Is there a colour difference between E58 & latest Noctilux?

[tommy_baker]

just wondered if anyone had used both the 1st version f1.0 58mm lens and the current E60 version. Is

there a colour difference? ie. the colour on the latest is better or is there no noticeable difference. If not

I'll check out the E58 version as its lighter, has the detachable hood and protrudes less into the VF. My

only query is the colour coatings.

 

I'd be interested in hearing actual experience with those who have owned and shot with both these

lenses. Thanks in advance

[Bill Blackwell Images]

I have the latest version. Although I have never had the 58mm version to compare it to, Leica's own reps say the lens coatings are different. I would expect to see some minor differences if shot side-by-side.

 

The optical formula is the same in all f1 versions.

[Bill Blackwell Images]

In a discussion with a Leica rep about the Noctilux a few years ago, I was told (as I indicated above) the latest version, with its newer coatings, visually outperforms prior versions.

 

However, in the same conversation I was advised (by implication) that the price difference between an "older" version when compared to a new one should dictate the decision to buy the older version.

 

Based on this, in addition to your own apparent desire to have the older (original) 58mm version, I would get the older one (insuring the glass is perfect) unless the price differential was less than about 20-25%.

[tommy_baker]

thanks for the info Bill.