Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm vs Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 Asph
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|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait | Portrait Street |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1-16 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | 10 | 11 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1 m | 0.7 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.16x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 630 g | 337 g |
| Length | 75.1 mm | 59.3 mm |
| Diameter | 73 mm | 58.6 mm |
| Filter Thread | - | 46 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2008 | - |
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Comparing Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm (50 mm, f/1-16) and Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 Asph (50 mm, f/1.4).
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 Asph is the lightest at 337 g, Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm weighs 630 g.
Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1-16, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Leica Summilux-M 50 mm f/1.4 Asph can focus closest at 0.7 m minimum focus distance.
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