Limited Edition of 300: MapCamera 30th Anniversary Lens 'NOKTON 23mm F1.2 Aspherical' Released | COSINA
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Map Camera, operated by Shueisha Inc., has announced a special version of the 'Voigtlander NOKTON 23mm F1.2 Aspherical', limited to 300 units. The release date is set for August 13, 2024, with an expected price of around 84,000 yen.
Special Lens for MapCamera's 30th Anniversary
To commemorate MapCamera's 30th anniversary, a manual focus interchangeable lens 'Voigtlander NOKTON 23mm F1.2 Aspherical SC X-mount MapCamera 30th Edition' was developed in collaboration with COSINA. It features a Fujifilm X-mount and a classic single coating (SC) that allows for unique photographic expressions difficult to achieve with modern lenses.
Classic Design with High Technical Prowess
The special edition lens features a unique design, with the knurling on the aperture and focus rings changed from the usual vertical lines to a classic diamond pattern, showcasing COSINA's high technical prowess. The nameplate is also specially designed, with serial numbers from 001/300 to 300/300 engraved, although specific numbers cannot be chosen upon order. Experience the exclusivity of limited production.
Main Specifications of the New Product
- Focal Length: 23mm (35mm full-frame equivalent)
- Aperture Ratio: 1:1.2
- Minimum Aperture: F16
- Lens Construction: 6 groups, 10 elements
- Angle of View: 63.2°
- Number of Aperture Blades: 12
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.18m
- Maximum Magnification: 1:4.9
- Maximum Diameter × Length: φ59.3×43.8mm
- Filter Size: φ46mm
- Weight: 214g
- Lens Hood: Included screw-in hood
- Aperture Ring: Equipped (manual aperture)
- Electronic Contacts: Yes
- Exif Information: Supported
- Focus Check: Supported
- Parallax Correction: Supported (X-Pro3)
- In-body Image Stabilization: Supported (only with compatible bodies)
- Focus Distance Indicator: Supported
