50mm f/1 Noctilux-M: Difference between revisions

From Leica Wiki (English)
Jump to navigationJump to search
mNo edit summary
 
(67 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Image:M-50f1-n.jpg|500px|]]
[[Image:M-50f1-n.jpg|500px|]]  [[File:N50.jpg|190px]]


*'''Leica Order No.''' -  11 821 - 11 822 - 11 603 / '''LLC''' - 131  
*'''Leica Order No.''' -  11821 - 11822 - 11603 . '''LLC''' - 131  


*'''Production era''' - 1976-2008 / '''Serial Nos.''' -2919656 1st version; -3220708 2nd version; < 17,295 lenses [http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/lenses/lenses/page90.html Puts] lists 4 versions per hood size including the last version with built-in hood 1994-2008.
*'''Production era''' - 1976-2008 < 17,535 lenses [http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/lenses/lenses/page90.html Puts] lists 4 versions per hood size including the last version with built-in hood 1994-2008.


*'''Variants''' - 1st version has E58 filter size; 2 E60 versions come without hood; last E60 version has built-in hood  
*'''Variants''' - 1st version has E58 filter size; 2 E60 versions come without hood; last E60 version has built-in hood  
Line 11: Line 11:
*'''Number of lenses/groups''' - 7 /6
*'''Number of lenses/groups''' - 7 /6


*'''Aperture range''' - f/1-f/16  
*'''Aperture range''' - f/1-f/16 in 1 /2 and full click stops


*'''Focusing range''' - 1 m / 3.28 ft <  ∞
*'''Focusing range''' - 1 m / 3.28 ft <  ∞
Line 19: Line 19:
*'''Maximum magnification''' - 1:17
*'''Maximum magnification''' - 1:17


*'''Diaphragm setting / type''' - With click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm
*'''Diaphragm setting / type''' - With click-stops, half values available, 10-blade manual diaphragm


*'''Angle of view''' diagonal, horizontal, vertical - 47°, 40°, 27°
*'''Angle of view''' diagonal, horizontal, vertical - 47°, 40°, 27°
Line 29: Line 29:
*'''Filter mount/Lens hood''' - internal thread for screw-in type filters E 60 / built-in, telescopic (1st version had E 58 filter size)
*'''Filter mount/Lens hood''' - internal thread for screw-in type filters E 60 / built-in, telescopic (1st version had E 58 filter size)


*'''Accessories''' - [[Leica M Viewfinder Magnifiers 1.25x & 1.4x]]; Hood: [[12519]], [[12539]], [[12544]]
*'''Accessories''' - [[Leica M Viewfinder Magnifiers 1.25x & 1.4x]]; Hood: [[12519]], [[12539]], [[12544]]; Cap: 14205


*'''Materials''' - Anodized aluminum and optical glass
*'''Materials''' - Anodized aluminum and optical glass
Line 41: Line 41:
*'''Weight''' - 580 g (1st version), 630 g / 20.5, 24.7 oz
*'''Weight''' - 580 g (1st version), 630 g / 20.5, 24.7 oz


*'''Inscriptions''' - NOCTILUX 1:1/50 LEITZ CANADA 2XXXXXX<br>LEICA NOCTILUX-M 1:1/50 E 60 2XXXXXX
*'''Inscriptions''' - NOCTILUX 1:1/50 LEITZ CANADA 2XXXXXX<br>LEICA NOCTILUX-M 1:1/50 E 60 3XXXXXX


*'''Designer''' - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Mandler Walter Mandler] and Gerhardt Bechmann Aug 1970
*'''Designer''' - [[Walter Mandler]] and Gerhardt Bechmann Aug 1970
*'''Leica Tech Data'''
:[http://www.summilux.net/m_system/images/Noctilux50.pdf 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M.pdf] - courtesy Summilux.net
:[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3a/Puts-2002-M-lenses.pdf Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf] - pgs. 44 - 53


*'''On the street''' - $US 6,495 (Uncoded version) 14,695.00 (Last 100 - Boxed Edition) in 2008
== Comment ==


