No 35/1.1, but new 35/1.2 II.

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For who read Japanese.

「NOKTON（ノクトン）35mm F1.2 Aspherical VM II」は、既存の「NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical」を改良したという。既存モデルはすでに生産を終了しており、F1.2の明るさで話題になった既存モデルを入手したかった人には朗報だろう。

My english is not decent enough to translate it word to word. In summary it says 35/1.2 VM II is a "upgraded" model of the current discontinued 35/1.2. Would be a good new for people looking for one.

Source :
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20110210_426127.html
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/img/dcw/docs/426/127/html/008.jpg.html
 
Is that silver front ring to add more flare, like in some of their other lenses? suppose we will see at some point how this one draws , but I have a feeling I'll be happy I have the original version. To me it looks to be about the same size as version 1.
 
jonmanjiro said:
Judging from previous CV upgrades, my guess is that the optical formula is identical, with any changes in the new model (bayonet mount for hood etc.) being just cosmetic.
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This suppose to have new ASPH element(s) but not sure how it will draw.
BTW, you're in Japan, right?
Did you get a chance to go to CP+ and ask about price range? :p
I believe a lot of us would like to know.
 
Well it's hopefull they didn't change the optical formula because they certainly got it right the first time IMO. The improvements seem to be incremental.

I don't think a lot of people will be upgrading ... there seems little to be gained.
 
Well that is good news!

I'm still happy I got the now discontinued Chrome 35/1.2. That means I own 1 lens for 35mm still in production, the 50/1.1.
 
:confused:Makes no sense to me. The first rendition was/is a fantastic lens albeit quite large. Why redo at the same size? What is the gain to the consumer? Not like Mr. K.
Baffled.:eek:
 
kshapero said:
:confused:Makes no sense to me. The first rendition was/is a fantastic lens albeit quite large. Why redo at the same size? What is the gain to the consumer? Not like Mr. K.
Baffled.:eek:
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The reason for discontinuation was something along the lines of that they ran out of the ability to source one of the aspherical elements, so a redesign was necessary.
Therefore it's likely to be similar in rendition however there may be a slight difference.

I can't imagine that they would have redesigned much else in the lens seeing at how successful it already was.

I wonder what will happen to the original's prices in the used market? Here's to hoping it goes up.
 
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Hmm hope that's wrong. A lens which keeps focusing after the rangefinder patch has stopped will mean that I can't trust the close-focus.
 
wintoid said:
Hmm hope that's wrong. A lens which keeps focusing after the rangefinder patch has stopped will mean that I can't trust the close-focus.
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yup, and I really can't understand the use of such a close focus without any focus aid...
might be a good thing on a 25mm, but on a 35??

size-wise, it seems to be a winner...
 
hmm this image - http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/img/dcw/docs/426/127/html/009.jpg.html - does seem to show a 2 foot focus mark in red, to the left of the 0.7m mark. The lowest red mark on my current 35 f1.2 is 2.5 foot, to the right of the white 0.7m mark.

If the 0.5m close focus is true, I wonder how useful it would be in practice? Could be handy when stopped down, but wide open at f1.2 I'm guessing it'd be pretty hit and miss (mostly miss).

As an aside, am I right in thinking the minimum RF coupled focus distance on both my M7 and ZI is 0.7m?
 
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