Leitz 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH
The Leitz 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH is an ultra-fast standard prime for the Leica M rangefinder bayonet mount, designed for available-light photography at extreme apertures. Introduced as the aspherical successor to the earlier f/1.0 and f/1.2 Noctilux lenses, it remains one of the fastest 50mm lenses produced for any 35mm system.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 50mm f/0.95 Noctilux-M ASPH have ranged from £10,000 to £16,000, with a median around £13,000 based on the sales on record. Clean, boxed examples sit at the upper end of that band, and as of today in 2026 the lens continues to command strong saleroom interest given its limited availability and reputation. Note that these figures are wholesale hammer results and exclude buyer's and seller's commission, so the price a collector ultimately pays or receives will differ.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 24,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02569) Title: Noctilux-M 0.95/50mm 'S.T. Dupont' Edition 0.95 'the first'
Description:
Under its new brand '0.95', Leica Camera AG presented a collection of premium accessories that unite extraordinary quality and iconic product design. The name 0.95 stands – as a homage to the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. – for the commitment to exceeding what is technically possible. All products of this brand therefore also have a unique character and the ability to surprise and delight their owners. They embody Leica’s passion for transforming innovative technologies and materials into tangible experiences that fulfil the highest expectations – within and beyond the world of photographic tools. A special limited edition of 95 Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. lenses were released to celebrate the new 0.95 brand. The lenses boast the same exceptional performance features of the standard production model but are distinguished by their unique design. In contrast to the standard production models, the special-edition lenses feature an engraved white-filled ‘0.95’ denoting the maximum aperture, while all other engravings are picked out in a glossy dark grey to merge discreetly into the matt-black anodized finish. The design features unique to the lens distinctive knurling and gloss-finished elements on the lens barrel and the front lens cap. This is the first time that a glossy anodized finish has been employed as a design element; such a finish has previously only been used for sliding surfaces inside a lens. The offered lens no.4587700 is the very first on released (!) and bears the special edition number 01/95, in brand new, unused condition, complete with caps. leather pouch, papers and certificate, presentation box and maker's box. |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 16,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40636) Title: Noctilux-M 0.95/50mm 'S.T. Dupont' Edition 0.95
Description:
Under its new brand '0.95', Leica Camera AG presented a collection of premium accessories that unite extraordinary quality and iconic product design. The name 0.95 stands – as a homage to the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. – for the commitment to exceeding what is technically possible. All products of this brand therefore also have a unique character and the ability to surprise and delight their owners. They embody Leica’s passion for transforming innovative technologies and materials into tangible experiences that fulfil the highest expectations – within and beyond the world of photographic tools. A special limited edition of 95 Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. lenses were released to celebrate the new 0.95 brand. The lenses boast the same exceptional performance features of the standard production model but are distinguished by their unique design. In contrast to the standard production models, the special-edition lenses feature an engraved white-filled ‘0.95’ denoting the maximum aperture, while all other engravings are picked out in a glossy dark grey to merge discreetly into the matt-black anodised finish. The design features unique to the lens distinctive knurling and gloss-finished elements on the lens barrel and the front lens cap. This is the first time that a glossy anodised finish has been employed as a design element; such a finish has previously only been used for sliding surfaces inside a lens. The offered lens no.4659822 bears the special edition number 23/95 and is in brand new condition, complete with all accessories, and comes with a set of matching '0.95' accessories - a keychain, a fountain pen, and a lighter - all new and unused. Estimate: EUR 32,000 - EUR 36,000 |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 16,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40637) Title: Noctilux-M 0.95/50mm ASPH. 'Leica Shop Vienna'
Description:
special edition lens released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Leica Shop Vienna, serial number 4970033, with special number engraved on the front rim 33/50, in chrome finish, with old style scalloped focusing ring, mint, unused condition, complete with maker's box, keeper, papers Estimate: EUR 32,000 - EUR 36,000 |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 10,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39942) Title: Noctilux-M 0.95/50mm silver '70th Anniversary Republic of Korea'
Description:
chrome Noctilux from the very rare edition of 70 lenses issued to commemorate 70th anniversary of Korea independence, lens no.4310944 in mint condition, including the complete original packaging, papers, keeper and certificate Estimate: EUR 20,000 - EUR 24,000 |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 32,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39955) Title: Noctilux-M 0.95/50mm ASPH. 11665 'Edition 0.95 Dupont' prototype 6/6
Description:
Under its new brand ‘0.95’, Leica Camera AG presented in 2016 a collection of premium accessories that unite extraordinary quality and iconic product design. The name 0.95 stands – as an homage to the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH., the world’s fastest aspherical lens. A special limited edition of 95 Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. lenses was also be released to celebrate the new 0.95 brand. The lenses boast the same exceptional performance features of the standard production model but are distinguished by their unique design. In contrast to the standard production models, the special-edition lenses feature an engraved white-filled ‘0.95’ denoting the maximum aperture, while all other engravings are picked out in a glossy dark grey to merge discreetly into the matt-black anodised finish. The design features unique to the lens include distinctive knurling and gloss-finished elements on the lens barrel and the front lens cap. This is the first time that a glossy anodised finish has been employed as a design element; such a finish has previously only been used for sliding surfaces inside a lens. The offered example is the 6th of 6 prototype lenses made for evaluation, it is in mint, unused condition, comes with matching box and all accessories. Also included in the lot is unused special 0.95 edition Dupont Ballpoint pen. Estimate: EUR 40,000 - EUR 45,000 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 13,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36789) Title: Noctilux 0.95/50mm 'Vienna' prototype
Description:
one of only 2 prototype lenses of the special edition made for 25 years anniversary of Leica Shop Vienna, with special number engraved on the front rim 02/02, old style scalloped focusing ring, mint, unused condition, incl. unmarked silver maker's box, keeper, papers Estimate: EUR 16,000 - EUR 20,000 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 9,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 30 (Lot AI_30_33945) Title: Noctilux-M 0.95/50mm 11665 DuPont Edition 1/95
Description:
Under its new brand ‘0.95’, Leica Camera AG presented a collection of premium accessories that unite extraordinary quality and iconic product design. The name 0.95 stands – as an homage to the Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH., the world’s fastest aspherical lens – for the commitment to exceeding what is technically possible. All products of this brand therefore also have a unique character and the ability to surprise and delight their owners. They embody Leica’s passion for transforming innovative technologies and materials into tangible experiences that fulfil the highest expectations – within and beyond the world of photographic tools. A special limited edition of 95 Leica Noctilux-M 50 mm f/0.95 ASPH. lenses will also be released to celebrate the new 0.95 brand. The lenses boast the same exceptional performance features of the standard production model but are distinguished by their unique design. In contrast to the standard production models, the special-edition lenses feature an engraved white-filled ‘0.95’ denoting the maximum aperture, while all other engravings are picked out in a glossy dark grey to merge discreetly into the matt-black anodised finish. The design features unique to the lens include distinctive knurling and gloss-finished elements on the lens barrel and the front lens cap. This is the first time that a glossy anodised finish has been employed as a design element; such a finish has previously only been used for sliding surfaces inside a lens. This is the no.1 of the unique series in brand new condition and unopened box. Estimate: EUR 12,000 - EUR 14,000 |
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