Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1.2 ASPH
Prime lens, f/1.2 designed for portrait, street, documentary, everyday, low-light.
Prime lens f/1.2 Leica M
Street
Documentary
Lens Review: Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1.2 ASPH
The Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1.2 ASPH is a standard prime lens designed for full-frame Leica M-mount cameras. This classic focal length prime lens features an exceptionally fast f/1.2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, documentary, and everyday photography in low-light conditions. The optical design incorporates 6 elements in 4 groups with two aspherical surfaces, ensuring sharp image quality with beautiful subject separation and creamy bokeh. Despite its compact dimensions of 61 x 52 mm and lightweight construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance worthy of the legendary Noctilux name.
Specifications
Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
16
Optical construction
6 elements / 4 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1 m (3.28 ft)
Filter size
49 mm
Lens mount
Leica M
Dimensions
61 x 52 mm
Weight
Unknown
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Unknown
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Low-light
Video Reviews