Been sitting on the fence for a while ... decided I had to give the Noctilux
a go and will decide if one or both are needed ... will buy another 50 APO
if there is something that is missing after a time with the Nocti. The 50
APO may be the reason I am in love with the output from the M-D ... colors
and the way it draws are so good. If I can approach that at 4 to 5.6 with
the Noctilux but gain a bit of character wide open I will be pleased. I found
an unused one at a very decent price ... seemed like it was worth a trial.
Those tracks are rarely used and I was there early in the morning ... I
spent part of my undergraduate years working as a brakeman for the
KC Southern railroad at night ... usually 11PM to 6AM running cars into
the yards ... saw enough then to give me a very healthy respect for
trains and the dangers therein. But I did develop a love for older train
cars and engines ... and the local flavors of art and rust ... scars they
carry forward.
Planes trains and loud things ....
Leica M-D 50 APO Summicron
Regards,
Bob