Leica’s New 35mm Noctilux: Why They Said NO to f/0.95

#leica #LeicaNoctilux #Leica35mmNoctilux To see sample images taken with the Leica 35mm Noctilux click here: https://bobbytonelli.pic-time.com/-leica35mm The King of 35mm lenses has arrived. Tonight, I’m sitting down with Dietmar Stuible the Head of Optics Development at Leica, for an exclusive deep dive into the engineering behind the all-new Leica 35mm Noctilux f/1.2. In this interview, we reveal how Leica managed to fit an f/1.2 aperture into such an incredibly compact M-mount body. Dietmar explains the revolutionary PGM (Pressed Glass Mold) technology and the double-sided aspherical elements that made this possible. We also discuss the specific "Noctilux character" they aimed for—balancing modern sharpness with that legendary vintage bokeh and 3D pop. Plus, we tackle the controversial topic of AI in photography and why Leica refuses to use computational tricks to fake depth. Chapter markers 00:00 - Intro: The New Legend 00:42 - Why f/1.2? (Size vs. Speed) 01:29 - Meet the Head of Optics Development: Dietmar Stuible 03:16 - Engineering Secrets: PGM Technology Explained 05:34 - The 180-Degree Focus Throw 06:42 - Designing the "Noctilux Look" (Bokeh & Character) 09:23 - The Challenge of the M-Mount & Floating Elements 11:18 - 3 Years in Development 11:46 - Leica vs. AI: The Stance on Authenticity 12:35 - Final Thoughts