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

Name: Leica M 50mm f1.2 Noctilux-M Lens - Black Paint
Brand: Leica
SKU: 1752487
Price: 8875.0 USD
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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.

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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

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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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A Living Legend, Reinterpreted

This is Leica's contemporary reinterpretation of the legendary 1966 Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2, one of the most famous lenses ever made for the M-System and the world's first serially produced lens to feature two aspherical elements. The original optical calculation has been retained with only minimal changes, carefully adapted to today's glass types and production methods, so you get that unmistakable vintage character with modern manufacturing precision.

The Signature f/1.2 Rendering

Wide open at f/1.2, this lens delivers an extremely shallow depth of field, soft transitions, and a characteristic, exquisite bokeh that lends images a soft, almost dreamlike, impressionistic quality with exceptional subject separation. Stop it down slightly and it snaps to an impressively sharp rendition, making it a genuinely usable lens for everyday shooting rather than a one-trick showpiece.

Faithful Optical Design

The optical design comprises six lenses in four groups, including two aspherical elements that reduce spherical aberration at maximum aperture for an exceptionally balanced image effect. Color rendering is natural and vignetting is well controlled even at open aperture. A 16-blade aperture with half-increment lock settings gives you precise, tactile control over exposure and rendering.

Glossy Black Paint Craftsmanship

This edition wears a glossy black paint finish over the proven series design, complete with elegant classic details, including a red distance scale for feet and a round lens hood also finished in glossy black paint, to complete the timeless Leica look. It mounts via the Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding for lens recognition and ships in packaging inspired by the original, with a classically inspired transparent lens container.

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