CW ID: 1752487 | Leica ID: 11731

Leica M 50mm f1.2 Noctilux-M Lens - Black Paint

$8,875.00
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The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. brings back one of the most celebrated lenses in the M-System, pairing the original 1966 optical formula with modern glass and manufacturing. This glossy black paint edition dresses the proven design in a rich, classic finish, complete with a red foot distance scale and a matching round lens hood, so you get vintage character and contemporary reliability in one hand-built package.

Wide open at f/1.2 you'll find that unmistakable Noctilux glow: shallow depth of field, gentle transitions, and a dreamlike bokeh that separates your subject beautifully, while stopping down delivers genuinely sharp results for everyday work. If you're building a collector-grade M kit or simply want the definitive fast fifty, our team can help you pair it with the right body.

Buy from an authorized Leica dealer like Camera West to ensure a genuine product with full manufacturer warranty and expert support.

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  • Contemporary reinterpretation of the legendary 1966 Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2
  • Revives the world's first serially produced lens with two aspherical elements
  • f/1.2 maximum aperture for very shallow depth of field and exquisite bokeh
  • Soft, almost dreamlike rendering wide open with exceptional subject separation
  • Extremely sharp rendition when slightly stopped down
  • Optical design of 6 elements in 4 groups, including 2 aspherical elements
  • Natural color rendering with well-controlled vignetting even at open aperture
  • 16-blade aperture with half-increment lock settings for precise control
  • Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding for lens recognition
  • Glossy black paint finish with red foot distance scale and matching round lens hood
  • E49 filter thread; focus range 1 m to infinity
  • Ships in original-inspired packaging with a transparent lens container

Scope of Delivery:

  • Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. lens (glossy black paint)
  • Round lens hood in glossy black paint finish
  • Classically inspired transparent lens container
  • Packaging inspired by the original Noctilux box

Limited Warranty:

This lens is covered by Leica's limited manufacturer warranty when purchased from an authorized dealer, with accessories in their original packaging. Buying from an authorized Leica dealer such as Camera West ensures your lens is a genuine product, eligible for full warranty coverage and backed by Leica's official service network.

General

Lens: Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH.

Order number: 11731 (glossy black paint edition); base model 11686 (black anodized)

Bayonet / Mount: Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding

Picture angle (full-frame 24 x 36 mm): 45.6° diagonal / 38.6° horizontal / 26.3° vertical

Optical Design

Number of lenses / groups: 6 / 4

Number of aspherical surfaces: 2

Position of entrance pupil: 12.4 mm before the bayonet

Focusing

Focus range: 1 m to infinity

Scale: Combined scale in meters (m) and feet (ft)

Largest reproduction ratio: 1:17.7

Smallest object field: Full-frame: 425 x 637 mm

Aperture

Setting / function: Lock blade with half-increment lock settings

Smallest aperture: f/16

Number of aperture blades: 16

Dimensions

Filter thread: E49

Lens hood: Round, glossy black paint (included)

Length: Approx. 52 mm (without hood) / 79 mm (with hood)

Largest diameter: Approx. 61 mm (without lens hood)

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