Here is an additional coverage of the Zenit M camera and Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens that was announced at Photokina 2018 event.
Russian brand Zenit and Leica Camera have jointly designed a new digital rangefinder camera called the Zenit M, which technically based on the Leica M Typ 240 platform. The camera is equipped with the Zenitar 35 mm f/1.0 lens, completely designed and manufactured in Russia, which has a unique bokeh and soft focus effect.
The Zenit M will be available from December 2018 in Europe and from January 2019 in Russia at both Zenit’s online store and selected photo shops for around US $5,900-$7,000. Check the Zenit M dedicated website at https://zenit.camera.
Zenit M Digital Rangefinder Camera Based on Leica M Type 240 and Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens
Zenit M specifications
| Image sensor | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 24MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensitivity range | ISO 200 to ISO 6400, adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments, automatic control or manual setting |
| Basic settings | |
| White balance | Automatic, manual, 7 presets |
| Shutter | |
| Picture series | Approx. 3 pictures/s, ≤ 12 pictures in serie |
| Self-timer | 2s or 12s |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Zenitar M-mount |
| Lens in a set | ZENITAR 35 mm f/1.0 |
| Exposure | |
| Shutter speed | 60-1/4000s |
| Manual setting of exposure and aperture | Available |
| Flash exposure compensation | ±3 1/3 EV adjustable in EV 1/3 |
| Metering principle / method | Spot, center-weighted, multi-field metering |
| Memory and interface | |
| Memory card types | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Data formats | DNG™ (raw data), JPEG |
| Power supply | |
| Battery | 1 |
| Battery capacity | 1800 mAh |
| Video and sound recording | |
| Video/sound recording | Available |
| Video recording formats | Motion JPG / Quicktime |
| Maximum resolution for video | 1920 x 1080 |
| Size and weight | |
| Size (Width x Depth x Height) | Approx. 138.6 x 42 x 80 mm without lens |
| Weight | Approx. 680 gr with battery, without lens |
Zenitar 35mm f/1.0 lens specifications
| Focal length | 35 mm |
|---|---|
| Relative aperture (max / min) | 1:1.0 / 1:16 |
| Angular field | 61,7° |
| Transmittance | ≥0,86 |
| Working distance | 27.8 mm |
| Lenses / components | 9 / 8 |
| Lens mount | Bayonet M-mount |
| Focusing range limits | from 0.8 m to ∞ |
| Length of the lens (set to ∞, without cap) | 88 mm |
| Maximum diameter of the ring | 74 mm |
| Weight without cap | 740 gr |
