This is not a new lens, but I don’t think I have covered it here on the blog – the Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount is based on the design of the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4, while incorporating the latest optical design and coating technology. Here are the details from their website:
- Tribute to the classic: The 35/1.8 is an optimized design based on a classic lens structure, such as the Leica 35/2 (IV), with higher sharpness in the center area.
- Lanthanide glass: A continuation of classic materials, we still use the traditional spherical design and the same lanthanide glass production methods. This classic combination can make the picture’s gray scale denser.
- Comfortable operation: The aperture ring is set to the position of the finger in the natural grip state. With one touch, the aperture ring can be moved at will.
- Multi-layer coating technology: The application of multi-layer nanocoating produces an effect similar to Zeiss T* coating. The anti-glare effect is greatly improved compared with our previous product.
- Focal Length: 35mm
- Format: Full frame
- Mount: Leica M-mount
- Aperture: f/1.8～f/16
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7m
- Lens Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups(4 lanthanide glass, 1 high refraction glass)
- Coating: High permeability nano coating (near Zeiss T*)
- Body Material: Orichalcum
- Finishing: Black Plating
- Weight: 270g / 320g（with Hood）
- Filter size: 39mm
- Optional Accessories: E39 universal all-copper hood
Announced: Mr.Ding 35mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Leica M-mount
Now available: Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount
