The Lecia M rangefidner camera system has a long history, and current digital models work with M lenses dating back to the 1950s. Over time, many have enjoyed lofty status, sought after by both photographers and collectors hoping to own a rare item. The Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. is one of the most obscure. Produced for about a decade starting in the mid-1960s, Leica produced just 1,757 copies, adding to its rarity some 50 years later. Current asking prices start around $30,000 for the lens itself, and range up to $63,000 for a copy in its original packaging. As part of its Leica Classics series, Leica is bringing the Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.2 ASPH. back to life, for less money, but still Leica prices. It joins the 1950s-era Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 and the Thambar-M 90mm f/2.2, a design from the 1930s, in the series. It's being sold in two versions. The black edition is priced at $7,695 and ships along with a metal hood, plastic display case, and a slip-on metal hood. Its barrel is a...