Aug 212016
 
Kerlee 35mm f1.2

kerlee 35mm f1.2

About Dzoptics

Perhaps few people heard about DZopics yet. The Shenzhen Donzheng co is in the optical industry for more than 10 years. They involved in multiple fields of optics like medical, military, lighting, security, laser and many more.

They prouduce scan lenses, large format lenses, CCTV lenses, tele centric lenses, focusing rings and adapters as well.

Seems the unique, bright 35mm is their first photographic lens though.

The lens has a stepless aperture, which can be regulated by a switch.

Kerlee 35mm f1.2 specs
Description KERLEE 35/1.2
Type wide angle lens
Focusing Manual focus
Aperture: Manual iris with" CLICK" swichable aperture lock
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture (Max.) f1.2
Aperture (Min.) F22
FOV(Diagonal) 63.2°
Construction 11elements/10 groups
Close focus distance 0.3m
Max magnification 0.12 x
Filter diameter: 72mm
Lens Mounts Nikon F, Canon EF , Sony E ,pentax K
Lens image stabilize No
Color Black
Weight About 690g
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