Steven Posted July 4, 2021 Share #81 Posted July 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 10 hours ago, ianman said: Underwhelmed, like it, hate it? Quite inconsistent I’d say. 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 4, 2021 Posted July 4, 2021 Hi Steven, 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!
Steven Posted July 4, 2021 Share #82 Posted July 4, 2021 10 hours ago, ianman said: in your post above you say you have fallen in love with 35mm and never looked back but go on to mention that going on a photo trip you’d take a 28mm only. 35 is and always will be my focal length. Knew it from the moment I tried it, never looked back. Doesnt mean I can't play with other focals ? or is it inconsistent to have a main FL and try others as well ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted July 4, 2021 Share #83 Posted July 4, 2021 Sounds like the time for a group hug. Come on, bring it in, bring it in. Pete. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted July 4, 2021 Share #84 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted July 4, 2021 Share #85 Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, ianman said: But I would have liked to know that when I spend my time sharing experience when a user is choosing a lens, that he already bought the thing weeks earlier. See dates above... I wrote on June 10th “I will get the summaron” I ordered the lens on June 11th. See attached. sorry for the typo. I meant “tried it for a week”. Not a month 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! Quote 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/321705-leica-noctilux-m-50mm-f12-asph-black-version-is-it-limited-run/?do=findComment&comment=4231425'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted July 4, 2021 Share #86 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted July 4, 2021 Share #87 Posted July 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted July 4, 2021 Share #88 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted July 4, 2021 Share #89 Posted July 4, 2021 You know what's coming next don't you.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted July 4, 2021 Share #90 Posted July 4, 2021 Not ... the Spanish Inquisition? Pete. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyphx Posted July 4, 2021 Share #91 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 4, 2021 Share #92 Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, garyphx said: I received mine Congratulations and enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2021 Share #93 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!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2021 Share #94 Posted July 4, 2021 11 hours ago, farnz said: Not ... the Spanish Inquisition? Pete. nobody would expect that🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted July 5, 2021 Share #95 Posted July 5, 2021 11 hours ago, steve 1959 said: You should have told us you had big sausage fingers then we would have advised you not to get the bloody sunmmaron!! 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2021 Share #96 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles tay Posted August 30, 2021 Share #97 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 30, 2021 Share #98 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted August 30, 2021 Share #99 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles tay Posted August 31, 2021 Share #100 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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