{"id":34049,"date":"2023-11-07T10:01:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T09:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=34049"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T14:02:41","slug":"review-mr-ding-optics-50mm-1-1-noxlux-m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-mr-ding-optics-50mm-1-1-noxlux-m\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Mr. Ding Optics 50mm 1.1 Noxlux M"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n
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Mr. Ding Noxlux 50mm 1.1 on Leica M10<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Syoptic 50mm 1.1<\/a> was one of the big surprises for me in 2022, as it was a very capable, fast 50mm lens with surprisingly appealing bokeh rendering and a very affordable price tag.
\nUnfortunately there were also some issues: almost unreachable filter thread, loose focus rings in the first production run and allegedly some issues with product support.
\nNow the “official” and improved version of this lens is available branded as Mr. Ding Studio 50mm 1.1 Noxlux<\/em>. Let’s have a look together.
\nThis lens will be reviewed on the 42mp Sony A7rII and the 24mp Leica M10.
\nUpdate 11\/23:<\/strong> Information on the updated Mark II version added
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This lens is in many aspects identical to the Syoptic 50mm 1.1<\/a>, so I will reuse a few sections of my review of that lens.<\/em><\/p>\n

This lens is also part of my Comparison of 6 Super Fast 50mm M-mount Lenses<\/a> together with the Leica 50mm 0.95 Noctilux-M<\/a>, the Zhong Yi 50mm 0.95 M<\/a>, the Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 50mm 1.0 Nokton<\/a>, MS-Optics 50mm 1.0 ISM<\/a> and Voigt\u00e4nder VM 50mm 1.2 Nokton<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sample Images<\/h2>\n
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Sony A7III | Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 | f\/1.1 | LM-EA9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sony A7III | Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 | f\/1.1 | LM-EA9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sony A7III | Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 | f\/1.1 | LM-EA9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sony A7III | Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 | f\/1.1 | LM-EA9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Sony A7III | Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 | f\/5.6 | LM-EA9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sony A7III | Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 | f\/5.6 | LM-EA9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Disclosure<\/h2>\n

While I bought the Syoptic 50mm 1.1<\/a> myself from eBay just like anybody else, the marketing department of Mr. Ding Studio sent me this improved Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 Noxlux for a few weeks to have a look at and write a review so that I would be able to tell you about the differences between these lenses. After using it I decided to buy this improved version.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Mr. Ding Noxlux 50mm 1.1 (improved design) | Syoptic\/OEM 50mm 1.1 (old design)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Unlike the Syoptic 50mm 1.1<\/a> the Mr. Ding 50mm 1.1 Noxlux will only be available for M-mount – at least for the time being. The specifications are almost identical to the Syoptic M-mount lens, but the new version has an easy to reach 58mm filter thread and this design change led to a slightly shorter and 20g lighter construction. The full specifications are:<\/p>\n