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
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