Voigtlander 35/1.2 V1 vs 35/1.2 V2:
The new V2 version with improved has a
thinner smaller lens barrel (size 62mm x 60.8mm) vs. (63mm x 77.8mm),
weighs slightly less (490 grams vs. 471, easier to bar code for digital
Leicas, can now scale focus to .5 meter (both RF focus to .7meter - the
RF limit of M cameras) different lens hoods which are not
interchangeable between the two versions, same 52mm filter size.
Scale focus .5 to .7 meters (focus by lens scale), RF close focus .7 meter
10 elements in 7 groups - same formula as before, but improved glass gives improved performance
3 Aspherical lens surfaces
F/stops 1.2 to 22 in half stops
52mm filters
12 aperture blades
Size 62mm x 60.8mm, weight 471 grams
Dedicated LH-8 bayonet on vented hood (not usable on V1) which is not included with the lens
63
degree field of view
Black
only
Announced by Cosina February 12, 2011