Leica has announced the Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. This is going to be a pretty niche lens, especially given its price!
The Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH is claimed to offer a generational
leap in optical performance, and it is currently Leica’s fastest M-System 35mm lens.
The original Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1.0 is more than 50 years old, and the Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH was announced way back in 2008. The most recent Leica lens to carry the Noctilux name is the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH, which was announced 5 years ago.
Key features
- Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
- Fast & Compact Wide-Angle Prime
- Three PGM Aspherical Elements
- Floating Elements System
- Manual Focus Design
- Extended Close Focus Distance: 1.6′
- Filter Thread: 49mm
- 11-Blade Diaphragm
- Built-In Extendable Lens Hood
The Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH optical design consists of t10 Elements in 5 Groups including three PGM (precision glass molded) aspherical elements and 11 aperture blades. PGM aspherical elements help eliminate various types of lens aberration, even when lenses are used wide open.
The lens has a built-in lens hood, but you can still attach 49mm filters. The minimum focusing distance is 1.6′ / 48cm.
The lens tips the scales at 14.7 oz / 416 g.
Pricing & Availability
The Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH is available to pre-order for $9,600 USD. As a comparison, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH retails for $6,415 USD.
