In this review, we will be comparing Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH and Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH, two Standard Prime lenses by Leica. Both lenses have the same focal range of 50mm but different max apertures: Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH has a max aperture of F1.4 while the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has a max aperture of F0.95.
We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.
What type of photography are the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH and Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH and the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
| Photography Type |
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH |
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH |
| Bird/Wildlife | Fair | Fair |
| Sports | Average | Average |
| Portrait | Excellent | Excellent |
| Travel | Good | Good |
| Street | Very Good | Very Good |
| Wedding | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walk Around | Good | Good |
| Vlogging | Good | Good |
| Landscape | Good | Good |
| Macro | Poor | Poor |
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH with a length of 53mm is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH's 54mm diameter.
Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH weighs 335g, which means it is 365g (52%) lighter than the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH which has a weight of 700g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Standard Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Prime Lenses in Leica M Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Leica Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH and 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 M11, Leica M10 and Leica M Typ 262.
Focal Range