Product Overview
Product Highlights
- World's Fastest-Aperture Lens - f/0.95
- State-of-the-Art Optics and Mechanics
- Exceptional Performance
- Amazing Quality Throughout Focal Range
- 2 Aspherical / Rear Floating Elements
- 6-Bit Lens ID Bar Code for Digital M
- Leica M Bayonet Lens Mount
- Extremely Soft & Diffuse Backgrounds
- Depth of Field Scale on Lens Barrel
- Knurled Focusing Ring
Out-performs the human eye!
After more than 30 years, Leica breaks its own record and introduces the world's highest-speed aspherical lens: the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. It is the successor to the famous Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1 ASPH., which was added to the product range in 1975. Thanks to state-of-the-art optics and mechanical technologies, Leica has succeeded in achieving substantial improvements over the previous model. With nearly identical dimensions, a noticeable increase in lens speed has been achieved. The extremely shallow depth of field (DOF) at open aperture produces portraits and detailed studies of unequalled aesthetic effect. Even when just slightly stopped down, the result is outstanding image quality, comparable to the Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH, which is considered the best standard lens ever produced. When used in available light photography, the lens exceeds the perception of the human eye. Even the light from one candle can be sufficient for handheld photography. A "floating element" retains high image quality even in the close-up range. Vignetting and distortion have also been visibly improved compared to the 50mm f/1.
Specifications:
Filter Size: 60mm
f/Stop Range: f/0.95-16.0
Min. Focus Distance: 3.3’ (1 m)
Magnification: 1:17
Angle of View: 40° x 27° (horizontal x vertical)upon analog cameras 30° x 20° (horizontal x vertical) upon Leica M8/M8.2
Groups/Elements: 5/8
Length: 3.0” (75mm)
Maximum Diameter: 2.9” (73mm)
Weight: 1.54 lbs (700g)
Trade-ins are welcome!
