@@evertking1Have you ever used the f/1.2-Noctilux? It wasn’t designed to be critically sharp corner to corner. It, like the other two Leica Noctilux-M lenses (f/0.95 and f/1.0) has a distinct character. While your Canon lens might produce fine images, I doubt that it can produce the same vignetting, focus falloff, swirl, etc. that the Noctilux-M f/1.2 does.
Great review! Btw, I currently own 50mm Summilux F1.4 asph, and I'm thinking this 50mm Noctilux F1.2 asph. Is it somewhat redundant? How are they different, and would you recommend it? Or which other "character lens" would you recommend? (I currently own 28mm Summicron and 50mm Summilux) Thank you!
Thanks for watching! The 50 lux is probably my favorite all around Leica lens. Gives you a touch of both the .95 Noctilux and the APO in one lens. the 1.2 couldn't be further from the lens you have. Its very soft and renders way less perfect with swirly bokeh. I personally would take the lux every time over the 1.2
@@kevinfickling6384 Thanks Kevin for your insight! Really appreciate it! Among m-lens, what would you recommend for a "character lens" for me given that I currently own 28 cron and 50 lux? Cheers!
can you please share name of artist of music that you add to videos . in this one and previous one . something jazzy and the instruments are so well separated as though these are contemporary recordings thanks !
Where did you get that brass lens hood on the safari edition m and how did you make the other m blue and where did you get cool blue and brown strap for that ? They all look very nice … 👌
Hey thanks for the comment! The blue camera is a limited edition Leica. I made another video on it here. I made the lens hood and the straps that are on all the camera’s here. I make camera bags’s and straps. I’m on Instagram @decrypto_
@@kevinfickling6384 Thanks for sharing. Above you said you would pick the 0.95 over this one, although this one is soft at 1.2. would the 0.95 give you desirable pictures at 0.95 than this at 1.2? What about the difficulty of shooting at 0.95? I really like your images from this one
@@j.k5654 for me the .95 is just more usable. Even though depth of field is thinner at .95 what is in focus is so much sharper. You can’t place your subject outside of the center of the frame. It softens up like crazy off center.
My first Leica Lens and body was a dream and I worked hard to get it! It’s taken me years to build up my collection but I’m pretty satisfied with what I have now!
@@kevinfickling6384 I can only imagine, Leica's are tools for passionate, no matter what camera one's own, the attraction to a Leica body is visceral and it takes guts to work hard and finally own one.
Based on your preference of image quality (not rarity or lens design etc.), would you prefer this noctilux or the 0.95? I currently shoot with a 50 aa, but have been itching to daily a lens with much larger aperture, the noctilux
For me that’s an easy choice. I would take the .95 over this if I could only have one. This lens is fun to use and has a nice unique rendering but the .95 is much more versatile.
@@kevinfickling6384I plan to get a Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 next year (I have the f/1.0 and am ordering a used f/1.2 re-issue today), but it is considerably larger and heavier than the f/1.2, which is something to consider if you’re predominantly using Noctilux lenses on M cameras. They all render In interesting but different ways.
No problem! I totally agree it’s not a lens for everyone or every application. Even the bokeh can be distracting at times. It’s great if you’re after that vintage look!
That’s the modern 50 summilux ASPH in silver chrome. It’s a rare lens that only came in the Frankfurt edition with a silver matching lens hood. As far as I know only 50 exist in that combo. They also did 300 that went along with the MP3 film camera but that has a black hood and isn’t 6 bit coded.
I have that lens too. The lhsa version. I used the ir filter and there’s a ring on it to clip the hood on. I wonder if the glass can be replaced with a plain uv
@@rp-kc6sk oh wow that is interesting. I ended up getting a modified by Leica black chrome hood that’s been modified to accept threaded filters. I use it when I want an ND or some protection on the front element.
I like the bokeh of flower shots and man holding camera one. But other bokeh looks not nice. They should have copied old Noct design instead of redesigning using computer.
The design of the lens is the same as the original with modern coatings as the only change according to Leica. It’s not a lens or rendering for everyone that’s for sure.
about the lens - I tried it and in my universe (sorry for harsh rhetoric ) its garbage - its so soft glowy and uncontrsaty that canon 200$ lenses do better . ( again - im all about perfection that nowhere to be found in lice except 35 and 50 apo ) cheers
Dear Friend we are talking here about an NOCTILUX LENS but you haven t shot a night photo ! For a Sunny day photo, you do not have to spend such an amount of money!All good to you !
@@kevinfickling6384 SURE DEAR ! But you better investigate the reason why this particularly lens called NOCTILUX .....NOCTURNE ......NIGHT ...!! NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY ....NIGHT VIEW ....!!
