Leica has just officially announced the new Leica M 35mm F1.2 Noctilux Asph. Lens. It is the company’s first wide-angle offering in its ‘Noctilux’ series, which focuses on fast apertures. It features manual controls, an integrated lens hood, and an optical formula with 10 elements in five groups.
This new lens costs $9,650, first available for pre-order at B&H.
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 35 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Leica M | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.2 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | Yes | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 10 | |
| Groups | 5 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Three aspherical | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.50 m (19.69″) | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 416 g (0.92 lb) | |
| Diameter | 65 mm (2.56″) | |
| Length | 50 mm (1.97″) | |
| Materials | Metal | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 49 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |