This Legendary Lens Has Been My One and Only for 8 Years 😍📷🔴💖 

Hahaha omg this is an awesome story!! 😂 I've never heard of anyone's lens falling down a volcano, especially one of the most expensive lenses 🙈 I hope *knock on wood* that I'll never need to send my Nocti in for repair 🥹 Thanks for tuning in! Stay away from volcanos!! 🌋

@@NoctiGirl If you decide in the future you'd like to try some different lenses I can recommend the 21 Summilux… this is an amazing lens for landscape work (we visited Stonehenge last year and the shots I took were an order of magnitude better than I imagined being able to take before the visit).. Currently I am using the 35 APO and 50 APO Summicrons. The detail shot wide open is stunning. Have fun with your photo adventures 😎 I'll tune in to more of your vids.

I've definitely been eyeing that 21 lux!! When I was shooting my Canon system one of my favorite lenses was that 14mm f/2.8. It was SO WIDE but I loved it for architectural shots, especially when traveling! My only hesitation with that 21 lux is the need for an external viewfinder. Won't be an issue if I use it with my M10P, but with my M6 or MP, it would be an annoyance... I'll definitely give it some serious consideration! Thanks for tuning in. More vids to come! 😊

@@NoctiGirl I bought the latest EVF for the M11 with the intent to use this when using my 21 'Lux. Thus far I have not used the EVF and have not felt the need. Frame as usual. If you are not happy with the shot, shoot again moving the camera a little bit in the direction you what to capture. Worst case merge a couple of shots to get the scene you want. I'd rather do this than use that square blob on the camera which sucks the life out of the battery. A waste of $740.

Quite a few people are also telling me that too... 😆

Hahaha thank you! 😊

I totally agree!! There’s something special about those Leica sensors… they just render so naturally and beautifully. The “Leica-look” is real. Thanks for tuning in! 😊

The Zeiss Planar 50mm 1.4 is pretty great at providing that unique quality as well. I have one on my Canon 5d and it is wonderful. I can’t afford a Leica and a Nocti at the moment. The Zeiss is wonderful.

I LOOOOOOOOOVE the planar!! My Rolleiflex 2.8E has a planar lens on there (80mm) and my Hasselblad 500cm has the same lens. I absolutely love the rendering 😍💖

My images look filmic because I shoot film. Nothing better than film.📷👍

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Thank you so much for tuning in! I’m glad you enjoyed it… and not weirded out by my craziness 😆

Thank you thank you thank you!! 😃🥰🙏🏻

Ya ya ya I love it so much I own 3 😍😜🥰

@@NoctiGirl 3 of the same version of Nocti?

Hahaha it’s an inside joke… 😂

What’s his is ours 🤭 What’s mine is still mine though 😛 Do you like cilantro yet?? 😆

@@NoctiGirl 我不要香菜 ；P

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Thank you! 😊

Thank you so much Ron!! I really appreciate your encouragement 😊

Thanks for tuning in! 😊

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Yayyyy thanks! 😊

Hahahahaha thanks!! I wanted you to see my wedding photos 😆😳😝

@@NoctiGirl hahahaha you are a beautiful couple!!

Thank you!! We get that often 🥰😛

Thanks for tuning in! 😊

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your encouraging words 🥹 stay tuned for more Noctiventures! 😊

Thanks for tuning in! Yes, you are correct. A lot of fast lenses have maximum aperture at f/1.2. But what’s so special about the original Noctilux is that it contained 2 aspherical elements in the lens. Also, they weren’t just aspherical, they were hand polished. Can you imagine hand polishing aspherical lens elements and make 1,700 copies of this lens in the 60’s?! I think Leica was one of the first to do so 🤯

@@NoctiGirl The noct is all, but not perfect. No social insecurities here, i am shooting for 4 decades. Thing is, all these extremely shallow DoF pictures, which floated the web many years ago, are quite often very boring, from a composition PoV. And for architecture, landscapes, etc. one does stop down, always. You'll never shoot these kind of things with F0.95, F1.2, F1.4 or whatever, before F8-F13 at least, usually.

