What RF lens will CV release next?

[Bruin]

Just for fun...what RF lens do you think CV is most likely to release next?

It seems that Cosina is only releasing new M-mount lenses (not LTM anymore) and doesn't want overlap with the Zeiss ZM line. The 15, 21, and 25 have been remade in M-mount with the same optics. The 28/2 was redesigned after the 28/1.9 LTM was discontinued. CV already has a range of 35s, and 40 is close enough that it might not be worth it to expand there. I get the feeling that there's not much sales volume in 75s, 90s, and 12s.

My guess: M-mount 50/1.4 aspherical! 😀 Redesign the 50/1.5 to be a little faster and closer focusing down to 0.7m. Better build quality goes without saying, and a 46mm filter thread would be nice. Make them all black and do a limited run of chrome, like the 35/1.2.

I could see a 50/1.2 happening, but like the 35/1.4, a 50/1.4 is going to have more widespread appeal compared to a faster, heavier, bulkier, more expensive lens. A 21/2, 25/2, or 28/1.4 would be pretty cool, too.

 

[Pickett Wilson]

I'm not sure how you could improve on the 50/1.5 without making a very much more expensive lens. Does Cosina really want to make more expensive lenses?

 

[laptoprob]

A Tri-Heliar or Tri-Skopar?

 

[Austerby]

They have established a unique perspective on producing unusual lenses hitherto thought defunct so my guess is a Thambar style soft portrait lens.

 

[mr_phillip]

I agree on the idea of a 50/1.2 - if they could keep the size and weight down to sensible levels then I think they'd have a real winner.

 

[sevo]

They have established a unique perspective on producing unusual lenses hitherto thought defunct

As there were? They doubtlessly have revived a fair number of defunct names - but usually there are entirely modern lens designs inside.

Sevo

 

[aizan]

I have my money on a 50/1.4.

 

[kazeonrff]

CV has got to learn how to make fast lenses to be wider on the diameter and not longer so that it protrudes so greatly on the rf.
I don't see as much complaints on the Canon 0.95 as i do on the CV 35 1.2 . Sure, it's the general opinion that the lens (0.95) is a mammoth, but most of us actually LIKE it that way. As compared to a long-ish lens..

But of course, it would be really interesting to see more f1.2 or faster lenses. Most RF shooters are bokeh junkies anyway. 😀
I do hope to see faster lenses on their 50mm lineup. Considering they managed to create the fastest 35, a 50 should be an easy task!

 

[Steve Litt]

A 15mm,something in the middle to 35mm to go with the new 15mm to 35mm viewfinder mentioned in an earlier thread would be nice.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486901

Regards
Steve

 

[Keith]

I'd like to see a fast 24 or 25mm ... I mean f2 or faster preferably. (24mm Summilux) It could even be at the top end of their pricing range by quite a margin but not so expensive that you have to sell one of your kidneys.

Leica owners don't need kidneys ... their blood is so pure it needs no filtering! :angel:

 

[noimmunity]

I think they will re-release the 28 Skopar in M mount.
It certainly would be cool if they would put out a dual or tri-lens.
This thread seems to be heading in the direction of "what would you most want to see?" rather than "what will they release next?"

 

[samoksner]

A 50mm f1.2 for $800. A 24mm f2 for $700.. That would make for an awesome combo with the 35mm f1.2

 

[BillBingham2]

I'm thinking a 75/1.8 or a 25/2.3 might be next in M mount. If the 75 comes out he might come out with an R5X with a higher magnification finder.

I'd be happier if he brought back the Nikon F to S mount converter at a reasonable price, but that's being selfish and twisting the thread.

B2 (;->

 

[back alley]

i'm surprised that they have never released a limited run of oddball focal lengths designed for the rd1 or m8.

 

[photo4ls]

I know what I would like to see, but I
really would like to hear from Tom A
as to what he thinks will likely be the
next new rf lens ?

Nelson

 

[Thardy]

I'm not sure how you could improve on the 50/1.5 without making a very much more expensive lens. Does Cosina really want to make more expensive lenses?

Seems that they're already doing it. Make it in M mount and increase the price.

 

[aizan]

I think they will re-release the 28 Skopar in M mount.
It certainly would be cool if they would put out a dual or tri-lens.
This thread seems to be heading in the direction of "what would you most want to see?" rather than "what will they release next?"

i dunno. f3.5 always seemed slow for a 28mm. maybe they'll bump it up to f2.8 or 2.5?

 

[jonmanjiro]

A Nikon S-mount 28/2! Please!!!

 

[Merkin]

I don't know what it will be, but I would be willing to bet ten rolls of Tri-x that it will be of a focal length that either requires or would hugely benefit from an external viewfinder. My bet would be a 10mm lens. Once the economy rebounds, I wouldn't be surprised to see them take a swing at building a lens with an f/0.9 aperture. Voigtlander seems to be carving its niche in three main ways, beyond making inexpensive lenses: building the fastest lenses at a given focal length, building the most extreme wide angle lenses, and building lenses that encourage people to purchase external finders. I would love to see them branch out in to making the smallest lenses at any given focal length, but that is more of a personal hope/pipe dream.

 

[squirrel$$$bandit]

I would love to see them branch out in to making the smallest lenses at any given focal length, but that is more of a personal hope/pipe dream.

Actually, I think that's already their fourth specialty. The Skopars are extremely tiny.