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7artisans announces pricing, availability for its 75mm F1.25 Leica M-mount lens

13 Aug

7artisans has officially listed its 75mm F1.25 for Leica M-mount camera systems as available for pre-order across the United States, Canada and Europe.

The manual lens, which can be adapter for other full-frame mirrorless camera systems, is constructed of seven elements in six groups and features a 13-blade aperture diaphragm.

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Its minimum focusing distance is 80cm (2.62ft) and its aperture range is F1.25 thought F16. The lens measures (diameter x length) 69.5 x 72.6mm (2.7 x 2.9in) and weighs 608g (1.34lbs).

Below are a gallery of (non-high-res) sample images provided by 7artisans:

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The lens is currently available to pre-order for $ 449 at Adorama and B&H.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II lens for Leica M-mount will be released in June

08 May

Following a leak last week claiming the lens would soon be announced, the Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II wide-angle prime lens with single coating and multi-coating options has been announced. The updated model features ‘the latest optical material,’ according to Cosina Japan, while retaining nearly the same size and design as the original.

The Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II for Leica M-mount features 8 elements in 6 groups, an F1.4 to F16 aperture range, 10-blade diaphragm, 43mm filter size and 63° angle of view, mirroring the original model. The weight has been slightly reduced in the updated model, dropping from 200g (0.44 lb) to 189g (0.41 lb).

Cosina says it brought ‘the latest optical technology’ to the Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II lens, explaining that its new product:

Reproduces the unique depiction of the classic lens. At the open aperture, a gentle and gentle bokeh creates a three-dimensional effect. If you focus on it, it will be a sharp depiction, and a variety of expressions are possible with one lens … a gentle and beautiful bokeh when the aperture is open and a sharp notch when it is narrowed widens the width of the photographic expression.

The lens is offered in two variants: single coating (SC) for classic color reproduction and multi-coating (MC) for neutral color reproduction. The company will also sell the LH-6 lens hood for the new model as an optional accessory.

The Voigtlander Nokton Classic 35mm F1.4 II lens will be available starting in June for 75,000 JPY ($ 680 USD, £523, €607). The model isn’t yet listed on B&H Photo or Adorama, but can be pre-ordered in Japan through Yodobashi.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Hawks Factory announces new 35mm F2 in M-mount

07 Jan

Japanese optical manufacturer Hawks Factory has released details of a new lens it has designed in homage to ‘old-style’ Leica M lenses. The Tsubasa Swallow 35mm F2 comes in a Leica M-mount and intends to produce images with a retro feel, according the company. It will display high resolution in the center of the frame and a soft blur at the edges when used wide open. Hawks Factory claims that the style of image the lens produces is something that ‘fascinates people all over the world’. 

The Tsubasa Swallow 35mm F2 is constructed using eight elements in six groups and features an iris created with 14 blades that closes to F16. The company says the glass and the polishing are Japanese, and that they designed their own helicoid for the focusing ring. The lens has an all-metal barrel that is said to be designed to withstand decades of use, but the company doesn’t specify whether the focusing mechanism is coupled to the camera’s rangefinder system or whether users will be expected to focus via Live View.

The lens is expected to be released for sale in February and, according to Leica Rumours, will be priced ¥198,000 (approx. $ 1800). For more information and some sample images see this translated version of the Hawks Factory website.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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SLR Magic announces HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 M-mount lens

02 Jan

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Hong Kong lens maker SLR Magic has announced the HyperPrime CINE 50mm T0.95 lens for the Leica M mount. The lens, which can be easily adapted for Micro Four Thirds or Sony NEX cameras, is designed for low light and shallow depth-of-field videography and available-light photography. The lens features 12 elements in 7 groups and, the company says, is optimized to be shot with the aperture wide open. The lens won’t be available until September 2012. In the meantime, the company has also announced a spotting scope that mounts directly to Micro Four Thirds cameras.

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Ricoh M-mount GXR Mount A12 module announced and previewed

05 Aug

Ricoh has announced a Leica M-mount unit for its modular GXR camera system. The GXR Mount A12 features a 12MP APS-C CMOS sensor with the ability to fit a wide range of M-mount lenses or a still wider choice if used in combination with an adapter. And, unlike the majority of digital cameras, it features no low-pass (anti-aliasing) filter. The Mount A12 module includes all the usual GXR features (such as toy camera and miniature processing modes), but also gains a silent electronic shutter mode, several manual focus assist options and a series of lens correction parameters. The module will be available from early September, at an MSRP of $ 649. We’ve been using a pre-production Mount A12 module for the past few days and have prepared an hands-on preview with real-world samples.
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