Leica Noctilux 0.95 Unplugged

[CharlesK]

Kristian, although, I don' t have the 50 Nocti, and I can only lust after!!! I have the 50 Lux Asph, 75 Lux and 90 Cron AA, very well calibrated, and no problems nailing focus 90 to 95% of the time with the correct dioptor. I do have the 1.4x magnifier, and I have tried many times, for all the lenses, but for me it make focusing a lot more difficult IMHO.

 

[RTWDream]

Stunning photographs!

 

[leicashot]

Kristian, although, I don' t have the 50 Nocti, and I can only lust after!!! I have the 50 Lux Asph, 75 Lux and 90 Cron AA, very well calibrated, and no problems nailing focus 90 to 95% of the time with the correct dioptor. I do have the 1.4x magnifier, and I have tried many times, for all the lenses, but for me it make focusing a lot more difficult IMHO.

Not that I'm disagreeing, but 'how exactly' is it more difficult? frame lines blurred, too close?

 

[ashwinrao1]

A few Nocti Caps from the week-end Steve Huff workshop (grain and processing added)

 

[CharlesK]

Kristian, Kurt, Matt, Jono and Ashwin ... wow stunning shots
Ashwin, magically shots!!!

Not that I'm disagreeing, but 'how exactly' is it more difficult? frame lines blurred, too close?

I do think some find the 1.4 magnifier works really well, but in my case the dioptor needs to be first attached to the 1.4x magnifier, and then the frame lines are not clear, as I wear multi focals.

 

[jonoslack]

Oh Kristian - I really disagree about the 1.4x magnifier - I found that it made matters worse. I'm getting a good hit rate new without - I'd say that the real truth is PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.

GOOD LUCK with the new company.

I'm confused. How could it make matters worse? it fills the frame more and the focus spot is enlarged. Is there something else I'm missing?

Because all the magnifiers reduce the contrast in the rangefinder, and it's not the size of the patch that matters, but the quality of the patch - added to which, if you start changing the angle of view of the rangefinder for different lenses, then you need to keep 'relearning' your instinct with respect to focus confirmation.

Of course, that's only my feeling, but I've tried 0.25 and 0.4 magnifiers and neither seem to improve my hit rate.

 

[Knorp]

Of course, that's only my feeling, but I've tried 0.25 and 0.4 magnifiers and neither seem to improve my hit rate.

I'm not surprised at all ... :angel:

:ROTFL:

 

[leicashot]

Because all the magnifiers reduce the contrast in the rangefinder, and it's not the size of the patch that matters, but the quality of the patch - added to which, if you start changing the angle of view of the rangefinder for different lenses, then you need to keep 'relearning' your instinct with respect to focus confirmation.

Of course, that's only my feeling, but I've tried 0.25 and 0.4 magnifiers and neither seem to improve my hit rate.

OIC, I can see how that could be a problem. Luckily it works for me but I'd be $300 richer if it didn't

 

[edftwin]

Here are a few of mine with the f0.95.

The Noctilux is very much a dream maker ... allowing for an endless amount of creative interpretations on how you want to capture an image, a scene or a moment.

Fantastic shots ! I love the first picture very much, incredible moment you have got there ! The smooth bokeh is just so amazing ! But it would cost me a kidney to afford one of these beasts

 

[leicashot]

A few Nocti Caps from the week-end Steve Huff workshop (grain and processing added)

Looked like a lot of fun, boys and their toys! We need you and Steve to bring it to LA Ashwin

 

[m_driscoll]

A little nocti from Sat. at the Steve Huff workshop. He was talking to another "captive" Leica shooter in front of him. I snuck in from the side. Great expressions! All M9-P and 50mm f/.95 w/8x ND.

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[KurtKamka]

Cool images Ashwin and Matt.

Matt, the filter and the lens provide a distinctive look that just so interesting to my eyes. Keep shooting!

 

[m_driscoll]

Same to you Kurt...and, Ashwin. Here's a few more.

1. M9-P; 50mm f/.95 w/8x ND; 1/3000s @ f/.95; ISO 160

2. M9-P; 50mm f/.95 w/8x ND; 1/3000s @ f/.95; ISO 160

3. M9-P; 50mm f/.95 w/8x ND; 1/3000s @ f/.95; ISO 160

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[leicashot]

The only problem with starting this thread is that I have to keep seeing all there sweet Noct pics and I no longer own the lens :-(

Keep it up guys, nice stuff

 

[m_driscoll]

Standard OOF/IF/OOF shots; but, still fun (IMHO).

1. M9-P; 50mm f/.95; ISO 160

2. M9-P; 50mm f/.95; 1/90s @ f/.95; ISO 160

3. M9-P; 50mm f/.95; 1/90s @ f/.95; ISO 160

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[leicashot]

Looks like you're really having fun Matt. I'm green with envy!

 

[Paratom]

The only problem with starting this thread is that I have to keep seeing all there sweet Noct pics and I no longer own the lens :-(

Keep it up guys, nice stuff

I agree,
I happily decided I dont need a Nocti some time ago and now you guys post all those images....

 

[jonoslack]

Eat your heart out Tom (I have no sympathy).

Here are a couple of shots of enjoying the black stuff at Cambridge folk festival - both with an ND filter and shot wide open:

 

[ashwinrao1]

Jono, the second one is classic....the expression is spot on...taking in the beer on a sunny day = bliss for this guy...

 

[ashwinrao1]

Conjurer....

Sunset off Pier 70...

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