Comments on: The magic of the Leica Noctilux F1 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/ Digital Camera and Lens Reviews for Enthusiasts Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:43:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Leica M9 + F1 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-145071 Leica M9 + F1 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:17:40 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-145071 Has anyone tried shooting at F1 focusing at infiniti and find it not sharp? Is this the characteristics of the lens or Has anyone tried shooting at F1 focusing at infiniti and find it not sharp? Is this the characteristics of the lens or

]]> By: Panerai Straps http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-45437 Panerai Straps Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:18:34 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-45437 Im selling my Noctilux F1...anyone interested? -Daniel superdan139@yahoo.com Im selling my Noctilux F1…anyone interested?

-Daniel

superdan139@yahoo.com

]]> By: Steve Marino http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-20889 Steve Marino Sat, 30 Oct 2010 02:00:12 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-20889 I agree, some of those images are magic. But, and it is a big one, a clean Summar on a good LTM camera is better. I agree, some of those images are magic. But, and it is a big one, a clean Summar on a good LTM camera is better.

]]> By: At last… » life.camera.blog http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-12280 At last… » life.camera.blog Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:39:47 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-12280 [...] Pursuant to this post a few months ago…the right situation came along and I just couldn’t resist-I now own the infamous Noctilux! [...] [...] Pursuant to this post a few months ago…the right situation came along and I just couldn’t resist-I now own the infamous Noctilux! [...]

]]> By: Shade http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-4578 Shade Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:33:34 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-4578 Hi Steve, I finally got my hands on a Noctilux. I think mine is the second version, with a detachable hood, and a "50" engraved on the barrel. Is there any significant difference between the versions? Also, mine as apparently sent to Solms Leica to be upgraded to a 6-bit, readjusted and recalibrated (I purchased it in that condition), and came back with a one year full warranty. And it's like new in box. :) One issue is I need to remove the lens cap whenever I want to attach or detach the hood. Is there any pinch type lens cap for 60mm? Hi Steve, I finally got my hands on a Noctilux. I think mine is the second version, with a detachable hood, and a “50″ engraved on the barrel.

Is there any significant difference between the versions?

Also, mine as apparently sent to Solms Leica to be upgraded to a 6-bit, readjusted and recalibrated (I purchased it in that condition), and came back with a one year full warranty.

And it’s like new in box. :)

One issue is I need to remove the lens cap whenever I want to attach or detach the hood. Is there any pinch type lens cap for 60mm?

]]> By: Howard http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-4339 Howard Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:57:40 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-4339 i have got the 4th version of this f1 lens i wonder does it worth it to sell it and get the f0.95 version? or will money be better spent if i got a 50mm asph instead? i have got the 4th version of this f1 lens i wonder does it worth it to sell it and get the f0.95 version? or will money be better spent if i got a 50mm asph instead?

]]> By: Sam http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-3464 Sam Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:59:59 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-3464 isn't the name "noct" reserved for the 58mm 1.2 Noct Nikkor? isn’t the name “noct” reserved for the 58mm 1.2 Noct Nikkor?

]]> By: Sdennis http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-1838 Sdennis Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:04:25 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-1838 Steve, Just curious if this lens is still your only one...and if so, any regrets? I'm actually strongly considering selling my 7 month old, mint 35mm Summilux for this amazing lens. I've been drooling over it for quite some time...! Hesitations are cost (of course) and size, but what a gorgeous image the Noctilux yields! Loving your reviews and insights, by the way-excellent work! Steve,

Just curious if this lens is still your only one…and if so, any regrets? I’m actually strongly considering selling my 7 month old, mint 35mm Summilux for this amazing lens. I’ve been drooling over it for quite some time…! Hesitations are cost (of course) and size, but what a gorgeous image the Noctilux yields!

Loving your reviews and insights, by the way-excellent work!

]]> By: Dan http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-926 Dan Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:48:43 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-926 Anyone shoot the older Nocti 1.2? How does it compare to the Nocti 1.0 and Nocti 0.95? Anyone shoot the older Nocti 1.2? How does it compare to the Nocti 1.0 and Nocti 0.95?

]]> By: Yuenwah http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/#comment-876 Yuenwah Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:29:37 +0000 http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/?p=2448#comment-876 Yes, this is a monster when it is widely opened and with the sharpness at f 5.6 making all my Lecia R and M leaving inside my dry-storage box. I'm on a long match replacing lens with Summilux or above (longing for M f1.2 75mm). My scrap rate with F1 on M6 was high but not in M8 due higher ISO. Focusing with M demand high concentration and acuity in low light and stops me at M8. If M10 features with most GF-1 or EP-2 advanced electronics, I’ll go for it. Yes, this is a monster when it is widely opened and with the sharpness at f 5.6 making all my Lecia R and M leaving inside my dry-storage box. I’m on a long match replacing lens with Summilux or above (longing for M f1.2 75mm).
My scrap rate with F1 on M6 was high but not in M8 due higher ISO. Focusing with M demand high concentration and acuity in low light and stops me at M8. If M10 features with most GF-1 or EP-2 advanced electronics, I’ll go for it.

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