j. borger Posted October 13, 2006 Share #1 Posted October 13, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I do not know how to completely delete this thread ...... somebody did not like i uploaded picures from her. Sorry for the inconvenience! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 13, 2006 Posted October 13, 2006 Hi j. borger, Take a look here How about the 75 Lux ...... I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
sdai Posted October 13, 2006 Share #2 Posted October 13, 2006 Han, you can try edit, then choose delete, the there should be a bullet for delete message, then you click on delete this message, you also can ask the site admin or moderator to delete the thread completely if you want ... I guess it's the forum setup that after a certain period of time then you can't delete your post by yourself. I was actually following up your post ... the 75 lux is my favorite too - just can't have enough 75s, 80s, 85s and 90s. The one I use the most for portraiture is actually the 90 Macro-Elmar ... everything in my book has to be sharp, sharp, sharp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. borger Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share #3 Posted October 13, 2006 Han, you can try edit, then choose delete, the there should be a bullet for delete message, then you click on delete this message, you also can ask the site admin or moderator to delete the thread completely if you want ... I guess it's the forum setup that after a certain period of time then you can't delete your post by yourself. I was actually following up your post ... the 75 lux is my favorite too - just can't have enough 75s, 80s, 85s and 90s. The one I use the most for portraiture is actually the 90 Macro-Elmar ... everything in my book has to be sharp, sharp, sharp. I 'm probably to stupid for this Simon I was just wondering about the popularity of the Noctilux by new M8 users and the 75 Lux getting very little attention .... I always wanted to try the Noctilux .. but it is one of those lenses a lot of people lust for but sell in the end because it gets little use because of it's limitations and weight. But now there is hardly one available on the 2nd hand markets. 75 Luxes are widely available for very good prices on the other hand ...... really strange .. this should be a wonderful lens on the M8! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdai Posted October 13, 2006 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2006 I always wanted to try the Noctilux .. but it is one of those lenses a lot of people lust for but sell in the end because it gets little use because of it's limitations and weight. Besides the reasons you've just mentioned, Han ... in my very humble opinion, I think the Noctilux is only good for color photography since most of the B/W stuff done with it give a very gloomy atmosphere to the scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted October 13, 2006 Share #5 Posted October 13, 2006 Besides the reasons you've just mentioned, Han ... in my very humble opinion, I think the Noctilux is only good for color photography since most of the B/W stuff done with it give a very gloomy atmosphere to the scene. Not my experience in the least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbegibson Posted October 13, 2006 Share #6 Posted October 13, 2006 Besides the reasons you've just mentioned, Han ... in my very humble opinion, I think the Noctilux is only good for color photography since most of the B/W stuff done with it give a very gloomy atmosphere to the scene. I bought mine new a little over a year ago. It's on my M7 90% of the time. It has good contrast even at 1.0 -I like the b/w results. I have no idea about color as I've never shot any with it. Yeah, it's kind of heavy and it's slow focusing. I use the Leica wide strap (an accessory for the older R's) on my M7 -it helps distribute the weight. Robbe Gibson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 13, 2006 Share #7 Posted October 13, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Besides the reasons you've just mentioned, Han ... in my very humble opinion, I think the Noctilux is only good for color photography since most of the B/W stuff done with it give a very gloomy atmosphere to the scene. Not my experience either. Not in the least. I can't wait to put mine on the M8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted October 13, 2006 Share #8 Posted October 13, 2006 The two lenses I can't wait to try are my Nocti and a 1930s Summar. I don't expect too much from the Summar in colour, but I'm curious to see what the images look like in b&w. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. borger Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share #9 Posted October 13, 2006 I guess i have to try that Noctilx myself to find out who of you is right. I do B&W photography almost exclusively but must say .. from what i see .... the Noctilux has a unique colorrendition i reallly like ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted October 13, 2006 Share #10 Posted October 13, 2006 Yeah, I had the 75 'lux but never really bonded with it due to poor ergonomics and massive weight. When the 75 'cron was finally officially announced, my Summilux was listed for sale the same week. The Summicron is SO very much better that I don't ever regret the loss of that one f-stop. I doubt you will either. -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrc Posted October 14, 2006 Share #11 Posted October 14, 2006 One reason that Nocti shots look unusual to most people is that so many of them are extreme: low light without flash, or normal light but with dime-thin depth-of-field. Nocti users tend to seek out those situations, or, perhaps always looked for those situations and got a Nocti to deal with them. I think it's going to be an amazing lens on the M8, shot Raw, with all the post-processing manipulations available...It's going to be the all-time nightclub shooter, although the 75 'lux and 90 'cron will give it a run... JC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted October 14, 2006 Share #12 Posted October 14, 2006 John - I'm with you on your comments, I just bought the Noctilux because I find myself really enjoying low light and night time for photos and am trusting it will be a good choice with the M8 that's on order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho_co Posted October 14, 2006 Share #13 Posted October 14, 2006 I love the 75/1.4. It's an older design, less contrasty than the 75 Summicron. I think it was LFI that commented you don't see the lens used very often simply because most people who have one like it so much. My sample is the early one, made in Midland. When Solms began producing it they kept the same optical design but lightened the mount a bit. There's no question, you need to think whether you want to carry it because it is definitely large and heavy. But it has very narrow depth of field if you open it up, and its reproduction ratio at close focus is greater than any other lens in the line before the 90/4 Macro. Versatile and excellent lens in my opinion. --HC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted October 14, 2006 Share #14 Posted October 14, 2006 Like Howard, I love my 75 'lux. Sure it weighs more than the average M lens; but compared to my R9/DMR, it feels like a featherweight. When it's balanced with a TA rapidwinder and Grip, it is very easy to use and balanced. It does occlude the finder slightly, but as a low light lens for theatres, bands etc, it's magic. My tuppence worth Charlie Chan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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