Leica·CW ID: 913299·MFR ID: 11686

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

Name: Leica M 50mm f1.2 Noctilux-M Lens - Black
Brand: Leica
SKU: 913299
Price: 8900.0 USD
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The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. is a faithful reinterpretation of the legendary 1966 original, the world's first serially produced lens with two aspherical elements. Leica retained the original optical calculation, adapting it only minimally to modern glass and production methods, so six elements in four groups preserve the classic character while meeting today's standards.

For you, that means a soft, almost dreamlike rendering wide open with distinctive vintage bokeh, then sharp, modern results as you stop down. The sixteen-blade aperture and click-on hood complete the experience, and the lens arrives in packaging inspired by the original, right down to the classic transparent lens container.

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Contemporary reissue of the legendary 1966 Noctilux 50mm f/1.2
Based on the world's first serially produced double-aspherical lens
Original optical calculation, minimally adapted to modern glass
Fast f/1.2 aperture for exceptional low-light capability
Optical design of 6 elements in 4 groups with 2 aspherical surfaces
Soft, dreamlike rendering wide open with distinctive vintage bokeh
Sharp, modern results when stopped down from f/2.8
Sixteen-blade aperture with half-increment lock settings
Included click-on lens hood
Leica M bayonet with 6-bit coding
Ships in packaging inspired by the original, with classic lens container

Scope of Delivery:

Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. lens
Click-on lens hood
Classic transparent lens container
Front lens cap
Rear lens cap

Limited Warranty:

This Leica product carries Leica's limited manufacturer warranty when purchased from an authorized dealer, including accessories in their original packaging. Registering your product with a Leica Account extends coverage by an additional 12 months. Buying from an authorized dealer such as Camera West ensures your Leica is a genuine, warranty-eligible product backed by Leica's official service network.

General

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

Order number: 11686 (black anodized)

Angle of view (diag/horiz/vert): 45.6deg / 38.6deg / 26.3deg

Optical Design

Elements / groups: 6 / 4

Aspherical surfaces: 2

Entrance pupil before bayonet: 12.4 mm

Focusing

Focus range: 1 m to infinity

Scale: Combined meter/feet

Smallest object field: 425 x 637 mm

Largest reproduction ratio: 1:17.7

Aperture

Setting: Lock blade with half-increment lock settings

Aperture range: f/1.2 to f/16

Diaphragm blades: 16

Dimensions

Bayonet: Leica M with 6-bit coding

Filter thread: E49

Lens hood: Click-on (included)

Length: approx. 52 mm (79 mm with hood)

Diameter: approx. 61 mm

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A Legend Reborn

This is a contemporary reinterpretation of the famous 1966 Noctilux 50mm f/1.2, of which only 1,757 units were originally produced. It was the world's first serially produced lens to feature two aspherical elements, and that heritage defines its rendering today.

Faithful Optical Design

Leica retained the original optical calculation and construction, changing it only minimally to suit modern glass types and production methods. Six elements in four groups with two aspherical surfaces preserve the classic look.

Vintage Character, Modern Capability

Wide open at f/1.2 the lens renders with a soft, almost dreamlike quality and exquisite bokeh; stopped down from f/2.8 it delivers sharp, modern images suited to high-resolution digital M bodies.

Collector-Grade Presentation

A sixteen-blade aperture with half-increment lock settings and an included click-on hood complete the design, and the lens ships in packaging inspired by the original, with the same classic transparent lens container.

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