Leica Lovers Anonymous

Oh, Negative. You always rub it in

It probably blocks a fair amount of viewfinder with that hood on.

Echo63 wrote in post #15896600
One day, i will own one of those ! (But it might take me a few more years to save for it)

If you need a fix, the Voigtländer 50mm f/1.1 Nokton isn't too bad; though I'd opt for the Noctilux f/1 if possible. The Voigtländer 35mm f/1.2 Nokton is another sweet lens; albeit 35mm.

palaima wrote in post #15896616
Oh, Negative. You always rub it in

It probably blocks a fair amount of viewfinder with that hood on.

LOL! Yeah, bad habit - sorry!

It does block a good bit of the finder, yes - I won't lie. Not quite 1/4 of it. After shooting a RF long enough you start to ignore the lens. Since you can move the camera, you can see what's behind it, and just frame using the other sides/corners.

Double Negative wrote in post #15896643
If you need a fix, the Voigtländer 50mm f/1.1 Nokton isn't too bad; though I'd opt for the Noctilux f/1 if possible. The Voigtländer 35mm f/1.2 Nokton is another sweet lens; albeit 35mm.

I need to get a Leica first ! (planning on a M and Zeiss 50mm f2 Planar, or 50 f2.5 elmarit towards the end of this year, then 28 f2.8 and 90 f2 next year, the year after that will be a 50 summilux, or maybe a noctilux - if i can justify the extra cost, and am still doing a lot of pics at night where i may need the speed)

From what i have read, the CV Nokton shows quite a bit of focus shift from f2 through to f5.6ish - so wouldnt really suit me as a "one lens" solution - i may wind up with one just for the speed and minimal DOF of f1.1 though (but after buying a sigma 70-200 and 24-70 - i have learnt its better to save and spend the extra money and get the gear you really want, that way you dont have to buy it later after already spending a bunch of cash - although the price difference between nokton and noctilux would buy me a second body to use the nokton with)

Double Negative wrote in post #15895903
I did say almost...

I love shooting this bad boy, and the closer to wide open - the better. A 3-stop ND filter is a must during the day!

as did i

is this picture wide open? looks almost like a bokeh panorama haha

Double Negative wrote in post #15895903
I did say almost...

I love shooting this bad boy, and the closer to wide open - the better. A 3-stop ND filter is a must during the day!

SWWEEEEEET!!!!!

Echo63 wrote in post #15896758
I need to get a Leica first ! (planning on a M and Zeiss 50mm f2 Planar, or 50 f2.5 elmarit towards the end of this year, then 28 f2.8 and 90 f2 next year, the year after that will be a 50 summilux, or maybe a noctilux - if i can justify the extra cost, and am still doing a lot of pics at night where i may need the speed)

From what i have read, the CV Nokton shows quite a bit of focus shift from f2 through to f5.6ish - so wouldnt really suit me as a "one lens" solution - i may wind up with one just for the speed and minimal DOF of f1.1 though (but after buying a sigma 70-200 and 24-70 - i have learnt its better to save and spend the extra money and get the gear you really want, that way you dont have to buy it later after already spending a bunch of cash - although the price difference between nokton and noctilux would buy me a second body to use the nokton with)

Yes, a Leica is a prerequisite, hehe. Or at least something that'll take an M mount lens via adapter... The Planar is a sweeeeet lens. Super sharp, great Zeiss qualities. Add in the 28 and 90 like you're planning and you've got it made. I like the 28/50/90 spread myself. I went with a Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH, Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH and Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8. Bonus - they're all a 46mm filter.

The 50 Nokton does shift a bit and IQ (bokeh) at f/1.1 is... Hit or miss. But it's a decent lens, and fast. It does pay to save a little longer and get what you really want though, yes... And if you want THE 50mm for Leica - get the Summilux. Noctilux is nice, but big and heavy.

JimmyDude911 wrote in post #15896937
as did i

is this picture wide open? looks almost like a bokeh panorama haha

You know, it's supposed to be... But it might be f/1.4ish. I'd think a thinner DoF if it were wide open, but... It's possible.

airfrogusmc wrote in post #15897050
SWWEEEEEET!!!!!

I'll have more tomorrow. Hehe.

haha make sure you use some sexy lighting as it is quite classy camera pron hahaha

just joined the club with a used m8.2 a a pair of voigtlanders(40 1.4 and 21 f/4)
i am in love, still getting the hang of everything, but it never leaves my side

Double Negative wrote in post #15895903
I did say almost...

I love shooting this bad boy, and the closer to wide open - the better. A 3-stop ND filter is a must during the day!

This is what goes in my B&H shopping cart the day I win the lottery.

Awesome!

Went to New Orleans for the weekend. Walked around French Quarter and took pictures of the performers. Great City, I need to go there just to do street photography. So many fascinating people.

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^ Very nice!

I shot a whole boatload with the Noctilux today, mostly all wide open (had an 8x ND glued on). Should have some to share tomorrow!

neekon wrote in post #15898286
just joined the club with a used m8.2 a a pair of voigtlanders(40 1.4 and 21 f/4)
i am in love, still getting the hang of everything, but it never leaves my side

Hey, nice! Congrats neekon! Two very nice lenses too - small, light, sharp. Pick up some Heliopan 486 (UV/IR) filters - cheaper than the Leica ones. The M does make a great companion, especially with small lenses. The Color Skopars are my favorite for that sort of shooting.

Leffe67 wrote in post #15898292
This is what goes in my B&H shopping cart the day I win the lottery.

Awesome!

Yeah, it's a shock to the system, no doubt!

neekon wrote in post #15898286
just joined the club with a used m8.2 a a pair of voigtlanders(40 1.4 and 21 f/4)
i am in love, still getting the hang of everything, but it never leaves my side

couple shots

Welcome to the club!

Double Negative wrote in post #15897167
You know, it's supposed to be... But it might be f/1.4ish. I'd think a thinner DoF if it were wide open, but... It's possible.

not wide open?! blasphemy! haha