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Nicely done .
No surprises is the NOCT signature in a 75mm focal length .
Just like the 75/2 sum micron shares the design and look of the 50/1.4asph and the 75/1.4 (pre asph ) is similar to the 50/1.4 (preasph) summilux . If you compared the 50 s you would see a similar transition in the aesthetic produced .
Something that is rarely mentioned is the purity of the color transmission ...I ve always thought that the Noctlux (in this case the 50) seemed to have nicer color saturation and cleaner whites that the summilux asph . (Even though the 50/1.4 asph is my 2nd most used lens).
The smoothness of the bokeh ,the clean whites and saturated neutral colors of the NOCT show well in the new 75 .
Ordered it day one .
Ach! The focus throw is longer, but I don’t have it in front of me, and it’s too long ago to be sure!. The 75 cron is my most used lens (by a distance), and I rather appreciate the short focus throw, but whilst I’m pretty sure that the Noctilux is longer I don’t have one to check with.Interesting read Jono.
How is the focus throw when compared to the 75 APO Cron? I find the Cron has far too short a throw, which makes it hard to nail focus at medium distances when shooting at f/2 but I love everything else about it.
The only fault I find with your review is there is no image of the lens, let alone the lens on the body. Could you correct that, please?
All the best,
John
Ever used a Canon 85/1.2? A grapefruit made of glass....Gawd, it is a monster, isn't it? I had the 75 2.5, which was a little jewel.
Agreed, but I look for the chickens. (And the cat, Echo).I have a confession. The only reason I read Jono's reviews to see the dog photography...
Still, a nice review...
I don't think the word "diminutive" is going to creep up in any discussions about the lens or it's price tagGawd, it is a monster, isn't it? I had the 75 2.5, which was a little jewel.
How much of the red dot is obscured by the lens ?Agreed, but I look for the chickens. (And the cat, Echo).
Let me add the Sean Reid question -- how much of the field of view is obscured by the lens?
Hi There ScottAgreed, but I look for the chickens. (And the cat, Echo).
Let me add the Sean Reid question -- how much of the field of view is obscured by the lens?
Well, I'm sure it's the same quality as your Otus (at least), and quite a lot smaller. I have to say that I didn't have any issues shooting with it on the M10, I think the body is pretty substantial and can handle it . .Jono, your usual capable review which I for one appreciate. Been out of the Leica loop for a while and didn't realize this lens was even in the pipeline. But, seriously, the same weight as my Nikon spec Otus? No way would I strap that thing on an M body.
The only fault I find with your review is there is no image of the lens, let alone the lens on the body. Could you correct that, please?
All the best,
John
Certainly not, but it's actually not all that big (just very heavy!)I don't think the word "diminutive" is going to creep up in any discussions about the lens or it's price tag
Hi There RogerNicely done .
No surprises is the NOCT signature in a 75mm focal length .
Just like the 75/2 sum micron shares the design and look of the 50/1.4asph and the 75/1.4 (pre asph ) is similar to the 50/1.4 (preasph) summilux . If you compared the 50 s you would see a similar transition in the aesthetic produced .
Something that is rarely mentioned is the purity of the color transmission ...I ve always thought that the Noctlux (in this case the 50) seemed to have nicer color saturation and cleaner whites that the summilux asph . (Even though the 50/1.4 asph is my 2nd most used lens).
The smoothness of the bokeh ,the clean whites and saturated neutral colors of the NOCT show well in the new 75 .
Ordered it day one .
Ah! The dogsI have a confession. The only reason I read Jono's reviews to see the dog photography...
Still, a nice review...
I'm sorry to hear that. 17 is a very long time, but she always seemed to look alert and involved. I guess your place offered plenty of mice, birds, snakes and lizards...Hi There Scott
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Sadly Echo is no more - so no more snaps - she was 17 - a good innings!