Leica 50mm f/1.0 Noctilux
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Had this lens about a year and used it on M6/M7/M8 B&W, Colour + digital and it does produce great results... low light... portraits.... whatever.
but it's big, heavy + obsures the VF... most likely others can do as well with something else.
Is it worth the investment? Well I don't at all regret buying it, won't ever sell it but I guess you have really got to want one and then it is.
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Someone I know, recently bought new locally for $8500+GST! Even second hand prices on eBay has gone up. If you go RFF or LUF, sometimes still can find listing for US$4.5k.
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"Naughtilux" is not for everyone but I love mine. If you like sharp images of the modern lenses, then it is not for you. For this very reason, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to own one cos the previous owner does not like its unsharp images. I only use mine at f1.0-it is where the "Naughtilux" displays its character. Whether, it is worth its investment, I'm not so sure at its current price. But, I think, price will continue to go up as production of this lens has ceased.
There are rumours going on that Leica will come up with a new Noct- the last I heard is that a Limited edition of the Noct will be announced at Photokina 2008 (from reliable source) but I'm sure the price will be much higher than current price.
On the other hand, there are other lenses that are very similar to the Noct in its rendering/drawing such as Canon50mmf0.95, Canon50mmf1.2, Hexanon50mmf1.2 & Hexanon60mmf1.2.
There are rumours going on that Leica will come up with a new Noct- the last I heard is that a Limited edition of the Noct will be announced at Photokina 2008 (from reliable source) but I'm sure the price will be much higher than current price.
On the other hand, there are other lenses that are very similar to the Noct in its rendering/drawing such as Canon50mmf0.95, Canon50mmf1.2, Hexanon50mmf1.2 & Hexanon60mmf1.2.
gommy
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Wow, the first one....how many do you have?......sell to make some money:bsmilie:
lokewl
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If you are selling your Noct, tell me hor!
There is no end to the bittersweet leica love affair is there?
Well basically, i am intrinsically drawn to lowlight shots and the current set up i have (m6+50mmf2+iso400 film) doesnt render too well to the occasion. So i suppose there are alternative courses of action:
1. get an m8 with a much wider spectrum of iso, so i dont have to rely on the availability of the appropriate film - and just stay with the current lens...
2. get the noctilux once and for all. it hurts the pocket, but then there is little else (i hope) i will lust for by way of lenses since i use 50mm lens all the time.
i am very happy with my m6. the leica glow on low light situations is really out of this world. i dont know of option (1) is a good one to take at this point in time, since i am really not technically inclined and given the technical glitches and the fix-ups that an m8 owner needs to do occasionally, its a bit of a pain.
but wow.. i did not realise how expensive this lens is. was thinking it was in the range of sgd5k...
Well basically, i am intrinsically drawn to lowlight shots and the current set up i have (m6+50mmf2+iso400 film) doesnt render too well to the occasion. So i suppose there are alternative courses of action:
1. get an m8 with a much wider spectrum of iso, so i dont have to rely on the availability of the appropriate film - and just stay with the current lens...
2. get the noctilux once and for all. it hurts the pocket, but then there is little else (i hope) i will lust for by way of lenses since i use 50mm lens all the time.
i am very happy with my m6. the leica glow on low light situations is really out of this world. i dont know of option (1) is a good one to take at this point in time, since i am really not technically inclined and given the technical glitches and the fix-ups that an m8 owner needs to do occasionally, its a bit of a pain.
but wow.. i did not realise how expensive this lens is. was thinking it was in the range of sgd5k...
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Still have to add 7% GST!
gommy
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Ya, especially with the current M8 offer, ie plus any free Summarit lens of your choice, still have cash left over! :thumbsup:
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Actually, I've done wonders with a 50/1.5 lens and ISO 800 film. Anything more and you really need a tripod. f/1.5 is already hard to control, f/1 would be worst!
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I have a friend who paid S$10,000 for it at Alan Photo in Funan recently. I am wondering now if he had his carrot chopped.
The f1.0 makes the focusing plane a difficult one to use especially coupled with a slow 1/8 etc shutter speed. I see loads of images from the Noctilux on the net that are extremely beautiful. It is all about the character and how it 'paints'.
However, I am also sure that with that every 1 nice shot you have with the Noctilux, there were 20 that weren't right on the money.
Also, the weight of this sucker is not for everyone. It's ok when you hold it. Terrible on the neck strap though.
It takes practice... this lens and a lot of getting used to. Still, I am going to get one! Just don't know when. Gommy selling? Ha.
The f1.0 makes the focusing plane a difficult one to use especially coupled with a slow 1/8 etc shutter speed. I see loads of images from the Noctilux on the net that are extremely beautiful. It is all about the character and how it 'paints'.
However, I am also sure that with that every 1 nice shot you have with the Noctilux, there were 20 that weren't right on the money.
Also, the weight of this sucker is not for everyone. It's ok when you hold it. Terrible on the neck strap though.
It takes practice... this lens and a lot of getting used to. Still, I am going to get one! Just don't know when. Gommy selling? Ha.
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