Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH for reportage and avenue images.

Transcontinenta B.V., distributor of Leica within the Netherlands and Ireland, is proud to announce an enlargement of the M lens vary. The Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. is the primary Noctilux M lens with a focal size of 35 mm.

Since first being launched in 1966, the identify ‘Noctilux’ has represented the head of optical craftsmanship at Leica. The identify is made up of the Latin phrases ‘noctu’ and ‘lux’, that means ‘night’ and ‘light’, and refers back to the distinctive pace of this lens collection. With a most aperture of as much as f/0.95, Noctilux lenses are thought of to be the epitome of optical improvement, opening up artistic prospects past the abnormal. They ship photos with an unrivalled visible aesthetic. With the brand new Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH., Leica Camera AG is presenting the primary Noctilux M-Lens within the firm’s historical past to characteristic a 35 mm focal size.

First Noctilux M lens with 35mm focal size

Like all Noctilux lenses, the most recent addition to the household impresses with its distinctive pace and superior imaging efficiency. The new, compact Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. produces clear, high-contrast photos characterised by a particular look. The shallow depth of area at a large aperture exactly separates topic and house, making a velvety delicate bokeh and lending photos tangible depth in addition to a cinematic ambiance. Stopping down the aperture lets you selectively improve the depth of area. A floating factor throughout the advanced optical development ensures constant efficiency throughout your complete focusing vary, from the shut focus distance to infinity.

Up till now, the power of Noctilux glass has been leveraged solely for 50 and 75 mm focal lengths. The new Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. now makes this power accessible for the versatile 35 mm focal size for the very first time. The excellent mixture of a large aperture and pure perspective makes it perfect for excellent portrait, reportage, available-light and avenue images. Subjects are clearly in focus thanks to express separation, whereas retaining their context due to harmonious transitions to the background.

Technical improvements whereas preserving the signature look

This new lens is the primary Noctilux to characteristic an prolonged shut focus distance right down to 50 cm. When used with the brand new Leica M EV1 and its high-resolution built-in digital viewfinder, focusing is especially handy throughout your complete focusing vary. M-Cameras with a rangefinder can focus to a distance of 70 cm through the optical viewfinder. In the close-up vary of 70–50 cm, focusing is carried out through Live View on the rear LCD panel or the Visoflex 2 clip-on viewfinder. The giant focusing angle of the Noctilux-M 35 helps this, thereby enabling exact and delicate work.

The new Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. has been optimised for M-Cameras with high-resolution picture sensors, along with having been fully redesigned and handcrafted in Wetzlar. Decades of expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing applied sciences have gone into its improvement. This consists of processing particular glass supplies and aspherical lens components manufactured in Wetzlar utilizing modern Precision Glass Moulding (PGM) expertise, which shapes lenses in a extremely exact course of, reaching distinctive high quality requirements. The optical design contains ten lenses in 5 teams, together with three aspherical lenses. A floating factor ensures constant imaging efficiency over your complete focusing vary. The built-in lens hood reduces glare and reflections, making certain excessive distinction and sensible color rendering, even with backlighting. Measuring simply 5 cm in size, with a diameter of 6.5 cm, and weighing solely 415 g, the brand new lens additionally impresses with its remarkably compact measurement.

Price and availability

The Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. shall be accessible from 29 January 2026 through the Leica Store Amsterdam, the Leica Store Lisse and authorised Leica dealers in the Netherlands and Ireland. The really helpful retail value is €8,950 together with VAT within the Netherlands and €9,100,00 together with VAT in Ireland.