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Pros Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and image clarity even at wide apertures
  • Advanced optical design featuring floating elements and minimal aberrations
  • Compact and lightweight design for daily portability
  • High-quality construction with smooth control feel
  • Versatile close-focusing capabilities
Cons Cons
  • Very high price point compared to alternatives
  • Optical limitations at maximum aperture including vignetting and corner softness
  • Aperture blade design affects bokeh shape when stopped down
  • Potential for chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes
  • Lacks the specific character of older Noctilux models

Launch price Launch price $9,650
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 35mm f/1.2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Leica M · Full-Frame
Close focus Close focus 50 cm (0.09x)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Weight & size Weight & size 416g (14.7 oz) · 64.6 x 50.2 mm (2.54 x 1.98 in)

Announcement date Announcement date January 29, 2026
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $9,650
Lens mount Lens mount Leica M
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series Noctilux-M

Elements Elements 10
Groups Groups 5
Special elements Special elements 3 aspherical

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 35mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 63.3°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Manual focus only
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 50 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.09x

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 416g (14.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 64.6mm (2.54 in)
Length Length 50.2mm (1.98 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 49mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood Extendable, included