The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R 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. Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R is the longer of the two lenses at 55mm. The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 with a length of 52mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R Size and Weight 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. Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R weighs 187g, 53% (218g) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's weight of 405g.
Filter Threads
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has a 52mm 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 Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
