Phase One announced a new Schneider Kreuznach 80mm f/2.8 LS AF Mark II medium format lens that will replace the previous version. Here are the details:
" (translated) The focal length is 80mm, which is compatible with the XF camera system including the company's medium format camera "XF IQ4 150MP" (equipped with a 53.4 x 40mm CMOS sensor with effective 151 million pixels. The suggested retail price is 5,599,000 yen excluding tax). Single focal length lens (equivalent to 50mm in 35mm format). The existing lens "Schneider Kreuznach 80mm LS f / 2.8" has been redesigned as a second-generation model by redesigning the optical system.
The lens configuration is 8 elements in 6 groups, the same as the existing model. By adopting an aspherical lens in this model, it is said that the amount of peripheral light is reduced and the contrast is improved. The mount is an XF645 bayonet. Compatible with XF camera system and 645DF / DF +." (DC.watch)
