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 Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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 M 50mm F1.4 2023 is the longer of the two lenses at 59mm. The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 with a length of 52mm, is 7mm shorter. On the other hand, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023's 59mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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 Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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. Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 weighs 337g, 16% (68g) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's weight of 405g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Leica M Mount
Filter Threads
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 has a 46mm 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 46mm filters that we recommend for the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023:
Lens Mounts
Both the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has the fastest aperture of
F1.2 , the Leica M 50mm F1.4 2023's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
