Noctilux shots

[filmfan]

Wow wicked colors there leicashots.

[menos]

Originally Posted by Tim Gray

Nice shots.

Reflections from filters are usually mirrored about the center of the image - the one above looks like that to me. So using the 50 ASPH probably wouldn't have helped.

You know … 50 Lux ASPH … mythical rumor of healing all optical effects magically (guess, I had forgotten the occasional smiley).
I assumed at time of posting, Kristian didn't use a filter, so … bla bla bla bla …
Fantastic shots Kristian! Like the black light shot - there was a great series posted on the Nikon Café some weeks ago - very cool stuff (was that you ?).

I don't like the Noct f1 because of it's crazy background rendering (prefer the clean 50 Lux ASPH look), but I loooove the f1 Noct because of the "angel dust", the modern lenses completely lack ;-)

Maybe I am just looking for excuses, to like the older lens over it's more expensive improvement ;-)

[leicashot]

Originally Posted by menos

You know … 50 Lux ASPH … mythical rumor of healing all optical effects magically (guess, I had forgotten the occasional smiley).
I assumed at time of posting, Kristian didn't use a filter, so … bla bla bla bla …
Fantastic shots Kristian! Like the black light shot - there was a great series posted on the Nikon Café some weeks ago - very cool stuff (was that you ?).

I don't like the Noct f1 because of it's crazy background rendering (prefer the clean 50 Lux ASPH look), but I loooove the f1 Noct because of the "angel dust", the modern lenses completely lack ;-)

Maybe I am just looking for excuses, to like the older lens over it's more expensive improvement ;-)

The older lens certainly has charm, and por portraits the f/1 may be the ticket, but for documentary purposes I always found the f/1 to be out of sync as it's bokeh always seemed to get the attention, leaving it to be much less of a multi-purpose lens. Either way they are very different and can only be compared on the grounds of super-high speed, weight and size. Everything else is vastly different. - oh and, no those Nikon Cafe shots weren't mine but they sound interesting.

[Nikkor AIS]

50 1.0 Noctilux @ 1.0 on Leica M7 160 ASA film, slightly cropped

While taking my film into a local Superstore, I couldn't help but notice a crowd around this shopping cart and I could hear a baby crying.
Instantly I knew what had happened. As I got closer it became apparent that while trying to push her shopping cart through the snow-covered parking lot, this lady had accidentally overturned the cart with the baby inside.

As I walked to the entrance, I paused and clicked this shot. I think the baby was okay but he was really crying. Just after I took this image, he dropped the bottle and began to really wail. As if he was saying, "A bottle isn't going to shut me up this time! I fell!"

[maddoc]

RAP III F

[cyrus`]

some shots last year

[cyrus`]

two more

[maddoc]

I like the vibrant colors here a lot !!

Originally Posted by cyrus`

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[maddoc]

[Nikkor AIS]

50 1.0 Noctilux on Leica M7 with motor drive on 160 ASA film.

[maddoc]

[Nikkor AIS]

50 1.0 Noctilux on Leica M7 Motordrive with 160 ASA film.

[leicashot]

Originally Posted by Nikkor AIS

50 1.0 Noctilux on Leica M7 Motordrive with 160 asa film.

Wow, that's some light, almost looks like color bleed. Sweet

[Nikkor AIS]

Thanks Kristian.

It's funny, I've got some shots of the sunrise in digital and they pale in comparison. The light band rising in the middle is something we see in Alberta when it gets really cold.

[Mister E]

That filter flare just really bugs me. It's distracting from the subject in this shot too, where in the other it was much harder to see. Your customers don't mind that? I dig the second shot!

I'll be selling my Noctilux. I just need to post it in the classifieds.


Untitled by NateVenture, on Flickr


Untitled by NateVenture, on Flickr


Untitled by NateVenture, on Flickr


Untitled by NateVenture, on Flickr


Untitled by NateVenture, on Flickr

[menos]

Greg, indeed that sky shot is pretty crazy!
Kristian, is the flare in the close up really just from the filter or is the new Noctilux more prone, than the old one (damn, I almost fold out test charts and brick walls here)?
It is a ghost, I would think, if I photoshop it :-(

Mister E - WHY ? You can't do that - or is there another one lurking around the corner?
I like your shots with it - would be missing them.

[Mister E]

I'm just not feeling it. I'll be sticking with my 50 Summilux.

[Nikkor AIS]

Mister E: Announcing you're selling your Noct on this thread is like ... announcing you want your girlfriend to be with some other guy ... sending your cats to the farm ... giving your loyal dog to a stranger.

