This lens from a classic brand brings retro looks to M-mount

Image: Cosina

Cosina’s latest offering is shrinking things down for M-mount. The Voigtländer Color-Skopar 35mm F3.5 Aspherical VM manual focus lens is just 14mm (0.5in) thick, meaning it barely sticks out from the lens mount. It also only weighs 99g (3.5oz). The slim, lightweight design design combined with the 35mm focal length makes it an ideal option for street or travel photography.

While such a thin design allows for a discreet shooting experience, it does limit room for both a focusing and aperture ring. As a manual-focus lens, it is important to have an easy way to change focus. As a result, Cosina opted for a focusing lever instead of a ring, making it easier to adjust focus despite the limited real estate.

A screenshot from the announcement video shows how to use the focusing lever. Image: Cosina

Cosina still managed to include a filter thread, making the lens compatible with 34mm filters. It also comes with a dedicated hood. The retro-looking lens is made of brass and is available in either black or silver finishes. Its optical design comprises six elements in four groups. It features 10 aperture blades.

Cosina didn’t provide an exact date for availability but says it will arrive in March 2025. The expected retail price is listed at ¥102,000 ($670 at the time of writing) for silver and ¥105,000 ($689) for black.

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