Just after having a lust after the revised Cosina design, the Voigtländer 35 Nokton Classic f/1.4 II (promised to fix the focus shift problems and it did), they now announce there's a new Voigtländer 35 Nokton f/1.2 III coming!
Now, like many I didn't really care for the 35 f/1.2 because it's a big hulking lens. Now they have done some big magic and come up with a 9/7 element design that is very compact and weighs only the same as Leica 35 FLE.
And ... neither I don't really need. My Leica 35 Summicron is good. More than good. But still... 35 f/1.2.
So compact. The previous model is 470 grams and 10/7 elements; this manages to shave it down to 332 grams and 9/7 elements.
Now, like many I didn't really care for the 35 f/1.2 because it's a big hulking lens. Now they have done some big magic and come up with a 9/7 element design that is very compact and weighs only the same as Leica 35 FLE.
And ... neither I don't really need. My Leica 35 Summicron is good. More than good. But still... 35 f/1.2.
So compact. The previous model is 470 grams and 10/7 elements; this manages to shave it down to 332 grams and 9/7 elements.
vm-35mm F1.2
Focal length: 35mm
Aperture ratio: 1: 1.2
Minimum aperture: F22
Lens construction: 9 elements in 7 groups
Angle of view: 61.53 °
Number of aperture blades: 12
Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
Rangefinder coupled: ∞ to 0.7m (depending on camera)
Maximum diameter x Overall length: 60.8 x 50.5mm
Filter size : 52mm
Weight: 332g
Lens hood: Bayonet type (sold separately: LH-8)
Suggested retail price: 135,000 yen (excluding tax)
Optional hood (LH-8) Suggested retail price: 12,000 yen (excluding tax)
Much smaller and lighter than the previous versions while promising the same level of optical quality, which will be very welcomed.
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