Xingyao Optics has officially launched the APO M 35mm 1:1.7 ASPH. lens, designed specifically for Leica M-mount cameras. The product is currently available for pre-order at a price of ¥5299.
The lens features an APO apochromatic design to minimize chromatic aberration and color shifts at high-contrast edges. Its optical construction consists of 11 elements in 7 groups, including 3 high-precision double-sided aspherical elements, totaling 6 aspherical surfaces. The design is optimized for the thin CMOS front glass found in Leica cameras.
The lens supports full-frame sensors with up to 61 megapixels and covers the image field of 4433 medium-format sensors. It utilizes a dual-floating element system to correct spherical and coma aberrations during close-range shooting, with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3 meters.
The device weighs 260 grams and offers a standard focus throw of approximately 100 degrees. It also comes equipped with a specialized shaped lens hood.
