Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.4 FE lens was just officially announced in Japan. It costs 85,000 yen (with tax included) and will start shipping from February 2018. In US, I think the price will be lower than $750. Check price of Voigtlander lenses at Amazon.
This is one sample image:
You can see more sample images at cosina.co.jp/gallery/oomura-35-1_4/index.html.
Here are the key info :
Main Features:
● For Sony E mount compatible
electronic contact, lens usage status is reflected in Exif information of shooting data. In addition, because it incorporates a distance encoder, it supports 5-axis camera shake correction on the camera body side. You can also enlarge the display by operating the focus ring.
● Symmetrical Lens Construction
Reconstructed with the latest optical technology while adopting a traditional symmetrical lens configuration to obtain a unique and beautiful depiction. By adopting ultrahigh refraction glass, we have realized a large aperture with compact size.
● Optimized optical design In addition
to securing full-size image circle, it adopts optical design optimized for Sony E mount sensor. You can enjoy soft delicate descriptions reminiscent of classic lenses with stable image quality.
● Manual Focus capable of reliable focusing The
total metal helicoid unit processed and adjusted with high precision and the high quality grease that produces moderate torque realize smooth operation feeling. It enables delicate focus adjustment.
