Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm
The f/0.95 maximum aperture and an optical design with 2 aspherical and 5 partial dispersion elements deliver extreme subject isolation and control over color defects. Its 700g all-metal build and precise manual focus mechanism provide a tactile, durable shooting experience that digital corrections via 6-bit coding further refine. This lens is best for portrait photographers and low-light specialists who prioritize a distinct, painterly bokeh over autofocus convenience.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/0.95
Mount Leica M
Weight 700 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
48 Overall Score
Price €0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 60 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
| Max Magnification | 0.05347222 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 16-300mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 700 | 615 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm | 13.2 | 99.1 | 41.7 | 28.8 | 66.3 | 99.5 | 44.7 | 33.7 | 52.7 | 36.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.8 | 84.5 | 64.2 | 87.4 | 99.2 | 76.6 | 0 | 99.6 | 81.9 | 99.2 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 86.4 | 69.1 | 85.5 | 91.2 | 83.3 | 63.8 | 89.6 | 86.1 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 86.4 | 75.6 | 85.5 | 88.3 | 83.3 | 91.2 | 68.1 | 71 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 81.1 | 85.7 | 50.7 | 86.6 | 83.3 | 63.8 | 80.6 | 86.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 74.6 | 73 | 40.3 | 78.7 | 76.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 90.2 | 82.4 |
