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Kamlan to release super wide aperture 32mm f/1.1 prime lens for APS-C cameras

Feb 8, 2021 by John Aldred Leave a Comment

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According to DC Watch, Chinese lens manufacturer Kamlan is planning to release a new Kamlan KL 32mm F1.1 lens for APS-C cameras on February 12th. The lens is designed specifically for APS-C mirrorless cameras to offer a field of view equivalent to that of a 50mm lens on a full-frame body, although it’s a manual focus lens, not autofocus.

As mentioned, the lens is fully manual focus, and also contains a manual aperture ring controlling 11-blades which open up to offer f/1.1 down to f/11. It has a 62mm front filter thread and will be available for Canon EOS M, Fuji X, Sony E as well as Micro Four Thirds (where it’ll offer a field of view closer to about a 65mm lens on full-frame).

Focal length32mm
Max aperturef/1.1
Min aperturef/11
FormatAPS-C
MountCanon EF-M, Fuji X, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds
Optics9 elements in 7 groups
Aperture blades11
Min focus distance40cm
Filter diameter62mm
Dimensions70 x 92mm
Weight600g

Despite being designed for APS-C and despite also being only manual focus, it’s a hefty little lump. Thanks to that wide and bright f/1/1 aperture, it weighs in at around 600g.

The price for the new 32mm f/1.1 lens is set to be ¥32,000, which equates to around $304, although that isn’t necessarily going to be the price when it releases in the rest of the world. I think around $300 would probably be a safe bet in the USA, though. The company’s 50mm f/1.2 Mark II manual focus lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras currently sells for $249 (and the Mark I can be found for $159).

[via DC Watch]

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About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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