New Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-2 and 50 AF-1 flashguns + new Voigtlaender 75mm f/1.8 (M-mount)

Cosina-Voigtlaender just announced the newHeliar classic 75mm f/1.8. Expected release in September with a price of ¥ 75,000 ($880 or Euro 700). That’s a lot cheaper than the APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 Aspherical Lens or the even more expensive leica 75mm Summilux.

Focal length / 75mm
Aperture ratio / 1:1.8
Minimum aperture / F16
Lens Construction / Angle of group 6 3 / 33.2 °
Number of diaphragm blades / Minimum focusing distance pieces 10 / 0.9m
Integration range rangefinder / ∞ ~ 0.9m
Diameter × length / φ57.9 × 73.8mm
Filter size / φ52mm
M-Mount / VM mount lens hood / hood attached can reverse

The new AF-S and AF-1 flashguns are now available for FourThirds cameras. Detailed product descirptions are available at Metz.de