Leica 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M Asph Lens- Black

As a legendary lightning-fast prime lens within the esteemed Leica M-mount range, the 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M Asph is characterised by its distinctly softened image-rendering, exceptional low-light performance, and detailed subject isolation. In regard to the optical construction of this lens, the 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M Asph mirrors that of the classic double Gauss optical design. It further utilises a pair of key aspherical elements, anomalous partial dispersion glass, and high refractive index elements. This produces a distinct dream-like softness to your images when shooting wide, as well as maintaining consistent edge-to-edge colour-accuracy with minimal distortion. To guarantee exceptional image quality throughout the available focal range, a floating system is incorporated as well as an in-built extendable lens hood. Tailored to low-light photography, creative portraiture, and urban exploration, this lens is a serious crowd-favourite amongst Leica enthusiasts.

Leica 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M Asph Lens Key Features:

Expanded Leica 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M Asph Lens Key Features:

High-Performance Optics

As with all available Leica products, the 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M Asph lens consists of state-of-the-art optics and mechanical perfection. By taking key construction specifications from the classic double Gauss-type optical design, this high-powered lens incorporates eight elements in five groups. These consist of five elements that are crafted from anomalous partial dispersion glass and three from high refractive index glass. In short, this aids in the production of the distinct rendering quality, as well as limiting colour fringing and chromatic aberrations. To further enhance clarity and reduce spherical aberrations, Leica have implemented two large-diameter aspherical elements. But it doesn’t stop there, with a rear floating element employed to guarantee consistent image quality throughout the full focus range, even at the minimum focus distance of just 1m.

Legendary Leica

The Leica 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M Asph lens is an incredibly special piece of optical engineering. As a standard-length prime, characterised by a shallow depth of field, wide aperture, and outstanding image-quality comparable to only a handful of competitive lenses within its category. In regard to portrait photography, the 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M produces a unique softened image-rendering typical of the Noctilux line. This comprises of a creamy, soft, and dream-like bokeh that accentuates your subject, with a clear emphasis on sharpness and clarity.

Tailored to low-light photography, you can capture incredibly dynamic and detailed images without the need for a flash. The colour-accuracy, contrast, and depth of field are truly unrivalled by competitors. As with the vast majority of Leica M-mount optics, the 50mm f0.95 Noctilux-M is an artist’s lens that thrives in a vast array of creative shooting situations. Further to this, you do have access to an in-built lens hood and it also threaded to accept 60mm screw-in filters.

The Story of the M-Mount Range

The Leica M portfolio is a collection of lenses developed to fulfil the most stringent quality demands for both digital and analogue photography. Their image quality is second-to-none, pairing effortlessly with Leica’s range of compatible high-resolution camera systems. M-mount lenses were first made famous by street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, and Sebastiao Salgado. Unrivalled in resolution, contrast, structure, tonal depth, and overall performance - the Leica M-mount range consists of a special breed of camera lens.

What’s in the box?

FAQs:

Is an EVF required when using this 50mm f0.95 lens?

This lens will block a sizable area of the viewfinder, specifically in the bottom right of the frame. However, an Electronic ViewFinder is not required, but is advantageous when focusing wide open.

How does this 50mm f0.95 lens pair with the Leica M9?

The Leica M9 and 50mm f0.95 is an ideal pairing that ensures sharp detail, the super-crisp isolation of your subject, and an incredibly smooth dream-like bokeh.

Does this come with a removable lens hood?

The Leica 50mm f0.95 lens is equipped with an in-built lens hood that both shades and protects the front-facing lens elements, as well as significantly reducing flare and ghosting.

What size filter does this Leica lens fit?

This lens is threaded to accept 60mm screw-in filters.