Description
Out-performs the human eye
The extremely shallow depth of field at open aperture produces portraits and detailed studies of unequalled aesthetic effect. The result is outstanding image quality, comparable to the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH., which is considered the best standard lens ever produced. Even the light from one candle can be sufficient for handheld photography.
Technical details
As the world’s highest-speed aspherical lens, this 50mm Noctilux lens exceeds the perception of the human eye. State-of-the-art optics and mechanical technologies have created a noticeable increase in lens speed, and a floating element retains high image quality even in the close-up range. Vignetting and distortion are even better than former Noctilux generations.
- The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. Lens is the best standard lens that’s been produced, as well as the world’s highest-speed aspherical lens. It’s also extremely fast in speed, offering a f/0.95 maximum aperture which is great for shooting in low-light conditions and also affords notable control over depth of field for selective focus shooting.
- The lens construction is carefully designed, packed with a variety of glass elements to produce high-resolution images that are sharp, and in focus. The lens construction features a double Gauss-type optical design, that includes eight elements in five groups. Five of the elements are made from anomalous partial dispersion glass and three are constructed from high refractive index glass to produce distinct rendering image quality at all times, as well as reducing colour fringing and chromatic aberrations.
- For enhanced clarity and reduced distortion, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH. Lens incorporates two large-diameter aspherical elements to control spherical aberrations.