CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M
(Digital Photography Review)

CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Originally announced in late 2015, German-Chinese company HandeVision`s collection of Leica-inspired, full-frame `Iberit` prime lenses is on display at this year`s CP+ tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan. HandeVision is a brand created through cooperation between German lens manufacturer IB/E Optics and the Chinese company Shanghai Transvision Photographic Equipment Co - the company behind the Kipon brand. Reportedly, the brand name came about because the first three letters - `Han´ signify `China` in Mandarin, while the following two letters `De´ represent the first two letters of `Deutschland`. All of the Iberit series are available in Leica M, Leica T, Sony E and Fujifilm X mount, and the Iberit 50mm F2.4 will cost ¥82,000 (~$730). CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Here`s the Iberit 75mm F2.4, in a matte gray finish. At ¥79,800 (~$712) this is a relatively affordable prime lens for mirrorless manual-focus fans, and covers an effective focal length of 112mm on APS-C formats. CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Shown here in a chrome finish, the Iberit 24mm F2.4 is the most recent addition to the lineup. This compact wideangle prime and will be available for ¥92,000 (~820). CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M Here`s the most compact lens in the Iberit lineup, the 35mm F2.4. Like all of the other Iberit lenses, the¥88,900 (~$790) 35mm is made in China, from anodized aluminum, brass and stainless steel. CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M The Ibelux 40mm F0.85 is a different beast altogether, The world`s fastest commercially-produced lens, the Ibelux is available in Sony E, Canon EF and M43 mounts, and weighs in at a hefty 2.6 po ...