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Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH

The most extraordinary production lens Leica has ever made — the Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH achieves a maximum aperture wider than any other lens in the M system, producing a depth of field at full aperture so thin that a subject's eyelashes can be sharp while their eye is not. At f/0.95 it gathers nearly double the light of an f/1.4 lens, making it genuinely capable in near-darkness. The rendering wide open is unlike any other lens in existence — dream-like subject separation with a micro-contrast and three-dimensionality that cannot be replicated digitally. A singular creative instrument for Leica M-mount cameras.

GearFrame's Take

There is no other lens like the Noctilux — f/0.95 is not just a number, it is a wholly different way of seeing that no digital process can approximate.

Starting from
£11400 new
Used from £4750 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£10000
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Clifton Cameras
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£11400
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£11400
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Core
Released
2008
Aperture
f/0.95 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Leica M-mount
Dimensions
73mm diameter × 75mm length
Weight
700g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Manual focus — rangefinder-coupled; extreme care required at f/0.95
Optical IS
None — Leica M cameras do not offer IBIS
Min. Focus Distance
100cm minimum focus distance

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Street
7.0
Travel
7.0
Great For
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Portrait f/0.95 produces subject isolation so extreme it is almost painterly — an entirely different creative register from any other portrait lens.
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Street Near-darkness becomes usable — the Noctilux opens creative possibilities in low-light street environments no other M lens can reach.
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Travel Handles any available light situation with ease — though its weight and price make it a deliberate choice rather than a casual travel companion.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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