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13rt
Originally uploaded by hirevimaging

Another shot walking the beach, early morning and deserted. This appeared to be some sort of buoy or marker that someone had tied to a fence in the off season. Strange and cool.
Noctilux again, most likely wide open at f1.0 or 1.2. One of the characteristics that is usually seen with this lens is the dark vignetting at the corners when shot at wider apertures. The design of the lens dates back to the mid 60's when "fast" film was Tri-X, ISO 400. Since most users of this lens were using it at the edge of light in concerts or street conditions, the vignetting wasn't easily seen. In daylight though, it's more noticeable. I try to shoot with slow ISO films, allowing me to shoot closer to the maximum aperture.

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5rt
Originally uploaded by hirevimaging

Noctilux again....on a late fall morning, empty beach. I have often thought about going to a 50/1.4 Summilux in the Leica system - either the pre-aspheric or the current asph lens. The current Leica 50/1.4 asph is considered by many to be the best 50 mm lens yet made in the 35mm format. But when I think about what I can do with the Noctilux, especially at wide open apertures - 1.0 or 1.2, I see no need for a different 50. While other 50's may be sharper, or have better color correction - the Noctilux is simply suited for the style of shooting I enjoy the most.