Rumors: the silver Leica Noctilux-M 1:0.95/50 ASPH lens will be discontinued soon

• 1 day ago
• Categories: Leica Lenses
• Tags: Noctilux, To be discontinued

The latest rumors suggest that the silver Noctilux-M 1:0.95/50 ASPH lens will be discontinued soon. The lens is currently in stock at only a few retailers, and it is out of stock at the official Leica website:

Americas

• B&H Photo (in stock)
• Leica Miami (out of stock)
• Classic Connection (no longer listed)

Europe

• WEX Photo (no longer listed)
• RedDotCameras (no longer listed)
• Calumet (out of stock)
• Foto Koch (in stock)
• Foto Koster (no longer listed)

Asia

• Map Camera (no longer listed)
• Rangefinder (out of stock)

The Noctilux-M 1:0.95/50 ASPH silver version lens (No. 11667) was introduced in 2010. Here are the lens key features:

• Fastest production aspherical lens in the world: f/0.95
• 8 elements in 5 groups, two aspherical elements, floating element design
• Extremely shallow depth of field and dreamy bokeh wide open
• Close focus: 1 meter
• Weight: ~700 g (heavier than the black paint version)
• Filter thread: 60 mm
• Finish: Silver anodized aluminum (not chrome-plated brass like older lenses)
• Current retail price: ≈ $14,225 USD new (Leica list price)