One of the most legendary lenses in Leica's M-mount lineup, the black Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. is an ultra-fast normal-length prime characterized by its unique rendering quality, ability to isolate subject matter, and exceptional low-light performance. Based on a classic double Gauss optical design, the lens employs a pair of aspherical elements, anomalous partial dispersion glass, and high refractive index elements to produce the distinct subtle softness when working wide open while also delivering accurate color and minimal distortion. A floating elements system is also used to maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range, from 3.3' to infinity. Additionally, the lens features a built-in extendable lens hood and accepts 60mm threaded filters.
- Full-Frame | f/0.95 to f/16
- Two Aspherical Elements
- Five Partial Dispersion Glass Elements
- Three High Refractive Index Elements
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Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. Overview
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Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. Reviews
Best low-light 50mm period
This lens allows in so much light at the widest aperture that it blows my mind. I can’t imagine using any other 50 mm in low light conditions. In normal daylight conditions, I found myself increasing shutter speed to 1/2000 just because of how much light is let in. This is a very fun lens to play with. Great contrast and super sharp. Well worth the wait. Now if we could just get in the 75mm Noctilux.
Character like no other
I bought this lens seven years ago, and at the time I shot with it mounted to a Leica M9, the first digital M. When I could nail focus, the images it produced were breath-taking, but for me, focusing the lens wide open was difficult with the rangefinder. Fast forward a few years to the release of the Leica SL2 and it's highly effective electronic viewfinder, and the Noctilux adapted to that camera became much easier to focus. Combined with the SL2's incredible sensor, this lens is stellar with a character like no other. While it felt heavy on M cameras, it is a perfect match for the SL, and is my favorite combination of camera and lens, producing images that are truly unique. I can scroll through 15,000 photos I have stored on my computer, taken with dozens of camera/lens combinations, and pick them out from all the rest strictly by the character of the images. As a side benefit, the price has increased by 50% since I acquired my copy, but knowing what I know now, I would purchase it at its current price. It's that good.