{"product_id":"leica-noctilux-m-35mm-f12-asph-lens","title":"Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f\/1.2 ASPH Lens","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eLeica Noctilux-M 35mm f\/1.2 ASPH Lens Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f\/1.2 ASPH is a fast manual-focus prime for Leica M-mount cameras. It is the first ever 35mm Noctilux lens, extending the series wider than traditional 50mm and 75mm options. This allows for Noctilux optical behaviour to be used for new perspectives while retaining the defining characteristics of this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt wide apertures, the lens renders a very shallow depth of field with pronounced subject separation while retaining a natural field of view suited to documentary, street, environmental portraiture and general low-light shooting. A newly developed optical design supports close focusing down to 0.5m, allowing more flexibility at shorter distances than previous Noctilux lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation is fully mechanical, with manual focus and a click-stop aperture ring. The lens is optimised for modern high-resolution Leica M sensors and manufactured in Germany. It suits photographers who work deliberately, rely on manual focus precision, and want Noctilux light gathering and separation from a 35mm focal length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeica Noctilux-M 35 f1.2 ASPH. Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Noctilux lens with a 35mm focal length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery fast f\/1.2 aperture with pronounced subject to background separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose focusing down to 0.5m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical design includes three aspherical elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating element maintains quality across the focus range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully manual focus with precise focus throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated extendable lens hood reduces flare and contrast loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica M bayonet with 6-bit coding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRangefinder focusing operates down to 70cm, with closer distances handled via Live View or an electronic viewfinder. The long focus rotation supports controlled adjustment at wide apertures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeica Noctilux-M 35mm f\/1.2 ASPH Lens in More Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptics and image quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Noctilux-M 35mm f\/1.2 ASPH features a, optical design with 10 elements in five groups, with three aspherical surfaces and a floating element. This configuration maintains contrast and clarity across the frame while allowing the lens to operate effectively at very wide apertures. At f\/1.2, subject separation is very notable, with smooth transitions into defocused areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA floating element maintains consistency from close focus to infinity, which is particularly useful when working at short distances where fast lenses often show reduced performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVignetting is visible at wide apertures and reduces progressively as the lens is stopped down. Distortion is very low for a lens of this speed and focal length, limiting the need for correction in most situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFocus operation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing is fully manual via a mechanically coupled focus ring with a long rotation angle. This allows fine adjustment, especially when working close to the minimum focus distance. On Leica M cameras using the optical rangefinder, focusing is supported down to 70cm. From 70cm to 50cm, focusing is carried out using Live View or an electronic viewfinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistance and depth-of-field scales are clearly marked in metres and feet. Despite the lens’s optical complexity, is compact and doesn’t feel at all front heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens is compact for the class, with a short barrel and weight concentrated closer to the mount. The aperture ring features half-stop click increments for tactile feedback. An integrated hood locks in place, and the E49 filter thread is accessible when the hood is retracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the first Noctilux lens with a 35mm focal length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is the first Noctilux-M lens to use a 35mm focal length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the lens support autofocus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Focusing is fully manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the closest focusing distance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5m when using Live View or an electronic viewfinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be focused using the optical rangefinder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, down to 70cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it compatible with modern high-resolution Leica M sensors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is the lens made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeica Noctilux-M 35mm f\/1.2 ASPH Lens Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica M bayonet with 6-bit coding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocal length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/1.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 elements in 5 groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAspherical elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloating element\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum focus distance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRangefinder coupling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 0.7m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiaphragm blades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLens hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated, extendable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 50.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 64.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 416g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica Noctilux-M 35mm f\/1.2 ASPH Lens with integrated lens hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lens cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear lens cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather lens case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffers: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffer Category: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffer Product Type: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutofocus: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture ring: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstant Aperture: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens CIPA Image stabilization rating: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter (mm): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength (mm): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (g): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance scale: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoF scale: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElements: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironmental Sealing: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus distance limiter: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal length: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        35 mm\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocus method: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter Thread: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull time manual: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroups: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHood supplied: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Image stabilization: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens mount: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Materials: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum focal length: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        35.0\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum magnification: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum aperture (number): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum aperture (text): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Format size: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum focal length: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        35.0\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Minimum focus distance (m): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum aperture (number): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum aperture (text): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor type: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of diaphragm blades: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower zoom: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial elements \/ coatings: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTripod collar: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens type: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide\/Tele: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLevel: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear Of Release: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Holiday and Landscape: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        Yes\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Interior and Architecture: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        Yes\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Fashion and Portrait: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Macro and Still Life: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Astro: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Street: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Wildlife and Sport: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoom lock: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoom method: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes: \n                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