{"id":176916,"date":"2023-12-21T10:52:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T10:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=176916"},"modified":"2023-12-21T18:47:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T18:47:15","slug":"rigid-spii-50mm-f-2-lens-introduced-for-leica-m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/photo\/rigid-spii-50mm-f-2-lens-introduced-for-leica-m\/","title":{"rendered":"Rigid-SPII 50mm F\/2 lens introduced for Leica M"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Light Lens Lab has released an updated 50mm F\/2 \u201cRigid-SPII\u201d lens, featuring the optical block of the famous 1940s Speed \u200b\u200bPanchro II 50mm F\/2 lens in a new brass housing.\u00a0The manufacturer promises optical characteristics close to the original vintage optics due to an optical design of 7 elements in 5 groups with multi-layer coating.\u00a0The diaphragm design has 8 blades.<\/p>\n<p>The minimum focusing distance of the updated lens is 0.7 m, E39 filter thread, A42 lens hood mount.\u00a0The company has opened pre-orders on the official website at a recommended retail price of $849 (from January 1, the price will be $1,049.\u00a0Deliveries will begin in late January\/early February.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-285923 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/122_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Specifications of Light Lens Lab 50mm F\/2 \u201cRigid-SPII\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lens format: full frame<\/li>\n<li>Optics consists of seven elements in five groups<\/li>\n<li>Minimum focusing distance: 0.7 meters with rangefinder focusing<\/li>\n<li>Aperture supports manual control from F\/2 to F\/22<\/li>\n<li>Lens mount: M-mount (Leica)<\/li>\n<li>Filter thread: E39<\/li>\n<li>Lens hood: A42 type<\/li>\n<li>Length: 45.5mm<\/li>\n<li>Diameter: 43.2mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 250 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-285924 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/123_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>When ordering, the scope of delivery along with the lens includes: a metal rear lens cap, a chrome-plated A39 lens hood, a 1-year warranty and a metal front cap.<\/p>\n<p>The manufacturer&#8217;s website provides examples of black and white photographs taken using the new Rigid-SPII 50mm F\/2 lens in the street genre:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-285925 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/84_techweek.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1426\" height=\"951\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-285926 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/85_techweek.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1426\" height=\"951\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-285928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/86_techweek.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1426\" height=\"2139\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Earlier it was reported\u00a0that Leica and Panasonic will present new cameras within a few months.\u00a0Both companies have already registered these devices.\u00a0The Panasonic camera will be able to record 8K video.<\/p>\n<p>It is separately noted that part of the information from the card of the registered Leica camera coincides with that which was registered by Panasonic on September 28.\u00a0According to rumors, both cameras are equipped with a 60 MP sensor, similar to the Leica M11\/Leica Q3.\u00a0Leica is likely preparing to introduce a new generation full-frame mirrorless camera \u2013 the Leica SL3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Light Lens Lab has released an updated 50mm F\/2 \u201cRigid-SPII\u201d lens, featuring the optical block of the famous 1940s Speed \u200b\u200bPanchro II 50mm F\/2 lens in a new brass housing.\u00a0The manufacturer promises optical characteristics close to the original vintage optics due to an optical design of 7 elements in 5 groups with multi-layer coating.\u00a0The diaphragm [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" 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