CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M
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Originally announced in late 2015, German-Chinese company HandeVision’s collection of Leica-inspired, full-frame ‘Iberit’ prime lenses is on display at this year’s CP+ tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan.
HandeVision is a brand created through cooperation between German lens manufacturer IB/E Optics and the Chinese company Shanghai Transvision Photographic Equipment Co – the company behind the Kipon brand. Reportedly, the brand name came about because the first three letters – ‘Han’ signify ‘China’ in Mandarin, while the following two letters ‘De’ represent the first two letters of ‘Deutschland’.
All of the Iberit series are available in Leica M, Leica T, Sony E and Fujifilm X mount, and the Iberit 50mm F2.4 will cost ¥82,000 (~$ 730).
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M
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Here’s the Iberit 75mm F2.4, in a matte gray finish. At ¥79,800 (~$ 712) this is a relatively affordable prime lens for mirrorless manual-focus fans, and covers an effective focal length of 112mm on APS-C formats.
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M
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Shown here in a chrome finish, the Iberit 24mm F2.4 is the most recent addition to the lineup. This compact wideangle prime and will be available for ¥92,000 (~820).
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M
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Here’s the most compact lens in the Iberit lineup, the 35mm F2.4. Like all of the other Iberit lenses, the¥88,900 (~$ 790) 35mm is made in China, from anodized aluminum, brass and stainless steel.
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M
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The Ibelux 40mm F0.85 is a different beast altogether, The world’s fastest commercially-produced lens, the Ibelux is available in Sony E, Canon EF and M43 mounts, and weighs in at a hefty 2.6 pounds (1.2kg). As you can see, it looks more like a short telephoto prime than a 40mm. Costing around $ 2000, the Ibelux might be of some interest to filmmakers, but we’d think twice before buying it for stills shooting.
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)