new M mount pancake 17mm f4.5

[Bamboopictures]

Will be wieghtless even with a M to E-mount adapter.
Good for small gimbal like Crane M
Specifications

ULTRA MINI retro focus 17mm f4.5 (ultra-wide 100 degree coverage)
4 elements in 4 groups, all multi-coated
Leica mount with focus coupling from 0.85m to infinity
Focuses down to 0.3m on mirrorless cameras
Size: 50mm diameter x 10.2mm length
Weight: 60g for lens, 100g for set
@ f4.5 – there is some coma
@ f8 – lens is pretty much at peak performance
@ f11 – corners improve a bit more
https://www.dpreview.com/news/9525727316/ms-optics-launches-new-17mm-f4-5-pancake-lens-for-leica-m

 

[ricleo]

Will be wieghtless even with a M to E-mount adapter.
Good for small gimbal like Crane M
Specifications

ULTRA MINI retro focus 17mm f4.5 (ultra-wide 100 degree coverage)
4 elements in 4 groups, all multi-coated
Leica mount with focus coupling from 0.85m to infinity
Focuses down to 0.3m on mirrorless cameras
Size: 50mm diameter x 10.2mm length
Weight: 60g for lens, 100g for set
@ f4.5 – there is some coma
@ f8 – lens is pretty much at peak performance
@ f11 – corners improve a bit more
https://www.dpreview.com/news/9525727316/ms-optics-launches-new-17mm-f4-5-pancake-lens-for-leica-m

so anyone bought this yet?

 

[Bamboopictures]

You can be among the first!
http://www.japancamerahunter.com/shop/ms-optics-apoqualia-17mm-f4-5-retrofocus/

 

[ricleo]

You can be among the first!
http://www.japancamerahunter.com/shop/ms-optics-apoqualia-17mm-f4-5-retrofocus/

Haha i do have one on order and its currently in the post on route to me

 

[ricleo]

some images to share by the lens.

mine has some alignment issues where the right frame is always sharper den the left frame. have to send it back for a replacement.

sDSC09541 by ricleosg, on Flickr

sDSC09542 by ricleosg, on Flickr

 

[Bamboopictures]

Impressive images for such a teeny lens! Hope you get the replacement soon.