Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH vs Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH vs Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F0.95 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 60mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Leica M Mount
Weight: 700g.
Diameter: 73mm
Length: 75mm
Min Focus Distance:0.7m
Max Magnification:0.059x

Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 Top Features

50mm Focal Range
F2.5 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 39mm
Max Format:
Leica M Mount
Weight: 230g.
Diameter: 52mm
Length: 33mm
Min Focus Distance:0.7m
Max Magnification:0.071x

Our Winner: Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH over Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5

Max Aperture – Wide	0.95 vs 2.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	0.95 vs 2.5	Wider aperture at tele end

Pros Of Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 over Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH

Weight	230g vs 700g	470g lighter
Diameter	52mm vs 73mm	21mm smaller in diameter
Length	33mm vs 75mm	42mm shorter
Filter Thread	39mm vs 60mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification	0.071x vs 0.059x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH and Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Autofocus	No vs No	Slow and less accurate focusing
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH vs Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f0.95 ASPH	Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5
Brand	Leica	Leica
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Standard Prime	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Leica M	Leica M
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm	50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F0.95	F2.5
Min Aperture	F16.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	unknown	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	8	6
Optical Groups	5	4
Special Elements	2 aspherical elements 5 anomalous dispersion glass elements	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.7m	0.7m
Max Magnification	0.059X	0.071X
Autofocus	No	No
AF Motor Type	None	None
Full Time Manual	N/A	N/A
Focus Method	Unknown	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	700g	230g
Diameter	73mm	52mm
Length	75mm	33mm
Materials	metal barrel, metal mount	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	60mm	39mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	Matched lens hood
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