*'''On the street''' - $US 6,495 (Uncoded version) 14,695.00 (Last 100 - Boxed Edition) in 2008 - 3,650 (1st) - 4,000 (2nd) - 4,750 (3rd) in 2010
*'''Reviews'''
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.antiquecameras.net/leicalensreviews.html Alfred Breull]
** [http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/lenses/page56.html Tao of Leica]
** [http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/lenses/page56.html Tao of Leica]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/TEST_Leica_M_50mm/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 1]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/TEST_Leica_M_50mm/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 1]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/Leica_Noctilux_M__50_1,2/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 2]
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/Leica_Noctilux_M__50_1,2/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 2]
** [http://www.marcocavina.com/articoli_fotografici/50mm_Leica_a_telemetro/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina 3]
**[http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/ Steve Huff]
**[http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2009/12/28/the-magic-of-the-leica-noctilux-f1/ Steve Huff]
**[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/noctilux.shtml Luminous Landscape]
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/50mm-f1.htm Ken Rockwell]
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/3954-noctilux-summicron.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/3954-noctilux-summicron-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/18532-how-people-use-their-noctilux-without.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/24493-noctilux-versions.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/49869-noctilux-buy-now-wait.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/49869-noctilux-buy-now-wait-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/50336-noctilux-filters.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/53873-last-100-noctilux.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/53873-last-100-noctilux-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/53873-last-100-noctilux-3.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/54395-special-limited-edition-noctilux-m.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/54395-special-limited-edition-noctilux-m-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/54395-special-limited-edition-noctilux-m-3.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/54395-special-limited-edition-noctilux-m-4.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/54395-special-limited-edition-noctilux-m-5.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/54395-special-limited-edition-noctilux-m-6.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/61674-noctilux-mystery-new-lens-marked-made.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/61674-noctilux-mystery-new-lens-marked-made-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/61674-noctilux-mystery-new-lens-marked-made-3.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/87492-noctilux-f1-0-vs-f0-95-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/87492-noctilux-f1-0-vs-f0-95-a-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/92561-noctilux-f-1-0-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/107305-how-much-used-noctilux-pre-asph.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/107305-how-much-used-noctilux-pre-asph-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/117836-selecting-nocti.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/119564-noctilux-f-1-0-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/119564-noctilux-f-1-0-a-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/121374-just-nocti-travel.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/121374-just-nocti-travel-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/121374-just-nocti-travel-3.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/126514-noctilux-1-0-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/131375-50mm-noctilux-f-1-50mm-summilux.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/149856-used-noctilux-f1-0-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/151536-noctilux-50mm-f-1-0-single.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/312340-noctilux.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/335514-noctilux-f1-still-magical.html]


== 50mm f/1 Noctilux Serial Numbers ==
== 50mm f/1 Noctilux Serial Numbers ==
Line 62: Line 91:
!Total
!Total
|-
|-
|2749631||2750630||50mm f/1 Noctilux ||1975||1000
|2749631||2750630||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st)||1975||1000 [[~2750503]]
|-
|-
|2853851||2854850||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st)||1977||1000
|2853851||2854850||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st)||1977||1000
|-
|-
|2913801||2914800||50mm f/1 Noctilux ||1978||1000
|2913801||2914800||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st)||1978||1000
|-
|-
|2918901||2919900||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821)||1978||1000
|2918901||2919900||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st+2nd)||1978||1000
|-
|-
|3114001||3114700||50mm f/1 Noctilux ||1981||700
|3114001||3114700||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821+822-1st+2nd)||1981||700
|-
|-
|3153501||3154500||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821)||1981||1000
|3153501||3154500||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-2nd)||1981||1000
|-
|-
|3220001||3221000||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-3rd)||1982||1000
|3220001||3221000||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-2nd+3rd)||1982||1000
|-
|-
|3406201||3406700||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 821-3rd)||1986||500
|3406201||3406700||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 821-3rd)||1986||500
|-
|-
|3434501||3435000||50mm f/1 Noctilux ||1986||500
|3434501||3435000||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-3rd)||1986||500
|-
|-
|3442401||3442900||50mm f/1 Noctilux ||1987||500
|3442401||3442900||50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-3rd)||1987||500 [[~3442659]]
|-
|-
|3478151||3478650||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 821)||1988||500
|3478151||3478650||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 821-3rd)||1988||500
|-
|-
|3497901||3498200||50mm f/1 Noctilux ||1989||300
|3497901||3498200||50mm f/1 Noctilux (3rd)||1989||300
|-
|-
|3510296||3510795||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1990||500
|3510296||3510795||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd)||1990||500
|-
|-
|3533468||3533967||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1990||500
|3533468||3533967||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd)||1990||500
|-
|-
|3569473||3569972||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1991||500
|3569473||3569972||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd)||1991||500
|-
|-
|3603070||3603669||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1992||600
|3603070||3603669||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd)||1992||600
|-
|-
|3617898||3617899||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1993||2
|3617898||3617899||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||1993||2
|-
|-
|3637776||3637925||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1993||150
|3637776||3637925||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||1993||150
|-
|-
|3680931||3681530||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1995||600
|3680931||3681530||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||1995||600
|-
|-
|3737701||3738700||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1996||1000
|3737701||3738700||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||1996||1000
|-
|-
|3813125||3815124||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||1997||2000
|3813125||3815124||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||1997||2000
|-
|-
|3913143||3913222||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||2001||80
|3913143||3913222||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||2001||80
|-
|-
|3928201||3928463||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||2001||263
|3928201||3928463||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||2001||263
|-
|-
|3940114||3940613||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||2002||500
|3940114||3940613||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||2002||500
|-
|-
|3956561||3957060||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||2002||500
|3956561||3957060||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||2002||500
|-
|-
|3978039||3978538||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||2004||500
|3978039||3978538||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||2004||500
|-
|-
|3984534||3985033||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M ||2004||500
|3984534||3985033||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th)||2004||500
|-
|-
| -3985655||3985699-||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 603)||2006-2008||100
| -3985143||3985747-||50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 603)||2006-2008||500+
|-
|-
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1975-2005||17,295
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1975-2005||17,535
|-
|-
Serial numbers compiled from [http://www.imx.nl/photo/downloads/files/leicapocket_pod1.pdf Puts Pocket Pod]<br>
Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3e/Leica-puts-pocket-book.pdf Puts Pocket Pod.pdf]<br>
[[~ Stolen lens]], please report if found on sale
|}
|}
Lens superseded by [[50mm f/0.95 ASPH Noctilux-M]]
Lens superseded by [[50mm f/0.95 ASPH Noctilux-M]]

