Nokton 35mm 1.2 availability

Roberto V.

Roberto V.

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Hi guys. Does anyone know when and where the new version of the 35mm f/1.2 Nokton will be available? Price? I can only find the old version on eBay and CameraQuest, and they are listed for over $1000.
I am going to sell some gear and a painting by Francisco Toledo, so I wanted to get myself this lens. I've wanted it for a long time. Also, what's the minimum focusing distance for this lens?
If I can't find one, I'll probably get a 50mm 1.1 first. I am planning on getting both eventually anyway.

Thanks,
Rob
 
Roberto V. said:
Hi guys. Does anyone know when and where the new version of the 35mm f/1.2 Nokton will be available? Price? I can only find the old version on eBay and CameraQuest, and they are listed for over $1000.
I am going to sell some gear and a painting by Francisco Toledo, so I wanted to get myself this lens. I've wanted it for a long time. Also, what's the minimum focusing distance for this lens?
If I can't find one, I'll probably get a 50mm 1.1 first. I am planning on getting both eventually anyway.

Thanks,
Rob
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Cosina has yet to announce the price and time frame for the 35/1.2 V2.
Time will tell.

Stephen
 
when/where/price - none of us know
min. focus- 0,5m, but your RF coupling is lost at 0,7, as usual.
 
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Thanks Stephen and mooge. Does the first version have the same min. focus distance? I might just get one of those instead.
 
Brian Sweeney said:
First version goes to 0.7m.
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Awesome, that's all I need. Thanks. The fact that my old 35mm Summilux only focused down to 1m used to bug me a bit.
Well, I guess I'll wait until I've sold my gear, and if the new version isn't available, or will be soon, I'll just get the first version.
 
Thanks for the links Brian. I've had my eye on these two lenses for a long time, even before I got my M4. My 50mm Summicron is great, but there are times when I could really use a faster lens. I know there are other fast lenses around, but I'm looking for something that's sharp wide open, and these two seem to fit my needs perfectly.
Do you think the 50mm f/1.1 could replace my Summicron as an everyday lens, or should I keep the 'cron for when I don't need the 2 extra stops?
 
"Picked the wrong guy to ask about not keeping multiple 50s"

I would keep the Summicron. The Nokton 50/1.1 is quite good stopped down, but it is big and heavy. If you do not need the speed, grab the Summicron.
 
I can't wait for the new version of the 35/1.2 now that the M2 and Ultron are sold to free up funds! What is "early summer" anyway? ;)
 
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