Leica Noctilux-M 50mm F1.2 ASPH Lens (2021)
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Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH is the third lens in the Leica Classics Range, reintroduced in early 2021. Originally produced from 1966 to 1975, it was the world's first lens to feature aspherical elements.
The Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 uses the classic Double-Gauss lens formula, with 6 elements in 4 groups. The advantage of this design is that the lens has little field curvature or chromatic aberration while delivering a large maximum aperture in a compact package. Its downside lies traditionally in spherical aberration: however, the Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2, thanks to its adoption of aspherical elements, addresses this issue.
Leica markets this reintroduced lens in black anodized body as standard, while glossy aluminum is also available. The Noctilux lens also comes in special editions in silver chrome and brass.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Bright maximum aperture
- Not quite expensive for a Noctilux
Cons
- Classic rendering may not be to everyone's taste
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
16 aperture blades
Colors
Black, Aluminum, Silver Chrome, or Brass
Image Size
Full-frame
Lens Mount
M-mount
Material
Aluminum or brass
Optical Formula | Elements
6 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
4 groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
49 mm
Size | Diameter
61 mm
Size | Length
52 mm (79 mm w/ lens hood)
Weight
1010 g
Function
Angle Of View
45.6°
Aperture
F/1.2 - f/16
Focal Length
90 mm
Performance
Max Magnification
1:17.7
Min Focus Distance
1 m
Production
Debut
2021-01-28
Made In
Germany
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