Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S manual focusing lens for Nikon F-mount.
The new lens replaces the version from 2012. The original Ultron 40mm f/2 Aspherical SL lens was announced back in 2002 (see eBay listings).
The new Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S lens has the same optical design but the company decided to change the helicoid ring. As a result, the minimum focusing distance was reduced to 25 cm. The US price of the prime optic is not yet announced (check B&H website).
New Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S lens for Nikon F-mount announced
It is possible to shoot at maximum magnification of 1: 4 without using a close-up lens or the like.
The mount is CPU compatible Nikon Ai-S compatible, in addition to CPU built-in, Ai coupler is also mounted. So it is possible to use a wide variant body from the film SLR of the past to the latest digital single lens reflex. This is great for Nikon D7100, D7200 and D7500 users.
Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S lens specifications
- Focal length: 40 mm
- Aperture ratio: 1: 2
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Lens configuration: 5 groups 6 sheets
- Angle of view: 57 °
- Number of diaphragm blades: 9 blades
- Shortest shooting distance: 0.25 m
- Maximum shooting magnification: 1:4
- Maximum diameter × total length: 66.3 × 37.5 mm
- Filter size: 52 mm
- Weight: 260 g
- Mount: Ai-S (CPU built-in)
- Round screw type lens hood LH – 40 IIS (sold separately)
- Expected release date: September 7, 2017
- Suggested retail price in Japan (excluding tax): ¥ 60,000 or around $550
- Colors: black and silver rim (the lens is the same color, just the front rim is different):
Sample Images
via Cosina
