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Today Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S manual focusing lens for Nikon F-mount that will replace the previous version from 2012. The original Ultron 40mm f/2 Aspherical SL lens was announced back in 2002 (see eBay listings). In the new version Cosina changed the helicoid ring, while keeping the same optical design. As a result, the minimum focusing distance was reduced to 25 cm.

The US price of the lens is not yet announced (check B&H website).

Update – pre-orders are now open:

• Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S (Black)
• Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S (silver)
• The Voigtlander LH-40 IIS lens hood is sold separately.
• Check also the pre-order listings at Adorama.

Here are the translated specifications:

• Focal length: 40 mm
• Aperture ratio: 1: 2
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Lens configuration: 5 groups 6 sheets
• Angle of view: 57 °
• Number of diaphragm blades: 9 blades
• Shortest shooting distance: 0.25 m
• Maximum shooting magnification: 1:4
• Maximum diameter × total length: 66.3 × 37.5 mm
• Filter size: 52 mm
• Weight: 260 g
• Mount: Ai-S (CPU built-in)
• Round screw type lens hood LH – 40 IIS (sold separately)
• Expected release date: September 7, 2017
• Suggested retail price in Japan (excluding tax): ¥ 60,000 or around $550 (US prices are usually lower)
• Colors: black and silver rim (the lens is the same color, just the front rim is different):

Sample photo from the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S lens:

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