ZENIT new 1.2/50mm + 1.2/85mm lenses

[kds315*]

ZENIT factory has announced new 1.2/50mm + 1.2/85mm lenses, read (in Russian) https://vk.com/zenit_lenses





examples:

1.2/50mm


1.2/85mm

[Snodge]

Also I saw about a 0.95 50mm for mirrorless cameras...

[SVP]

Interesting news!
In the quoted Russian forum there were some hints about a 1.4/85, presumably this evolved into the 1.2/85?
Anyway, it would be interesting to see how the Zenit 1.2/85 compares with the Zhongyi / Mitakon Speedmaster 1.2/85.

[kansalliskala]

The second sample picture is aperture 2 or more.

[Attila]

[kds315*]

[Gerald]

It is nice to know that the Russian industry of photographic lenses is still alive.

[dan_]

I've just found this interview:

Stanislav Gavryushin, senior sales and marketing manager gave an interview
http://photowebexpo.ru/article...

some highlights:
"prototypes assembled just week ago"
two lenses in CaNikon mounts:
50/1.2: 10/7 elements, 1200 gram [the design will likely be changed]
85/1.2: 9/7 elements, 900 gram, expected availability: 2017
in E-mount:
50/0.95, 9/8 elements, 900 grams, MFD: 0.7m, 72 mm filter
"L"-shaped aperture iris, expected availability: 2017
"made for modern digital sensors"
"high resolution" and "good bokeh"
nikon F chipped and has auto-aperture pin
"50/0.95 sharp from wide open"

Q:why don't you release m43 lenses?
A:we decided to release first [mirrorless] lens in Sony E, but maybe later m43, 2016-2017, at least one. I think it will be a wideangle, at least it's how it's planned.
Q:which will be market price?
A:up to $500.
Q:same price?
A:about same price.
Q:.... I hope they will soon reach shelves.
A:Yes, 50mm [probably the SLR/1.2] will in this year for sure.

[kds315*]

Thanks Dan!

interesting but later than I had expected. Interesting that m4/3 has such a low priority in their
opinion, but such a high one of Sony mirrorless.

Very heavy lenses these all are!

[konicamera]

[kansalliskala]