Noctilux


The name Noctilux is used by Leica to designate camera lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/0.95. This is the largest f-number offered by Leica in its lens range. The lens has been in production since 1966 and carries on to the present day. So far all Noctilux lenses have been made for the Leica M mount.

History

The name Noctilux is a combination of Nocti, which is derived from the word nocturnal, while Lux is Latin for light.

Description

The Noctilux lenses have the largest maximum apertures in the Leica range. With various models having f-numbers of f/0.95 or f/1.0 or f/1.2 or f/1.25 as its maximum aperture. It is also the heaviest of all of Leica's lenses.

Market position

The Noctilux is the most expensive lens in the Leica lens range. It is followed by the Summilux.

List of Noctilux lenses

;For the Leica M mount:
NameFocal lengthYearf-numberFilter sizeWeight
Noctilux 50 mm 50 mm1966 – 197573 mm470 – 515 grams
Noctilux-M 50 mm 50 mm1976 – 200860 mm584 grams
Noctilux-M 50 mm ASPH.50 mm2008 – present60 mm700 grams
Noctilux-M 75 mm ASPH.75 mm2017 – present67 mm1055 grams