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Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm
The f/0.95 maximum aperture and an optical design with 2 aspherical and 5 partial dispersion elements deliver extreme subject isolation and control over color defects. Its 700g all-metal build and precise manual focus mechanism provide a tactile, durable shooting experience that digital corrections via 6-bit coding further refine. This lens is best for portrait photographers and low-light specialists who prioritize a distinct, painterly bokeh over autofocus convenience.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/0.95
Mount Leica M
Weight 700 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
47 Overall Score
Price $14,043
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 60 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 700 |
| Max Magnification | 0.05347222 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 700 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 107 | 298 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Noctilux-M leicanoctilux50095sil 50mm | 13.3 | 99.2 | 41.3 | 28.7 | 66.1 | 99.5 | 44.7 | 33.6 | 51 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.4 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.3 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81.1 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.7 | 36.8 |
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