Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.
Leica Jan 2018
Leica Full Frame

Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.

This is a full-frame prime lens for Leica M, covering 75 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.25. Released in 2018, it weighs 1050 g. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It 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.

f/1.25
Aperture
75mm
Focal
1050 g
Weight
Jan 2018
Released
Leica site

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Good for portraitlow-light
Lowlight
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Specification

Manufacturer data
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

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 6.5% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Leica Noctilux-M 75mm f/1.25 ASPH.
beyond the gold
01 beyond the gold by arnds.photos
the quiet revolution
02 the quiet revolution by arnds.photos
two opinions, one bench
03 two opinions, one bench by arnds.photos
the restless angler (black and white)
04 the restless angler (black and white) by arnds.photos
the restless angler (color)
05 the restless angler (color) by arnds.photos
L1000409
06 L1000409 by egal99
L1000399
07 L1000399 by egal99
L1000331
08 L1000331 by egal99
L1000366
09 L1000366 by egal99
Lea - Leica Noctilux 75mm f1.25 - DSC01163
10 Lea - Leica Noctilux 75mm f1.25 - DSC01163 by H.Hackbarth
Lea - Leica Noctilux 75mm f1.25 - DSC01152
11 Lea - Leica Noctilux 75mm f1.25 - DSC01152 by H.Hackbarth
Unspoken Words! (B&W)
12 Unspoken Words! (B&W) by Mohamed Haykal
Unspoken Words!
13 Unspoken Words! by Mohamed Haykal
The Carpenter Gaze!
14 The Carpenter Gaze! by Mohamed Haykal
A Moment of Stillness!
15 A Moment of Stillness! by Mohamed Haykal
On My Motorbike!
16 On My Motorbike! by Mohamed Haykal
I a Listening Mood!
17 I a Listening Mood! by Mohamed Haykal
California dreaming
18 California dreaming by jc.torres1
L1000265
19 L1000265 by egal99
L1000358
20 L1000358 by egal99
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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