This is the MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens


Some additional details on the new MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens for Leica M mount and is now accepting pre-orders at ¥65,000 (around $830):

“It has a 2 layer multicoating on Tantalum glass. The German made iris is smooth with no click stops. It is a circular centre 14 blade iris, which should make for some very interesting and soft effects. The lens itself feels solid and has a nice weight of 190g on its own, or 220g as the set (hood and caps). The powder coated hood looks great on the lens too.”

Lens specifications:

  • Sonnar type construction
  • 5 lenses in 4 groups with multi-coated surfaces
  • True focal length of 51.7mm
  • Lenses made of glass with ultra-high refractive index
  • Apertures: f/1.1 to f/16
  • Diaphragm is “made in Germany” (14 rounded blades from the pictures)
  • Lens weight 190g (220g with hood and caps)
  • Filter size M55
  • Coma Manual adjuster on rear element
Additional images:

MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens

MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f/1.1 MC lens

MS Optical Sonnetar 50mm f1.1 MC lens diagram

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