35mm Noctilux

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... I do not see why a 35/1 should be physically larger than a 50/1, or at least not immediately. Is there an obvious (or otherwise) reason for that?

I'm no expert, so I'm just speculating ... but I'd agree with you: it should be possible to build a 35 mm 1:1 lens which is about the same size as the 50 mm Noctilux, give or take a bit. I guess it would be the same diameter but somewhat longer, physically. But then, the Noctilux-M 50 mm Asph obstructs almost one quarter of the viewfinder's 50-mm frame—the obstruction of the 35-mm frame would be even worse. That most likely also is the reason why there is no Summilux-M 28 mm; it certainly would be possible to make it, but it is hardly possible to make good use of it due to excessive viewfinder obstruction (the Summilux-M 24 mm and 21 mm lenses use external viewfinders, so this is no problem here).

 

Maybe the new Leica M will change the game with regard to super-fast lenses, as viewfinder obstruction can be circumvented by simply using live-view. So maybe we will see a Noctilux-M 35 mm and a Summilux-M 28 mm lens in the future. Or maybe not. Don't hold your breath.

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There is a Mikaton (Hyperprime) 35mm f0.95 that was announced with pics so it must be possible and feasible.

It is a crop lens (APS?) if i'm not mistaken, which is easier to build.

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