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About 1 and 1/6 of a stop.how much faster is the .95 noct then the 1.4 summilux?
I understand the 'whole stop' sequence as :i know it is two f stops faster 1 and then .95, but are those considered whole stops or half stops?
The difference between exposures with the f/1 and f/0.95 are nonexistent.I agree with Marc. I think the marketing comes in when discussing the difference between f1 and f0.95
It might be more a question of which you can find. With the scarcity of these lenses you could buy both... shoot them for a while to determine which suits you... and then sell the other one for what you paid, or darn close to it.If you can afford it, get both and you will know what I mean.
Stuart - I agree with every word, but it's worth mentioning that if you buy your landcruiser on 44" wheels you can observe it's value plummeting month by month. If you splash out on your Noctilux (surely less than 1/4 the price) you can watch the price going up over the years.Absolutely agreed. But I will also say there are vanishingly few photos that you can't make with a 50mm f/1.4 that focuses to .7m compared to an f/1 or f/.95 that focuses to 1m unless you are specifically going after the "look" you get with the noctilux lenses. If you are just looking for a fast general purpose lens, stop thinking about the grass being greener and get a summilux. If you want to shoot between 1m and 3m at f/0.95 to f/1 (where the look will really make a difference), then be prepared to pay more than double in price, size and weight for the Noctiluxes.
Living in Iceland, I see a lot of big Land Rovers, Landcruisers and Nissan Patrols. Some are jacked up on 44" wheels, but a lot of people with those giant wheels rarely go through the rivers and mud that makes them necessary. They are a status symbol of sorts, or an insurance policy...their car is ready for anything. Yet even one of these cars with regular wheels will get you through most rivers that are vehicle crossable and over all but the most atrocious mountain trails. BUT, when you need those 44" tires, nothing else will do. It's the same with the Noctilux. You just need to decide how you are going to use it!
I think perhaps the 50 Noctiluxes are a bit misunderstood. They are not macro lenses or particularly suited for tight head shots ... I'd suggest a 75/1.4 for a bit tighter portrait perspectives while producing Nocti like bokeh. Personally, I don't like a 50mm for head shots anyway ... a 50mm for waist up is about right to my eye.anyone have any links to .95 images shot wide open?