Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH.
Lens for Leica M · Announced September 2008
Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Standard
Typically A$22,899–A$22,900 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$22,900
at Georges Cameras
- Used from
- A$13,999 at Camera Electronic39% under new
- Used, typically
- A$15,485.50
- Focal length: 50mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/0.95
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Focus: Manual
- Weight: 700 g
- Max magnification: 0.06×, Focuses to 1 m
Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. overview
The Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. is a 50mm f/0.95 prime for full-frame cameras on Leica M, announced by Leica in September 2008. 10 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light. It is a weaker pick for fast-moving subjects and close-ups.
New, it sells for A$22,900 in Australia (Georges Cameras); used and refurbished copies start at A$13,999. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$22,899 to A$22,900 new.
Worth comparing it with the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. and Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH..
Where to buy the Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. in Australia
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Camera ElectronicLowest used
UsedIn stock
As New · SN 4660370 · Authorized dealer · Leica M version
A$13,999
Camera Electronic
Open boxIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above typical used price
A$16,972
Georges CamerasBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
A$22,900
Camera Electronic
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
A$22,900
Digidirect
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
A$22,899
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Things to know
- 50mm prime, f/0.95.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
- 700 g; 73 × 75.1 mm; 60mm filters.
- Focuses down to 1 m, up to 0.06× magnification.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$15,485.50 in Australia (asking prices over 21 days); today from A$13,999.
Good for
- Low light (f/0.95)
Not the best for
- Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
- Close-ups (0.06× magnification)
From the Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 16% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $13,295≈ A$19,350 | $7,995≈ A$11,636 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$22,900 | A$13,999 |
| Singapore | — | S$10,000≈ A$11,356 |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$15,485.50
Usually A$15,485.50 to A$15,485.50 · 21 days, 42 listings
Cheapest used today
A$13,999
10% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$13,999 | A$15,485.50 | A$15,485.50 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$13,999 | A$15,485.50 | A$15,485.50 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Alternatives to the Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH.
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APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH.
50mm f/2 · 2012
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- 300 g
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Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH.
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- Manual focus
- 377 g
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- Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH. · 2015
- Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. · 2016
- APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. · 2021
- Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH. · 2022
- Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. · 2023
- Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. · 2026
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH. · 2015
- Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. · 2016
Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 50mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 50mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/0.95
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 8 / 5
- Aperture blades
- —
- Closest focus
- 1 m
- Max magnification
- 0.06×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Manual focus
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- —
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 700 g
- Diameter × length
- 73 × 75.1 mm
- Filter thread
- 60 mm
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