NOCTILUX-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.
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The Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. is the first 35mm Noctilux lens in Leica history — combining extraordinary speed with the most versatile focal length in the M system.
Since 1966, the Noctilux name has represented the pinnacle of Leica optical craftsmanship. With the introduction of the 35mm f/1.2 ASPH., this legendary character is now available in a wider, more immersive perspective — ideal for storytelling, reportage, portraits and available-light photography.
At its ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture, the lens delivers unmistakable Noctilux rendering: subjects are separated with remarkable depth, backgrounds dissolve into a smooth, cinematic bokeh, and images retain a natural sense of place and atmosphere. Stopped down, sharpness and contrast increase while preserving Leica’s signature tonal transitions.
Despite its exceptional light-gathering capability, the Noctilux-M 35 remains impressively compact and well balanced, making it practical for everyday use on both digital and film Leica M cameras. Handcrafted in Wetzlar, it represents a new chapter in Leica lens design — blending innovation, heritage and emotion in a single optic.
Key Features
- First 35mm Noctilux lens ever produced by Leica
- Ultra-fast f/1.2 aperture for extreme low-light photography
- Signature Noctilux look with shallow depth and smooth bokeh
- Versatile 35mm focal length for everyday and documentary use
- Extended close-focus to 50 cm when used via Live View or EVF
- Compact design relative to its aperture class
- Integrated extendable lens hood
- Leica M mount with 6-bit coding
- Handcrafted in Wetzlar, Germany
Basic Specifications
- Focal length: 35mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Minimum focus distance: 0.5 m
- Filter thread: E49
- Weight: approx. 416 g
- Mount: Leica M
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