The Nocti is not perfect for everyone, but it's perfect for me. I didn't buy the lens so I could shoot at f/8 or f/16... thank you for tuning in anyway 🙂

Thank you so much! I’m just a crazy girl with a crazy obsession. Thanks for tuning in. Nocti cheers! 🥂

@@NoctiGirl Charlice, crazy is good 👍

Hahaha 😆

On another note, would you be interested in some collaboration between our respective RU-vid Channels. I interview photographers from time to time on my channel and I would love to interview you. Your photography journey etc . Welcome your thoughts. Cheers Peter

Oh wow! I've never been interviewed. Sounds fun! Would we do this via Zoom or Google Meet or something? 😄

Hahahaah thank you so much for tuning in!! Florence is such a beautiful city, I envy you 🥹 I was in Rome last year, also a very charming city full of culture and history 🥰 Oh man, it will take a lot for me to divorce my husband. We've never had an argument. He always listens to what I say. I am having some naughty thoughts to get a boyfriend though... like a wide-angle one 😜

Hahaha I guess I’m used to shooting rangefinders! But I am not fast when I shoot my Nocti because I need all my concentration to make sure I hit focus. I have to be honest tho, as I age my eyesight is getting worse 🥹 I might invest in an EVF to make it easier on my poor eyes 🥲

Oh wow that's cool! Thanks for sharing that. Totally didn't know 😊

I know you do! I've been seeing your beautiful images on FB!! 😍

@@NoctiGirl exactly how u photo with this lens, very inspiring too 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 not everyone’s cup of tea.. but love to see when one nailed it!

Thank you so much!! 😊

Thank you so much! 😊

Thank you so much! Hahaha Summiluxes are great lenses too!! 😊

Thank you so much! Dreams do come true if we work hard at them 😊💖

I've been in Porto, Portugal, this week and have tried out the f1. I gotta say I'm pretty tempted!! The bokeh is amazing. Which version do you have??

Thank you so much!! You don't have to know about the Noctilux. I just wanted to share my passion with you. I'm glad that it came through in the video. Thank you for tuning in 😊

Thank you!! Are you thinking of the 75 Noctilux?? That lens is even bigger and heavier than the 50 🫢

@@NoctiGirl I'd settle for Leica APO-Summicron 75 😀

Nice! 😄

@@sbills The 75mm APO is a stunning lens.

Those APO lenses are so crazy sharp. Quite different from the Noctilux 🙂

Thank you so much! Everyone should be happy and positive when they take photos 😊

Thank you so much! 😊

Omg you have your Nocti signed by Peter Karbe?! I’m so jealous!! But I’m glad to know that I’m not the only crazy one 😂 thank you for tuning in! 😊

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your encouragement 😊

Hehehe thank you!! 😊😍📸🔴

Thanks for tuning in as usual 😊 Hahaha I gotta admit, my back pain from carrying that lens and my Ms is getting more severe as I age 😆 I might need a camera caddy soon 🥹 also, I now wear a belt bag when I shoot that lens so I can loop my filter pouch through it so I can easily access my filters. I look like a construction hobbit 😝

@NoctiGirl You are welcome, as always. And while you refer to yourself as a woman (biologically correct), I would refer to you as a lady; and as an Asian lady, you are blessed with youthful looks, which will typically last until you are about 90. As for lens weight, it is back-breaking, but the results really are unique and are instantly recognisable. And only 0.95 is really good enough. Other versions, however nice, aren't quite the same.

I really agree! I feel like other versions of Nocti are softer in focus, though I do love the bokeh from the f/1. I hope my youthful looks will last me till I’m 90! Then I’ll probably suddenly look 160 😆🥹💀

@NoctiGirl Forever young ! It's the mindset too. Always be positive. Always look forward. Anyway, I have just ordered a 4 Stop ND filter so I will 'play' with my 0.95 on an M6 with XP2.

Hahaha nice!! I've been putting off getting a good polarizing filter for the hubby. I'd like to start experimenting shooting through glass/windows/reflective surfaces with him. Have you tried it?

Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you were able to see past the "Leica" part. I've gotten people calling me a one-trick-pony or "must be nice to be rich" lol. I think we can all share our love and passion without hating or judging. Thank you for your encouraging comment. I really appreciate it 😊

Thanks for your comment! I'm also learning how much easier the focus is with an EVF or Visoflex. When I have the budget I am definitely going to invest in one! The Noctilux is pricey... but considering it's been my only lens for 8 years, I guess it's not that crazy. I'm ready for another lens soon though 😊 Thanks for tuning in!

The lux is also a great lens! 😄

Thank you for tuning in and your encouraging words! I really appreciate it 😊

Thanks for tuning in! I actually switched over to Leica from Canon. I worked 2 jobs for 10 years to finally buy my dream lens 🙂 To be honest, I don’t shoot architecture with my Nocti often since it’s a 50mm. But I think if you are far away enough from let’s say an entire building the shallow depth of field wouldn’t matter as much. I did really enjoy shooting architecture with my Canon 14mm f/2.8 when I had it tho!

Thank for tuning in! 😊

Hahaha nice!! Have fun at the store! Let me know what you buy in there 😛 Say hi to Rob for me! 😊

@@NoctiGirl i just got back from the city!! Rob was the 2nd person i ran into! I told him you said hello! he was happy!! I went there to play with the M11's.. They were they lovely! He was only too happy to listen to me drone on about what i currently shoot and where i want to go! I finished off my visit with the young lady rep there who was also full of knowledge.There were people there who were spending money so i had to let them get back to work.

Nice! Sounds like you had a fun day at the store!! I love Rob's vision for the store and what him & his team set out to accomplish. Sometimes when I visit a store I don't necessarily want to buy something. I might just happen to be in the area and being a Leica fan I just want to check out the store and talk to the people, see what they have etc. Some store people are very stuck up and unfriendly. However, Rob & his team are looking to build a community. They are always happy to chat with people and create this super friendly environment for photo enthusiasts. I think this is how every store should be 😄😍😊

@@NoctiGirl Stuck up and unfriendly? in a leica shop? you must be Joking!! Never!!! Rob and his crew were waaay chill!! I'm like you also.. love walking into a leica shop and asking questions and not necessarily make a purchase. I loved that Baseball Cap in the shop.. but $100 was a bit silly.

Hahaha glad to know that you had a good experience! Baseball cap? Is it the one with the embossed logo on the brim?! I got it the last time I was there. Not $100, just $50 😆

I’ve heard of that lens but haven’t tried it personally! I’ll look into it. Thanks for tuning in! 😊

Hehe 😁 I feel like it would defeat the purpose to have a Noctilux but shoot it stopped down most of the time 😐

Yes!! I’m definitely thinking about the 24 or the 21. Does it annoy you having to use an external viewfinder with the lens? 🤔

@@NoctiGirl I don't use an external viewfinder when shooting with my 24 mm. It's all routine and if needed, there's life view on my M-P240/M240.

That makes sense! I do shoot quite a bit of film so I’m slightly concerned about using it on my M6 or MP. But I guess if I use the lens enough I wouldn’t need an external viewfinder 🤔

I had 2 jobs and saved for 10 years to afford the 0.95 🥹

@@NoctiGirl Bravooo! Path to success, that's it! Sincere congratulations.

Thank you thank you thank you!! 😊

My dream camera is the Leica M11 P maybe in the next life I will have one,for now I am happy with my Fujifilm XPro 3 with a 28mm 5.6 tt arttisan lens m-mount 😊

That's great!! For a lot of my videos I shoot them on my Fuji XS-20. It's a very small and lightweight camera, perfect for vlogging 😊

Hahaha I love my Safari M10P! But that Safari Q is also a sexy camera! 😍

@@NoctiGirl did you end up buying that one from your store tour video?! I noticed they had one for sale lol. Yea no complaints, the Q is sexy too haha

Hahaha no I didn't! I've had my M10P Safari for a few years now. I wish I had gotten a cool "souvenir" from the NY store 😆 I only had enough money for a Leica cap 🥹

@@NoctiGirl haha yea I had answered my own question after following you on IG and scrolling through 😄. Nice!! I just ordered a cap as well, thought about the umbrella as I live in FL…but maybe doing to much haha. Off subject sort of, do you have any experience with the M43 system and the Leica DG Nocticron 1.2? It’s got some of that Noctilux magic 🪄.

