Leica NOCTILUX-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH., black

Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. — Key Features & Highlights

• First Noctilux-M 35mm lens in Leica’s history
• Outstanding light intensity with high imaging performance
• Distinctive look with clear, high-contrast rendering
• Velvety smooth bokeh and a cinematic sense of depth at full aperture
• Extended close focus to 50 cm (with suitable viewing/focusing method)
• Optical design: 10 lenses in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical elements
• Floating element for consistent performance across the focusing range
• Integrated lens hood to reduce glare and reflections
• Remarkably compact: 5 cm length, 6.5 cm diameter, only 415 g

 

A New Chapter in the Noctilux Story

We are pleased to introduce the new Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. It is the first Noctilux-M lens in the company’s history with a focal length of 35mm.
Like all Noctilux lenses, the newest member of the family impresses with outstanding light intensity at the highest imaging performance. The especially compact lens delivers clear, high-contrast images with an individual, distinctive look.
 

Depth, Character and a Cinematic Atmosphere

At full aperture, the shallow depth of field precisely separates subject and space, creates a velvety smooth bokeh, and gives images a tangible sense of depth and a cinematic atmosphere.
 

Close Focus Down to 50 cm

This new lens is the first Noctilux to feature an extended close focus distance down to 50 cm. When used with the new Leica M EV1 and its high-resolution integrated electronic viewfinder, focusing is particularly convenient across the entire focusing range.
M-Cameras with a rangefinder can focus to a distance of 70 cm via the optical viewfinder. In the close-up range of 70–50 cm, focusing is carried out via Live View on the rear LCD panel or the Visoflex 2 clip-on viewfinder. The large focusing angle of the Noctilux-M 35 supports this, thereby enabling precise and sensitive work.
 

Handcrafted in Wetzlar — Built for High-Resolution Sensors

The new Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. has been optimised for M-Cameras with high-resolution image sensors, in addition to having been completely redesigned and handcrafted in Wetzlar.
Decades of experience and state-of-the-art production technologies have gone into its development. This includes processing special glass materials and aspherical lens elements manufactured in Wetzlar using innovative Precision Glass Moulding (PGM) technology, which shapes lenses in a highly precise process, achieving exceptional quality standards.
 

Optical Precision in a Compact Format

The optical design comprises ten lenses in five groups, including three aspherical lenses. A floating element ensures consistent imaging performance over the entire focusing range.
The integrated lens hood reduces glare and reflections, ensuring high contrast and brilliant colour rendering, even with backlighting. Measuring just 5 cm in length, with a diameter of 6.5 cm, and weighing only 415 g, the new lens also impresses with its remarkably compact size.
 

Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. — Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Noctilux lens unique?

It is the first Noctilux-M lens in Leica’s history with a 35mm focal length, combining outstanding light intensity with high imaging performance in an especially compact design.

How close can it focus?

The lens offers an extended close focus distance down to 50 cm. Rangefinder focusing via the optical viewfinder is possible down to 70 cm, while the 70–50 cm range is focused via Live View or a compatible electronic viewfinder solution.

What is the optical construction?

The optical design comprises 10 lenses in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses. A floating element helps maintain consistent performance across the full focusing range.

How does it handle backlighting?

The integrated lens hood reduces glare and reflections to help ensure high contrast and brilliant colour rendering, even with backlighting.