Lens Summary
Brand: Leica
Also Known As: Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Leica M
Release Date: 2008-09-15
MSRP Price: $10995
Made in: Germany
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: 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.
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 50mm |
Mount Type | Leica M |
Format | Full Frame / FX |
Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:17 |
MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | No |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | Yes |
Maximim Aperture | f/0.95 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 40° x 27° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 8 |
Lens Groups | 5 |
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 aspherical element |
Aspherical Elements | 5 anomalous dispersion glass elements |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Manual Focus |
Built-in Focus Motor | No |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.70m |
Distance Information | Yes |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 60mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 73 x 75mm |
Weight | 700g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |