Pergear announced a new retro 50mm f/1.2 APS-C manual focus lens for MFT. Orders are now open at Amazon and Pergear.
Additional informtion on the new lens can be found here:
- Professional Bokeh: The large F1.2 maximum aperture with 11 rounded aperture blades creates exceptionally smooth, circular bokeh with creamy background separation—perfect for portraits and artistic storytelling
- Low-Light Champion: Capture clean, vivid images in challenging lighting conditions where other lenses struggle
- 7 Elements in 5 Groups: Advanced optical configuration ensures sharpness, enhanced contrast, and true-to-life color reproduction
- DeClick Aperture System: Smooth, clickless aperture ring enables seamless exposure transitions—ideal for video work
- Precision Manual Focus: Experience the satisfying ritual of perfecting your focus, from soft blur to crystal-clear sharpness
- Luminous Scales: Innovative fluorescent coating glows in darkness, allowing easy reading of settings for night photography and astrophotography
- Retro Inspiration: Draws design cues from legendary 1981 AIS 50mm F1.2, blending vintage aesthetics with contemporary manufacturing
- Compact & Lightweight: 360g Perfect balance of performance and portability for everyday carry
- 75mm Equivalent: On APS-C cameras, provides ideal portrait focal length with beautiful compression
Technical specifications:
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm (75mm equivalent on APS-C) |
| Maximum Aperture | F1.2 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 rounded |
| Optical Construction | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.7m (2.3ft) |
| Aperture Ring | DeClick design |
| Focus | Manual |
| Special Feature | Luminous distance scales |
| Mount Compatibility | Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, M4/3 (APS-C) |
Via PhotoRumors