Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ken, I see no reason to have the Noctilux coded. Since the M8 has a crop factor of 1.33X, vignetting with the M8 is not a problem. Also cyan corners, due to the UV/IR filters, are not a problem with 50mm lenses. But use the filters even on the Noctilux. As far as back focus issues, first verify you have a problem with your lens that you think needs fixing. Some people don't seem to have a problem. Results from Leica as far as Noctilux focus adjustments with the M8 seem to be varied. I sent my Noctilux to Don Goldberg. He shimmed the mount which put the focus at f1 slightly front focus. Photos now look great. It also pretty much took care of the focus shift when stopping down between f1.4 to f5.6. I sent mine to Don even though it was still in warranty. Len On Dec 20, 2008, at 10:01 AM, Ken Lassiter wrote: > I have one more M8 question: Should I get the Noctilux coded? I > wonder if it might improve the vignetting and other performance. > Also, I have seen some people on the LUG mention back focus > problems with the Nocti on the M8. If I get the Nocti coded, > should I send the M8 in with the lens to have the lens adjusted to > work with my M8? > > Many many thanks... Ken > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information