charles tay said: ... worth ... In what way? Price? Performance? Character? Rarity? Speed? Something else? You're asking forum members to make a value judgement but we each have our own value systems and priorities, which are likely to be different from yours. Since you've already done a test run on it you need to decide if it's worth it to you. 🙂 Pete. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted August 30, 2021 Share #75 Posted August 30, 2021 14 hours ago, charles tay said: I have the opportunity to place an order for 50mm f1.2 Noctilux 2021 version, i did a test run on it. Is it worth the buy vs 50mm f0.95 version? Take photos with both and then decide. They are really quite different, in size and handling as well as photographically. Other users cannot decide what is right for you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles tay Posted August 31, 2021 Share #76 Posted August 31, 2021 Thanks i went back to the shop and did more use for both lens. In the end, i prefer the 50mm f1.2 weight and handling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted November 2, 2021 Share #77 Posted November 2, 2021 I took the plunge and man, was surprised with this heritage noctilux… hope everyone is a happy camper by now a noctilux that can be carried all day 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
insideline Posted November 2, 2021 Share #78 Posted November 2, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, jakontil said: I took the plunge and man, was surprised with this heritage noctilux… hope everyone is a happy camper by now a noctilux that can be carried all day Congratulations on your new 1.2! I too purchased it and compared it to all of my Noctilux's and completely agree with you about its lovely size as well as a much better than expected build quality as it feels wonderful in the hand, but in the end I did not keep it. as I shared in a previous thread I found the wide open performance to be exaggerated and too swirly, then at f2 on up it changes into a nice, sharp and contrasty modern lens whereas my original 1968 copy is smoother with a more controlled artistic look wide open along with a more pastel color palette. My f1 Noctilux is my character lens and cost me a fraction of the new remake 1.2 price. It is a neat lens but for me there was more to its appeal than just its wonderful small size as its performance left me a bit underwhelmed overall, yet for those with no Noctilux's in their quiver it could very well make for a wonderful and useful 50. Edited November 2, 2021 by insideline grammer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted November 3, 2021 Share #79 Posted November 3, 2021 12 hours ago, insideline said: Congratulations on your new 1.2! I too purchased it and compared it to all of my Noctilux's and completely agree with you about its lovely size as well as a much better than expected build quality as it feels wonderful in the hand, but in the end I did not keep it. as I shared in a previous thread I found the wide open performance to be exaggerated and too swirly, then at f2 on up it changes into a nice, sharp and contrasty modern lens whereas my original 1968 copy is smoother with a more controlled artistic look wide open along with a more pastel color palette. My f1 Noctilux is my character lens and cost me a fraction of the new remake 1.2 price. It is a neat lens but for me there was more to its appeal than just its wonderful small size as its performance left me a bit underwhelmed overall, yet for those with no Noctilux's in their quiver it could very well make for a wonderful and useful 50. Hi mate, exactly what your thoughts are, considering u have the original and f1 noct, I’d probably stick with ‘em too but what i have is the 0.95, despite being a beast of its own, the 1.2 is a nice addition that i’d keep 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
insideline Posted November 3, 2021 Share #80 Posted November 3, 2021 9 hours ago, jakontil said: Hi mate, exactly what your thoughts are, considering u have the original and f1 noct, I’d probably stick with ‘em too but what i have is the 0.95, despite being a beast of its own, the 1.2 is a nice addition that i’d keep Hello Jakontil, I would make the same choice as you as I sold my .95 as it simply was too large to be considered a regular use lens regardless of how beautifully it renders. The new 1.2 is the perfect size to be used all of the time, and as I said previously to me the build quality feels superior to my other modern Leica lenses. Enjoy the lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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