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Fokus Kobo LAILENS LTM 50mm f/1.1 KP

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Fokus Kobo LAILENS LTM 50mm f/1.1 KP


The Fokus Kobo LAILENS LTM 50mm f/1.1 KP is a large-aperture F1.1 lens inspired by a pre-war German classic and is a redesign of the Kino Plasmat 5cm F1.5.

The lens was designed as a direct response from classic lens enthusiasts, and Fokus Kobo commissioned Mr DJ, a lens designer, to redesign the lens to suit modern photographic requirements.

The lens weighs 308g / 10.86 oz, and it is 44.5 mm long. It was designed for easy handling when paired with a rangefinder camera. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 50cm / 1.64 ft.

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The lens is a limited-edition model, and there will only be 70 units produced worldwide. The Fokus Kobo LAILENS LTM 50mm f/1.1 KP lens is for Leica M mount. The retail price in Japan is 138,800 yen. It is available in both black and silver.

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Compatible mount: Leica M
Compatible image sensor size: 35mm full-frame
Focal length: 50mm
Focus: MF (Manual Focus) Rangefinder-coupled
Aperture: F1.1–16
Aperture blades: 13
Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m
Filter diameter: 52mm
Dimensions: approx. Φ62 × 44.5mm
Weight: approx. 308g
Accessories: Lens hood, front and rear caps, lens case, L39-M adapter ring

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Matthew Allard is a multi-award-winning, ACS accredited freelance Director of Photography with over 35 years’ of experience working in more than 50 countries around the world.

He is the Editor of Newsshooter.com and has been writing on the site since 2010.

Matthew has won 51 ACS Awards, including six prestigious Golden Tripods. In 2016 he won the Award for Best Cinematography at the 21st Asian Television Awards.

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