Latest revision as of 13:06, 7 August 2015

M-50f1-n.jpg N50.jpg

  • Leica Order No. - 11821 - 11822 - 11603 . LLC - 131
  • Production era - 1976-2008 < 17,535 lenses Puts lists 4 versions per hood size including the last version with built-in hood 1994-2008.
  • Variants - 1st version has E58 filter size; 2 E60 versions come without hood; last E60 version has built-in hood
  • Lens mount - Leica M-bayonet
  • Number of lenses/groups - 7 /6
  • Aperture range - f/1-f/16 in 1 /2 and full click stops
  • Focusing range - 1 m / 3.28 ft < ∞
  • Smallest object field - 410 mm x 615 mm
  • Maximum magnification - 1:17
  • Diaphragm setting / type - With click-stops, half values available, 10-blade manual diaphragm
  • Angle of view diagonal, horizontal, vertical - 47°, 40°, 27°
  • Position of entrance pupil - 42.9 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)
  • Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation
  • Filter mount/Lens hood - internal thread for screw-in type filters E 60 / built-in, telescopic (1st version had E 58 filter size)
  • Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass
  • Focal length - 52.4 mm / 2.06 in
  • Length to bayonet flange - 62 mm - 2.4 in
  • Largest diameter - approx. 69 mm / 2.7 in
  • Weight - 580 g (1st version), 630 g / 20.5, 24.7 oz
  • Inscriptions - NOCTILUX 1:1/50 LEITZ CANADA 2XXXXXX
    LEICA NOCTILUX-M 1:1/50 E 60 3XXXXXX
  • Designer - Walter Mandler and Gerhardt Bechmann Aug 1970
  • Leica Tech Data
50mm f/1 Noctilux-M.pdf - courtesy Summilux.net
Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf - pgs. 44 - 53

Comment

50mm f/1 Noctilux Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and Puts Pocket Pod.pdf
~ Stolen lens, please report if found on sale
SN Start SN End Product Year Total
2749631 2750630 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st) 1975 1000 ~2750503
2853851 2854850 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st) 1977 1000
2913801 2914800 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st) 1978 1000
2918901 2919900 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-1st+2nd) 1978 1000
3114001 3114700 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821+822-1st+2nd) 1981 700
3153501 3154500 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-2nd) 1981 1000
3220001 3221000 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-2nd+3rd) 1982 1000
3406201 3406700 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 821-3rd) 1986 500
3434501 3435000 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-3rd) 1986 500
3442401 3442900 50mm f/1 Noctilux (11 821-3rd) 1987 500 ~3442659
3478151 3478650 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 821-3rd) 1988 500
3497901 3498200 50mm f/1 Noctilux (3rd) 1989 300
3510296 3510795 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd) 1990 500
3533468 3533967 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd) 1990 500
3569473 3569972 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd) 1991 500
3603070 3603669 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (3rd) 1992 600
3617898 3617899 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 1993 2
3637776 3637925 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 1993 150
3680931 3681530 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 1995 600
3737701 3738700 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 1996 1000
3813125 3815124 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 1997 2000
3913143 3913222 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 2001 80
3928201 3928463 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 2001 263
3940114 3940613 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 2002 500
3956561 3957060 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 2002 500
3978039 3978538 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 2004 500
3984534 3985033 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 822-4th) 2004 500
-3985143 3985747- 50mm f/1 Noctilux-M (11 603) 2006-2008 500+
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 1975-2005 17,535

Lens superseded by 50mm f/0.95 ASPH Noctilux-M

Retrieved from "https://wiki.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php?title=50mm_f/1_Noctilux-M&oldid=38880"