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Miyazaki san of MS Optics fame has released his latest M-mount lens, the Elnomaxim 55mm F1.2.
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Bellamy Hunt over at Japan Camera Hunter is still working to translate the details of the lens, but what is known at this point is that the lens uses a gauss type optical design with an extremely simple formula. Specifically, the lens is Miyazaki san’s take on the Zeiss 50mm F2 Sonnar lens originally designed for the Zeiss Contax I rangefinder.
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The entirely manual lens features an aperture range of F1.2 through F16, has a minimum focusing distance of one meter (3.25ft) and has a 49mm front filter thread. The lens measures in at 50mm diameter, 43mm long and weighs 180g (6.35oz).
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Japan Camera Hunter has shared a few sample photos captured with the lens:
As is the case with most MS Optics lenses, this thing isn’t going to win any sharpness contests, but it has character.
The Elnomaxim 55mm F1.2 lens for M-mount is available in black chrome and silver chrome, and is currently available to order from Japan Camera Hunter for $1,200. Units are being produced in small batches, so expect stock to come and go.
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