The previously rumored Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 VM lenses are now officially announced:
- Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 SC VM
- Voigtlander ULTRON 75mm f/1.9 MC VM
Pre-orders should open soon at Amazon and B&H Photo. Shipping is expected to start in February.
Additional information:
- Compact style: With a simple structure that extends the entire lens, the total length of 54.1 mm is as compact as a standard lens. In addition to excellent portability, vignetting of the shooting frame when using an optical rangefinder is also suppressed.
- Two types of coating to choose from: There are two types of lens coating: multi (MC) and single (SC). As for the exterior finish, the MC has a matte black paint with a modern impression, and the SC has a classical black paint finish.
- The shortest shooting distance is 0.5m: Rangefinder interlocking It is possible to focus up to 0.5m beyond the shortest shooting distance of 0.7m. It is possible to get close to the subject by using the live view function of the rangefinder-linked digital camera.
- Dedicated hood included: It comes with a special screw-in hood and a cover-type hood cap made of aluminum material with the same color paint finish as the exterior.
- Manual focus for reliable focus operation: The use of an all-metal helicoid unit that has been processed and adjusted with high precision and high-quality grease that produces just the right amount of torque enables focusing with a smooth operating feel.
- Equipped with a rangefinder interlocking system: A high-precision rangefinder interlocking mechanism enables severe focusing near the maximum aperture.
- Full-size image circle: A generous image circle has been secured for 35mm full-frame format.
Most Voigtlander lenses for Leica M-mount are currently discounted: