Leica Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. vs Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2 on the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH., against f/1.4 on the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH..
- Closest focus: 0.40 m on the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH., against 0.50 m on the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH..
- Max magnification: 0.11× on the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH., against 0.09× on the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH..
- Weight: 338 g on the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH., against 416 g on the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH..
Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. or Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH.: which should you buy?
Choose the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. for its maximum aperture.
Choose the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH. for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
On paper the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH. wins more rows (3 to 1); if the Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH.'s strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $9,650 new | $5,995 new $3,695 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm (full frame) | 35mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.2 (best) | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 10 / 5 | 9 / 5 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 11 |
| Closest focus | 0.50 m | 0.40 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.09× | 0.11× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Manual focus | Manual focus |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | — | — |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 416 g | 338 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 64.6 × 50.2 mm | 58 × 46 mm |
| Filter thread | 49 mm | 46 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.