Key Takeaways
1. The Leica Noctilux-M 1.2/35 ASPH. is set to be officially revealed on January 29, with a price of €9,000 in Europe.
2. The new lens is less expensive than other Noctilux lenses, such as the 0.95/50 ASPH. (€12,350) and the 1.25/75 ASPH. (€13,350).
3. The updated Noctilux-M 1.2/50 ASPH. from 1966 is priced lower at €7,900.
4. The 35mm Noctilux features a classic Leica design with a compact aluminum body and an extendable lens hood.
5. Independent reviews are needed to determine if the lens justifies its high price compared to more affordable alternatives.
As early as December, there were talks that the Leica Noctilux-M 1.2/35 ASPH. would be officially revealed in January. Now, LeicaRumors has reported that the unveiling is set for Thursday, January 29. This lens is anticipated to be priced at €9,000 in Europe. Although this amount is quite steep when compared to similar lenses from other brands, Leica’s other Noctilux offerings are even more expensive.
Pricing Comparison
The Noctilux-M 0.95/50 ASPH. carries a listed price of €12,350, whereas the Noctilux-M 1.25/75 ASPH. can go up to €13,350. The only exception is the updated Noctilux-M 1.2/50 ASPH., which first came out in 1966 and is available for a lower price of €7,900. The image below seems to display the lens prior to its official launch. It appears that the 35mm Noctilux features the classic Leica look, with a fairly compact aluminum body, yellow markings, and a lens hood that’s fixed to the lens but can be extended by twisting it.
Awaiting Reviews
We’ll need to wait for independent reviews to see if Leica can truly justify this high price tag. They are up against much cheaper lenses like the Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2, as well as the slightly slower Leica Summilux-M 1.4/35 ASPH. Other camera systems also have options, such as the Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II (starting at $1,579 on Amazon), which often deliver amazing image quality for a much more affordable price, but these lenses tend to be larger than the Leica Noctilux. For the Leica M system, a lens that size would obstruct the optical viewfinder, making it less practical.
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