Kipon Announces De-Clicked Mirrorless Lenses for L-mount
Kipon announced de-clicked full-frame mirrorless lenses for L-mount especially designed for shooting video. Five different focal lengths will be available: 24mm/35mm/50mm/75mm/90mm with constant f/2.4 aperture.
KIPON Iberit 24mm f/2.4
A classic wide-angle focal length designed to be lightweight and compact, the Iberit 24mm f/2.4 Lens from Kipon is designed for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. Its eight elements in seven groups optical design renders a classic image quality that has been optimized for use with current image sensors, and this image quality is benefitted by smooth manual focus operation down to 9.8″ for precise control. A durable all-metal construction renders a rugged physical design, and the lens barrel’s exterior also incorporates both depth of field and focusing distance scales for more accurate focus control.
- Wide-angle prime is designed for use with full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 36mm equivalent focal length.
- Eight elements, seven groups of optical design provides a classic image quality that is also well-suited to use on current image sensors.
- Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 9.8″ away.
- Engraved focus distance and depth of field scales benefit working with pre-focus and hyperfocal focusing techniques.
- Six diaphragm blades contribute to a pleasing bokeh quality.
- All-metal construction realizes a physically durable design that is also lightweight and easy to handle.
- Focus ring has a 120° throw and the aperture ring has a 76° angle of rotation.
- Exterior diameter of 58mm is consistent throughout the entire Iberit lens lineup.
KIPON Iberit 35mm f/2.4
Designed as a lightweight and compact, yet durable and reliable lens, the Iberit 35mm f/2.4 from Kipon is a general wide-angle prime designed for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. It utilizes a simple six elements in six groups optical design to produce a classic image quality, which is benefitted by a smooth manual focusing action for working with subjects as close as 1.1′ away. An all-metal construction realizes a rugged physical design, and the lens barrel’s exterior also incorporates both depth of field and focusing distance scales for more accurate focus control.
- Wide-angle prime is designed for use with full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless digital cameras, however, it can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 52.5mm equivalent focal length.
- Simple six elements, six groups optical design provides a classic image quality that is also well-suited to use on current image sensors.
- Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.1′ away.
- Engraved focus distance and depth of field scales benefit working with pre-focus and hyperfocal focusing techniques.
- Six diaphragm blades contribute to a pleasing bokeh quality.
- All-metal construction realizes a physically durable design that is also lightweight and easy to handle.
- Focus ring has a 120° throw and the aperture ring has a 76° angle of rotation.
- Exterior diameter of 58mm is consistent throughout the entire Iberit lens lineup.
KIPON Iberit 50mm f/2.4
A normal-length prime designed for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, the Iberit 50mm f/2.4 from Kipon is built to be compact and lightweight, as well as durable and reliable for long-term use. Its slim form factor houses an optical design that includes six elements in six groups that produces a classic image quality, and the manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 2′ away. The all-metal construction realizes a rugged physical design, and the lens barrel’s exterior also incorporates both depth of field and focusing distance scales for more accurate focus control.
- Normal-length prime is designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used on APS-C models where it will provide a 75mm equivalent focal length.
- Simple six elements, six groups optical design provides a classic image quality that is also well-suited to use on current image sensors.
- Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2′ away.
- Engraved focus distance and depth of field scales benefit working with pre-focus and hyperfocal focusing techniques.
- Six diaphragm blades contribute to a pleasing bokeh quality.
- All-metal construction realizes a physically durable design that is also lightweight and easy to handle.
- Focus ring has a 108° throw and the aperture ring has a 76° angle of rotation.
- Exterior diameter of 58mm is consistent throughout the entire Iberit lens lineup.
KIPON Iberit 75mm f/2.4
Offering a portrait-length field of view, the Iberit 75mm f/2.4 from Kipon is a sleek, compact lens designed for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. It uses a simple five elements in five groups optical design to render imagery with a classic quality, and its precise manual focus control affords working with subjects as close as 2′ away. The all-metal construction realizes a rugged physical design, and the lens barrel’s exterior also incorporates both depth of field and focusing distance scales for more accurate focus control.
- Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 112.5mm equivalent focal length.
- Simple five elements, five groups optical design provides a classic image quality that is also well-suited to use on current image sensors.
- Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2′ away.
- Engraved focus distance and depth of field scales benefit working with pre-focus and hyperfocal focusing techniques.
- Six diaphragm blades contribute to a pleasing bokeh quality.
- All-metal construction realizes a physically durable design that is also lightweight and easy to handle.
- Focus ring has a 103° throw and the aperture ring has a 76° angle of rotation.
- Exterior diameter of 58mm is consistent throughout the entire Iberit lens lineup.
KIPON Iberit 90mm f/2.4
Characterized by its sleek, yet durable build, the Iberit 90mm f/2.4 from Kipon is a short telephoto prime designed for Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. It uses a simple four elements in four groups optical design to render imagery with a classic quality, and its precise manual focus control affords working with subjects as close as 2.3′ away. The all-metal construction realizes a rugged physical design, and the lens barrel’s exterior also incorporates both depth of field and focusing distance scales for more accurate focus control.
- Portrait-length prime is designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras, however, can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 135mm equivalent focal length.
- Simple four elements, four groups optical design provides a classic image quality that is also well-suited to use on current image sensors.
- Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3′ away.
- Engraved focus distance and depth of field scales benefit working with pre-focus and hyperfocal focusing techniques.
- Ten diaphragm blades contribute to a pleasing bokeh quality.
- All-metal construction realizes a physically durable design that is also lightweight and easy to handle.
- Focus ring has a 90° throw and the aperture ring has an 88° angle of rotation.
- Exterior diameter of 58mm is consistent throughout the entire Iberit lens line
The new lenses are now available at $659 (24mm), $638 (35mm), $590 (50mm), $568 (75mm), $569 (90mm).
More info on Kipon’s website.