Meyer-Optik USA has announced the Nocturnus 50mm F0.95 II super fast bright prime lens.
The manual-focus lens for the Sony E-Mount system is optimized for use with full-frame image sensors, but also works with APS-C cameras.
The optical formula of the optic comprises ten elements in seven groups and a near-circular iris diaphragm with fifteen steel aperture blades. Meyer-Optik says the 15 aperture blades with anti-reflective coating create a pleasant bokeh with circular highlights.
Nocturnus 50mm F0.95 II lens for Sony E-Mount Revealed
The lens provides a focal length of 50mm and an aperture range between F0.95 and F22. This range sure offers lots of flexibility in low light indoor shootings. The clickless aperture ring and smooth focus control operate in near silence, making this lens especially attractive for videographers.
Nocturnus 50mm F0.95 II Key Features
- Focal length : 50 mm
- Aperture range: f0.95-f22
- Optical design: 10 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture Blades: 15 with special anti reflex coating
- Minimum focusing distance: 0,5 m
- Filter diameter: 67 mm
- Angle of view: 45°
- Weight : ca. 680g
The manual-focus prime model has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m (19.7″). It use 67mm screw-mount filter thread and weighes 680 grams. The Nocturnus 50mm F0.95 II lens is expected to begin shipping in January at an estimated retail price of $2,999.
The Nocturnus 50mm F0.95 II is a Low-Light ‘Monster’ with Meyer Optik’s Signature Bokeh. More information can be found on the Meyer-Optik-Görlitz website.
