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Leica Noctilux-M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH. Lens (Leica M)
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- The bright f/1.2 design helps isolate subjects using a shallow depth of field; This fast design also excels in low light conditions.
- Noctilux's distinctive rendering portrays subjects with a cinematic atmosphere surrounded by smooth circular bokeh thanks to an 11-blade diaphragm.
- This lens joins the 50mm f/0.95 and 75mm f/1.25 to complete the Noctilux trio.
- This is the first Noctilux lens with a 35mm focal length, offering a wider field of view compared to existing 50mm and 75mm Noctilux lenses, for a natural perspective that includes more background and context information than narrower focal lengths.
- The fast design still allows the lens to be selective, but the wide-angle focal length makes the lens more suitable for traditional reportage, street, and environmental portrait applications.
- Optimized for high-resolution M cameras, this lens provides the sharpness and resolution of the latest image sensors while retaining the character and craftsmanship associated with Leica optics.
- PGM technology is used to shape the three aspherical elements to finer tolerances for better control over various aberrations, higher microcontrast, and smoother, more natural bokeh.
- Additional elements are manufactured using highly refractive glasses to improve color clarity with virtually no chromatic aberrations.
- The floating element design also ensures consistent image quality across the entire focusing range.
- This is the first Noctilux lens to feature extended close range focusing up to 50 cm (1.6 ft); Compared to the conventional 70cm (2.3') of most rangefinder lenses, this additional range is suitable for working with close-up subjects at a maximum magnification of 1:11.6.
- To make use of the added 1.6' to 2.3' focusing range, an M camera must be used with an EVF, a Visoflex EVF accessory, or live view monitoring from the camera's rear LCD screen; Optical rangefinders only provide precise focus control at 2.3'.
- Despite being the fastest 35mm lens Leica has ever produced, this lens is still relatively compact and lightweight, measuring 2" long, 2.5" in diameter, and weighing 14.7 oz.
- The built-in extendable lens hood shields and protects the front element to reduce flare and ghosting. Additionally, the front of the lens is threaded to accept 49mm thread filters.
