New: MS Optics LUMITAR 3.5/50 lens for Leica M-mount

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MS Optics announced a new LUMITAR 3.5/50 lens. Here are the details:

• Product name: LUMITAR 3.5/50
• This is an ELMAX lens, initially designed by Max Berek of Leitz in 1925
• Two models are available: non-coated (limited to 70 pieces) and fully multi-coated. The non-coated model creates images that are closer to the time of the original design, and the fully multi-coated model is more up-to-date with the latest lens design technology.
• Retractable type
• Available in  Leica M and L39 mount
• Lens design: 5 elements in 3 groups
• Weight: 55g (including hood)
• Number of apertures: 12 (circular aperture)
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.6m
• Filter size: M30.5 (reverse mounting)

More MS Optics lenses can be found here. MS Optics lenses can be purchased at:

• Amazon Japan
• eBay
• Map Camera
• MKdirect

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