For me, the Summilux is an all-around Lens, the 0.95 is a special lens.
It has a unique look that is not reproducible with other lenses.
The swirly effect is from 0.94 to f4.
I would suggest experimenting with some close-up lenses in front of the lens. I am still looking for a magnetic solution that is fast on and off.
Where the Noctilux stands out is the separation from the background. It can focus on one person on the other side of the street, and the background can still be soft; this is something the Summilux can't do.
Thanks for sharing. I'm exploring some diopter options but there's a an LTM adapter from Light Lens Lab that unlocks closer focusing on SL bodies. Excited to test that in some video environments.
Gajan, just got back home from the LSI in Charleston and had a chance to see the f.95. I have to agree with you that it is such a specialty lens that it doesn't make sense as an everyday lens on any camera. Hope to see you in Vienna. Alan
It is a nice read, thanks, Gajan
For me, the Summilux is an all-around Lens, the 0.95 is a special lens.
It has a unique look that is not reproducible with other lenses.
The swirly effect is from 0.94 to f4.
I would suggest experimenting with some close-up lenses in front of the lens. I am still looking for a magnetic solution that is fast on and off.
Where the Noctilux stands out is the separation from the background. It can focus on one person on the other side of the street, and the background can still be soft; this is something the Summilux can't do.
Cheers!
Thanks for sharing. I'm exploring some diopter options but there's a an LTM adapter from Light Lens Lab that unlocks closer focusing on SL bodies. Excited to test that in some video environments.
Gajan, just got back home from the LSI in Charleston and had a chance to see the f.95. I have to agree with you that it is such a specialty lens that it doesn't make sense as an everyday lens on any camera. Hope to see you in Vienna. Alan
I don't think I'll make Vienna, but Montreal at the bottom of the year might be in the cards.
I would love to see a comparison between this lens and the $200 Brightin Star f0.95 which, to my eye, delivers almost identical results.
https://brightinstar.com/products/brightin-star-35mm-f0-95-aps-c-night-god-portrait-star-manual-fixed-focus-lens-suitable-for-fuji-x-canon-m-rf-m43-sony-e-nikon-z-mount