Leica 50mm f1 Noctilux-M (Type III) (11821) - Lens

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Model Details

Manual focus normal lens made for M-mount rangefinder cameras introduced by Leica in 1982. Leica made four versions of this lens that all differ in filter and lens hood usage. This is the third version of the lens that uses E60 filters and lens hood 12544. The four versions were produced between 1976 and 2008. Metal body available in black.

  • Leitz Canada 50mm f1 Noctilux (Type III) (7 elements, 6 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 1m
  • Aperture blades: 10
  • Size: 69 x 62 mm
  • Weight: 580g
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Leica 50mm f1 Noctilux-M (Type III) (11821) - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T118601 $5,433.00 Leica 50mm f1 Noctilux-M (Type III) (11821) + Lens Hood (50mm f1) (12544)