I rarely have such a visceral response to a lens but those are very un-Leica image characteristics; overall soft, harsh focus falloff, busy bokeh and severe vignetting. I can understand the collectability of this lens but the rendering is atrocious. Don't get me wrong, you're a fine photographer but this lens rubs me the wrong way. It's closer to a Helios 44 than even to an Industar.
It’s not a lens for everyone that’s for sure. I think people don’t realize that the “Leica look” is really associated with modern lenses built from around 1998 and newer. Some of the older glass just rendered different and not what people associate with Leica.
I had a chance to try the lens, and it was so sharp and smooth. I have to say it was more than I expected. It is absolutely the best 50mm lens by far.
My canon... My cheap canon nifty 50 will produce better images for a fraction of the cost. That is just facts
@@evertking1your cheap lens will also not be worth a penny in a few years time.
@@evertking1Have you ever used the f/1.2-Noctilux? It wasn’t designed to be critically sharp corner to corner. It, like the other two Leica Noctilux-M lenses (f/0.95 and f/1.0) has a distinct character. While your Canon lens might produce fine images, I doubt that it can produce the same vignetting, focus falloff, swirl, etc. that the Noctilux-M f/1.2 does.
The one of Greg holding up his camera is so good
Thanks bro!!
Very early yet thorough review, now u make me lusting for one... very characteristic lens
Thank you! Much more coming soon.
Great video. Such a cool lens!! 🤩
Time to get out and use it 😍
Another great piece of the collection from Kevin!
Great you can buy such a beautiful lens. Enjoy it. Nice shoots too.
Thank you Paul!
Beautiful lens and impressive pictures! Congratulations.
Thank you! More coming soon.
Beautiful Leica lens and loved the people's pictures...
Thanks Frank!
@@kevinfickling6384 great PR and awesome UA-cam presentation.
Thanks for the video! Very sexy lens 😊
Thanks for watching!
Well done !!
Thanks!
Great review! Btw, I currently own 50mm Summilux F1.4 asph, and I'm thinking this 50mm Noctilux F1.2 asph. Is it somewhat redundant? How are they different, and would you recommend it? Or which other "character lens" would you recommend? (I currently own 28mm Summicron and 50mm Summilux) Thank you!
Thanks for watching! The 50 lux is probably my favorite all around Leica lens. Gives you a touch of both the .95 Noctilux and the APO in one lens. the 1.2 couldn't be further from the lens you have. Its very soft and renders way less perfect with swirly bokeh. I personally would take the lux every time over the 1.2
@@kevinfickling6384 Thanks Kevin for your insight! Really appreciate it! Among m-lens, what would you recommend for a "character lens" for me given that I currently own 28 cron and 50 lux? Cheers!
@kevinhan721 The new issue 28mm Summaron f5.6.
Let me have that lens please. Nice job on the video!!!
It’s in the mail!!
I absolutely advocate for you to sell it to Greg once you've moved on.
@@ericboe7037 hahaha not going anywhere soon
can you please share name of artist of music that you add to videos . in this one and previous one . something jazzy and the instruments are so well separated as though these are contemporary recordings
thanks !
Where did you get that brass lens hood on the safari edition m and how did you make the other m blue and where did you get cool blue and brown strap for that ? They all look very nice … 👌
Hey thanks for the comment! The blue camera is a limited edition Leica. I made another video on it here. I made the lens hood and the straps that are on all the camera’s here. I make camera bags’s and straps. I’m on Instagram @decrypto_
Is it only me or does this lens not fully cover 135 showing such a strong vignette in your sample shots...?
Yes like all Noctilux lenses it does have a strong vignette. The F1 Noctilux has even more than this version.
beautiful images, btw, is the f1.2 softer compared to 50mm summilux at f1.4?
Thank you! If you're talking about the current 50 1.4 ASPH lux it is way softer. Even at 1.4.
@@kevinfickling6384
Thanks for sharing.
Above you said you would pick the 0.95 over this one, although this one is soft at 1.2.
would the 0.95 give you desirable pictures at 0.95 than this at 1.2? What about the difficulty of shooting at 0.95?
I really like your images from this one
@@j.k5654 for me the .95 is just more usable. Even though depth of field is thinner at .95 what is in focus is so much sharper. You can’t place your subject outside of the center of the frame. It softens up like crazy off center.
Simple men dream of owning one Leica body and one lens.
My first Leica Lens and body was a dream and I worked hard to get it! It’s taken me years to build up my collection but I’m pretty satisfied with what I have now!
@@kevinfickling6384 I can only imagine, Leica's are tools for passionate, no matter what camera one's own, the attraction to a Leica body is visceral and it takes guts to work hard and finally own one.
@@REMY.C. exactly!! Nothing like making a great photo with an M.
What is Leica your fav 50mm if you fav if you had to own one and budget not an issue?
50mm .95 noctilux wins hands down for me
Is this difficult to nail focus at f/1.2?