Hahaha trust me it's never too much with these Leica stuff. I have multiple t-shirts, hats, keychains, a hoodie, beanies, notebooks, even a pop socket 😂 I don't have the umbrella though! It doesn't really rain here in SoCal 😆 Oh man... by M43 I'm assuming you meant micro 4/3 right? Unfortunately... I don't have much experience with that. That technology is too new for me 😂😂😂 I went from rangefinder to SLR/medium format to DSLR (woohoo technology!!) then back to rangefinder/medium format 🥹 That lens looks pretty sweet though! Also half the weight of the Noctilux!

Hahaha no harm done checking out other brands 😉 I think most Leica stores have that Leica-on-loan program where you could try out gear for a day (for free)! Maybe that'll help to push you over the edge 😂🤭

Thanks for tuning in and I’m really happy to hear that my videos are informative for you! Interesting that you find the 0.95 more difficult to focus than the 1.2. Do you have the original or the remake? I personally find the 1.2 too soft for my liking 🥹 The focusing video isn’t in production yet, so I’d say at least another 2 - 3 months. Stay tuned!! 😊

I have a 1.2 remake.

Beautiful lens!

Hahaha thaaaaanks 😁

Omg!! Are you one of them very rare viewers who actually saw my wedding video?! 😆😳 We are still very happily married, but we could use a ménage a trois to spice up our lives a bit 😜

@@NoctiGirl 😂😂😂👍

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Oops I just realized the link to the closeup lenses doesn’t show in the video when viewed on non-mobile devices, weird 🤔 But here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Kgchu9mVZbw.htmlsi=qH6peJmXOHt8ZvTj Mine are from B+W and they come in 4 strengths. You can get so close to your subjects that the lens hood is practically touching the subject lol

@@NoctiGirl great! Thanks so much.

Have fun!! 😄

Thank you so much!! Oh trust me, it's getting tougher for me to focus my M's as I get older... 🥹 I'm seriously contemplating on getting an EVF to help with focusing 🙃

Took me awhile to save up for it 🥹

Hahaha seems like I’ve converted you to Noctism 😆 welcome to NoctiClub 😍 The closeup lenses are super fun! But takes awhile to learn cuz it’s extremely hard to focus at 0.95 when you are sooooo close to your subjects. All fun tho! 😊

Definitely not wide open! Probably f/16 or 22 because I wanted to see how sharp it would look in a pano. I'd say really sharp! 😃

Thanks for tuning in! 😊

Hahaha thanks! Maybe you should just give the 50 Nocti a try 😜

Wait till we have a baby 😆

@@NoctiGirl have little 50mm's all over the place

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Maybe you are not aware but all the current M system users also don’t have the luxury of AF…

Usually I would use a polarizing filter to dramatize the clouds! But this is for color photography. B&W is a different beast 😛 I’d use an orange filter for B&W but you should try to experiment and see what suits your style better! But I get you, you are interested in an episode on using different filters? Let me think about this! Sometimes setting my ISO at 100 and 1/4000 sec still aren’t enough for me to shoot at f/0.95… maybe f/2, that’s why ND filters are needed 🥹 but you are right, it could be a bit awkward carrying filters with you while shooting, that’s why I started wearing a belt bag where I could loop my filter pouch through and sometimes a light meter so I can go “hands free” 😉

@@NoctiGirl , thank you very much.

Thanks for tuning in! 😊

Yes the color fringing is insane! I talked about it in the video 🙂

@@NoctiGirl when I started using this lens, I thought I bought fake lens

Hahaha fake lens?! Why, because of the color fringing?! 😅

Exactly!! You understand my obsession 😍

@@NoctiGirl my Noctilux is involved in an inter camera affair. I have her attached to a Canon R6II.

😮 how naughty 😆

😂😅🥹 it’s also a commitment 🤣

Hahaha I’ve tried the 75 nocti. It’s a beautiful lens but it’s… even heavier than the 50 😅

@@NoctiGirl , the 75mm is a monster, I agree, but it's well worth the minor inconvenience of not having a nice car.

Annnnnd that's how AI has ruined photography for us....

