The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM 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. Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH with a length of 75mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH's 73mm 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 Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH weighs 700g, 10% (78g) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM's weight of 778g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM:
And these are the 60mm filters that we recommend for the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH has the Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F0.95.
