The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica M 35mm f1.2 and the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Leica M 35mm f1.2 with a length of 50mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Leica M 35mm f1.2's 65mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Leica M 35mm f1.2 weighs 416g, which means it is 284g (40%) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH which has a weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Leica M 35mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has a 60mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica M 35mm f1.2:
And these are the 60mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica M 35mm f1.2 and the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has the same Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Focal Range
Leica M 35mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm.
On the other hand, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
