Is the leica m monochrom typ 246 good in low light?

The Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) has a full frame 24-megapixel sensor, which is the size that helps most in low light. A bigger sensor gathers more light at the same framing and f-number, so images stay cleaner at high ISO. I don't have test figures for this body's high-ISO results, so judge the noise yourself. The body has no stabilisation, so low light depends on fast lenses that let you use quicker shutter speeds. Good picks from the catalogue:

• Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH for the most light
• Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 for a wider view
• Voigtländer Nokton 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV if you want fast glass for less

For the reasoning, see What a bigger sensor buys you and Primes or zooms.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.