It’s not too bad if you are experienced with range finders. My one suggestion is to center your subject. The lens doesn’t have great edge sharpness
Based on your preference of image quality (not rarity or lens design etc.), would you prefer this noctilux or the 0.95? I currently shoot with a 50 aa, but have been itching to daily a lens with much larger aperture, the noctilux
For me that’s an easy choice. I would take the .95 over this if I could only have one. This lens is fun to use and has a nice unique rendering but the .95 is much more versatile.
@@kevinfickling6384 Got it. Thank you!
@@kevinfickling6384I plan to get a Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 next year (I have the f/1.0 and am ordering a used f/1.2 re-issue today), but it is considerably larger and heavier than the f/1.2, which is something to consider if you’re predominantly using Noctilux lenses on M cameras. They all render In interesting but different ways.
Does it produce a lot of vignetting at 1.2? I noticed a few of the color images had some very drastic edges.
Yes tons of vignette at 1.2!
wow
why shoot at 1.4 when you have the summilux? Isnt the point to shoot it wide open? Im just curious
thanks for the great review. personally, I don't like the rendering, it is a bit too soft and dreamy for my taste.
No problem! I totally agree it’s not a lens for everyone or every application. Even the bokeh can be distracting at times. It’s great if you’re after that vintage look!
@@kevinfickling6384 yes i agree. my favorite lens is the 50 lux asph, for the stuff i do it works great on film and digital.
6:19 the background looks a bit too busy? :\
Nice Fotobag in your thumbnail, witch brand is it? Tx 😃
Thank you! It’s my own brand and I make them by hand myself. It’s @Decrypto_ on Instagram!
@@kevinfickling6384 nice prince of craftmanship 👍 do you sell ?
@@Benzonmam thank you! Yes I do. Please message me though Instagram.
according to these pictures i could stick to my chinese 0.95 m-lens. is it the lacking quality of the new noctilux or the photographer's?
Must be me!!
Let me know when you’re ready to loan it out.
Haha will do!
Which lens did you point to and say the hood won’t work with a filter? Is that an old 50mm 1.4?
That’s the modern 50 summilux ASPH in silver chrome. It’s a rare lens that only came in the Frankfurt edition with a silver matching lens hood. As far as I know only 50 exist in that combo. They also did 300 that went along with the MP3 film camera but that has a black hood and isn’t 6 bit coded.
I have that lens too. The lhsa version. I used the ir filter and there’s a ring on it to clip the hood on. I wonder if the glass can be replaced with a plain uv
@@rp-kc6sk oh wow that is interesting. I ended up getting a modified by Leica black chrome hood that’s been modified to accept threaded filters. I use it when I want an ND or some protection on the front element.
I’d like to do that. But I like the old xooim
Vignetting ... is as expected. 😐 Would like to see more color and low light shots.
I’ll have more coming soon. Only had the lens a few days when I made this video.
I like the bokeh of flower shots and man holding camera one. But other bokeh looks not nice. They should have copied old Noct design instead of redesigning using computer.
The design of the lens is the same as the original with modern coatings as the only change according to Leica. It’s not a lens or rendering for everyone that’s for sure.
@@kevinfickling6384 I see now. That is why some bokeh looks like a modern lens! I want old ones!
about the lens - I tried it and in my universe (sorry for harsh rhetoric ) its garbage - its so soft glowy and uncontrsaty that canon 200$ lenses do better . ( again - im all about perfection that nowhere to be found in lice except 35 and 50 apo ) cheers
renders more like a voightlander
Dear Friend we are talking here about an NOCTILUX LENS but you haven t shot a night photo !
For a Sunny day photo, you do not have to spend such an amount of money!All good to you !
The lens renders completely different than any other lens I’ve used day or night. There is more to a lens than just one use.
@@kevinfickling6384 SURE DEAR ! But you better investigate the reason why this particularly lens called NOCTILUX .....NOCTURNE ......NIGHT ...!! NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY ....NIGHT VIEW ....!!
I am disappointed in rendering of this lens.
I rarely have such a visceral response to a lens but those are very un-Leica image characteristics; overall soft, harsh focus falloff, busy bokeh and severe vignetting. I can understand the collectability of this lens but the rendering is atrocious. Don't get me wrong, you're a fine photographer but this lens rubs me the wrong way. It's closer to a Helios 44 than even to an Industar.
It’s not a lens for everyone that’s for sure. I think people don’t realize that the “Leica look” is really associated with modern lenses built from around 1998 and newer. Some of the older glass just rendered different and not what people associate with Leica.
You only gave a black one ....shame on you ... call yourself a Leica fan...
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Haha I tried to get silver! Still waiting to see if I get one.
@@kevinfickling6384 try... leica is not for tryers it's for dooers :P kidding congrats and good luck