On January 18, 2022, the Rockstar 40/5.6 lens was announced.
Rockstar 40/5.6 for Leica M
Key features include:
- Focal Length: 40mm
- Bayonet mount: Leica M, rangefinder interface available
- Relative Hole: 1: 5.6-1: 22
- Minimum focusing distance: 40 cm
- Optical design: 7 elements in 5 groups
- Number of aperture blades: 5 pieces
- Filter Diameter: 46 mm
- Weight: 144 grams
- Price: about 230$ (the price can be viewed here)
Appearance
The lens comes in two finishes - black and silver:
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Material prepared Arkady Shapoval.
Why so dark?
rather, the question is: why so big, and not a pancake?
The front lens sits deep enough, you can carry it without a cover and a protective filter ...
An interesting decision. Especially for street photography?
They cheapened the price, it was necessary to put at least 500.
And here is the question! Do many watering cans have a frame under 40mm?
Something I got the impression that the aperture of this lens is located in front of the optical unit.
I took a closer look - still no, the diaphragm is simply too close to the front lens. And it has the shape of a pentagon (not even a nut).