On the upside , getting your Noctilux to a new home is probably best. You're right, it really wasn't working out with you two . Behind your back, that's what we were saying. I can't believe she is with him . He never really loved her, and maybe on some level, she knew that and never gave him her best.
She is saving it for some other guy.

And it's true, someone out there will love her, see her rare and unique qualities.

Some relationships just don't work out.
Take some time to lick your wounds and come back stronger.

Perhaps her new lover will share the passion they have together in this thread.


... Tongue-in-cheek post

Mister E, if you do sell your Noct, I for one will really miss your photos in this thread.

Take care.



































Taken with Noctilux 50 1.0 Leica M3/M7/MP on 160 ASA film

[leicashot]

Originally Posted by Mister E

That filter flare just really bugs me. It's distracting from the subject in this shot too, where in the other it was much harder to see. Your customers don't mind that? I dig the second shot!

Well it is distracting somewhat but this was shot on a music video and they love flare, infact they induce it in most shots themselves. But ultimately I'm just too lazy to remove the filter and more than anything it's a safety issue for that $10.5K front lens element I'm trying to protect. Not shot on a set is worth that kind of risk IMHO. If I was shooting a portrait of someone more important than I'd remove the filter of course.

[leicashot]

Originally Posted by menos

Greg, indeed that sky shot is pretty crazy!
Kristian, is the flare in the close up really just from the filter or is the new Noctilux more prone, than the old one (damn, I almost fold out test charts and brick walls here)?
It is a ghost, I would think, if I photoshop it :-(

Mister E - WHY ? You can't do that - or is there another one lurking around the corner?
I like your shots with it - would be missing them.

I believe it's probably the filter. as it looks more like an internal reflection than flare, but the light source inside the frame was VERY strong and not too many lenses would be able to eliminate it 100%. At the end of the day when I place a filter on the front of the lens I need to be comfortable with it changing the optical formula of the lens, which ultimately the filter does.

[leicashot]

Originally Posted by Mister E

I'll be selling my Noctilux. I just need to post it in the classifieds.

Some really fine images there with the Noct. To be honest what I didn't like about the original f/1 is how slow it is to use making the weight and size even more obvious in use. The newer Noct 0.95 is a LOT faster to focus with a shorter focus throw. This makes handling much easier, and thus more enjoyable to shoot with....I also have a Planar and Sonnar too, but could easily use the Noct as an every day lens, and have been for a few months now.

[Neare]

Originally Posted by Mister E

I'm just not feeling it. I'll be sticking with my 50 Summilux.

I think the summilux suits you better anyhow.
This is of course personal opinion so don't attack me but I for one find that the Noct's rendering gets boring after a while.

[leicashot]

Originally Posted by Neare

I think the summilux suits you better anyhow.
This is of course personal opinion so don't attack me but I for one find that the Noct's rendering gets boring after a while.

If the photographer focus's on exploiting the unusual bokeh of the f/1 then it gets boring really quickly cause the content of the image begins to lack substance. I think it's more in the mind of the photographer than the Noct's rendering. If the photographer uses the speed of the lens for practical use instead of effect and the 'entire' image has substance then the Noct f/1 images can be incredible.

This kind of approach is common with all fast lenses, but exploited to ill-effect more often than not with the Noct f/1, which is why the turnover rate is always quite high.

[Nikkor AIS]

The thing is, you're hardly seeing any of the classic Noctilux 50 1.0 for sale these days. At one point, KEH had at least 4 or 5 and now they don't have any.
In the past, the 50 1.0 Noctilux got passed around some, but since the Leica M9 came out, the pickings have been slim.
And since it's a supply/demand thing, I'm thinking the price is going to go up, and up.
I wouldn't be surprised if the price of both the Noctilux 50 1.0 and the 50.95 is equalized.

In fact, at some point, I wouldn't be surprised if the 50 1.0 is worth more than the new version, for a couple of reasons.

First off, they're not making the old versions any more. And this "may" make it more collectible. Secondly, many prefer its "signature" to that of the new version.

[leicashot]

Agreed, and posts like this probably assist with that process

Originally Posted by Nikkor AIS

The thing is your not seeing hardy of the classic Noctilux 50 1.0 for sale these days. At one point Keh had at least 4 or 5 and now they got none.
While it's true in the past the 50 1.0 Noctilux got passed around some. But since the Lecia M9 came out pickings have been slim.
And since it's a supp[ly demand thing Im thinking the price is going up, and up .
I wouldn't be surprised if the price of both Noctilux 50 1.0 and the 50 .95 equalizes.

In fact, at some point, I wouldnt be surprised if the 50 1.0 is worth more than the new version , for a couple of reasons

First off, there not making the old versions any more. And this "may" make it makes it more collectable And secondly many prefer it's "signature" over the new version.