New 50/1.3 screwmount lens

[celluloidprop]

from Mike Johnston's blog, courtesy of a post on the LUG:

http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/

$700 for a semi-lux/Sonnar? If it actually exists, and actually becomes available in the US, and performs even half decently, I want one.

 

[ywenz]

Why 50mm though!? Gimme 35mm!

 

[peterc]

From what I understand they're only making 200 and they'll only be sold in Japan.

Peter

 

[jonasv]

Apparently only 50 will be made.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=236685#post236685

 

[Lear]

Arent these the guys that did the Planar G convertions to LTM? the 45 was names MS-45