Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.

Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.

Telephoto prime with bright aperture, weather sealing, advanced optics for Portrait, low-light, artistic photography.

Short telephoto prime lens f/1.25 m-mount
Portrait
Portrait
Lowlight
Lowlight

Lens Review: Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.

The Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH. is a high-performance short telephoto prime lens designed for Leica M-mount cameras. With an exceptionally bright maximum aperture of f/1.25, this lens offers an extremely shallow depth of field, allowing photographers to create images with a distinctive visual signature and beautiful bokeh. The optical design includes 9 elements in 6 groups, featuring two aspherical elements and a floating element to ensure outstanding imaging performance from the closest focusing distance of 0.85 meters to infinity. The lens incorporates an 11-blade diaphragm for smooth out-of-focus areas and includes a built-in, lockable lens hood to protect against stray light and physical impacts. While it delivers exceptional image quality, the lens is manual focus only and lacks weather sealing, so care should be taken in challenging environmental conditions.

Specifications

Lens type
Short telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
75 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Leica M
Maximum aperture
f/1.25
Minimum aperture
f/16
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
11
Optical construction
9 elements in 6 groups (2 aspherical elements)
Minimum focusing distance
0.85 m (2.79 ft)
Maximum magnification
1:8.8
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
74 mm (diameter) x 91 mm (length)
Weight
1,050 g (2.31 lbs)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
portrait, lowlight

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

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