Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH: “King of the night”
Friday, June 26th, 2009
With tags like “Out-performs the human eye” and “The world’s fastest aspherical lens” it is difficult not to look longingly at Leica’s “king of the night.” But for $10,000 that is all many of us will ever be able to do. The Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 is the successor to Leica’s 1975 Noctilux-M 50 mm f/1. After 30 years Leica has succeeded in achieving a noticeable increase in lens speed while maintaining nearly identical dimensions for the 50 mm f/1. The amazing capabilities of this lens allow for portraits and detailed studies of unmatched aesthetic effect. Check out the Leica web site for more details.
Leica M8.2, ISO 320, f/0.95, 1/90 s