Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2020/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've had dental surgery that was less expensive than a Noctilux. Ted Grant once told me that during a recession sometime in the 80s he was offered an f1 Noctilux for $1000 but turned it down. He rued that decision. A pro I know uses 7Artisans lenses and raves about them--his pictures certainly make the case. Recently I took the plunge and purchased one of the Chinese 8-element Summicron 35 replicas, slated to be delivered around February, pending continued existence of the planet and USPS, though not necessarily in that order. From sample pictures I've seen it's damn close to the original, with a smidge more contrast (perhaps due to coating deterioration on the originals, since Leitz coating of that period was hardly ideal.) Jim Shulman -----Original Message----- From: LUG On Behalf Of Frank Filippone via LUG Sent: Friday, December 18, 2020 7:57 PM To: LUG <lug at leica-users.org> Cc: Frank Filippone <bmwred735i at gmail.com> Subject: [Leica] 7Artisans and TTArtisan lenses compared to some German versions If you are interested in my analysis of the 35mm f1.4 lenses from these Chinese manufactured products, email me.... I will send you my analysis. BTW, if you have always coveted a Noctilux, but thought the price way too outrageous, the 50 mm 7Artisans F1.1 Lens is a mighty good copy at 5% or so of the cost of a Nocti..... Frank Filippone bmwred735i at gmail.com -- Frank Filippone BMWRed735i at gmail.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information