Omg you are making me sad!! Please take him/her out on a nice trip and give him/her some love! He/she deserves it 🥹

Nah for me it’s a special lens for special days. Still feels awkward to use and contradicts what I love about the M system: size and weight. Plus I’m not a 50mm guy. But it’s a fascinating lens for sure!

Hahaha I gotchu! The Nocti is not for everyone. I'll be honest I'm developing shoulder and back pain from carrying my hubby 🥹

Thank you so much!! For sure, Nocti is not for everyone. After carrying him for 8 years I’ve developed a shoulder and back pain. Love really does hurt sometimes 😂 Summilux is awesome!

Hahahaha I agree!! 😆😍😎 Thanks for tuning in!! Wish I was back in Germany 😃

Hahaha thank you so much!! I really appreciate your encouraging words. To be honest, I'm also finding myself and building my confidence as I continue my RU-vid journey. A lot of nasty bad comments have discouraged me in the past. But, comments like yours remind me why I started doing this in the first place - to share my passion with the world. Forget those who don't like what I do; they're not the ones putting in their time, effort, and energy into making these videos. Ultimately, connecting with likeminded, passionate, genuine people like you is why I'm doing this 😊 P.S. Wait for a Pt.2 where I share how I wrangle our little Noctiluxes running around all over the place out on a field trip 😆 Ok jk. Maybe half jk 😜

Hahaha it is a beast. I don't mind my hubby being a beast though 😚😜🥰

Hahaha thanks!

And that’s great! We all have our tastes and styles. Always shooting at 0.95 has actually made me a lazy shooter lol cuz I’m always shooting aperture priority and don’t use my head 😅

@@NoctiGirl hahahaha I do have some very fast lenses, but I guess my nickname should really be "always stopped down girl" 🤣

Hahaha omg then in that case I can be LazyGirl 🤣😆😝

@@NoctiGirl One thing that I think is kind of interesting is how some lenses give you a completely different look wide open compared to stopped down. Some older lenses have a really big difference. I've never tried the Noct though, but I think it's worth messing with to see what you can get

For sure! That’s why I tried to do a pano with the Nocti. I think I did it at like f/16 or something. But you are right, I should experiment with the lens more. I might be surprised by what I discover 😊

Thanks! I am obsessed 😝

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Thanks!! We all have our poison! I actually shot Canon for the longest time. I had my 5Ds (MK1, 2, 3) and all sort of EF lenses for weddings and events. That 16-35 is awesome! Though I preferred the 24-70 for a slightly wider range. My travel setup used to be my 5D plus the 14 f/2.8 and the 24-70. The 14mm for all the beautiful architecture and 24-70 for everything else. That’s a great setup you got there! Why wouldn’t I reply? You only got me more excited!! 😄

@@NoctiGirlThanks for replying; as I am an old man at age 50, I have long since mellowed out in a sense that I no longer have expectations of people, hence why I said I don't expect you to reply; besides you are an adult thus are busy with your own commitments. I live in London where I was born; since age 2 I fell in love with the subway system in London (Underground), in such a fast paced busy and cramped environment my Cannon EF 16-35mm f2.8 MK3 lens is ideal.

That’s awesome! I bet the subway system in London is very impressive. We don’t really have subway here in SoCal. Actually our public transportation is very unreliable, so everyone drives here 🥹

@@NoctiGirl The London Underground (subway) is impressive in a sense that it is the World's first subway system, the first section opened in 1863, virtually all the lines are at least 117 years old, yet irrespective of it's age, it runs very well to the point where American tourists are very impressed, partly because how clean it is. I was born with a disability, as a result my parents had to take me to hospitals regularly, for these hospital visits we had to travel on the Underground, that's how my interest in the Underground developed; I'm not the only one, lots of artists of various disciplines have found the Underground to be of great interest in their work. This is turning out to be a conversation between us 🤣; seriously you don't need to reply. I subscribed to your channel yesterday, and so will be posting on your other topics.

That sounds super interesting! I'll definitely have to check it out the next time I'm in London. Thanks for sharing with me! Hopefully you'll find other videos on my channel interesting. If you ever had an idea for a video that you'd like to see, feel free to share with me! I'm all ears (or eyes 👀)