News of the SG-Image AF 35mm f/2.2 was reported on last year by several rumor outlets. And indeed, Sony Alpha Rumors recently posted that the Sony FE version, at least, would be released on January 31. But yesterday, a mysterious pancake-style lens for the Nikon Z mount appeared on the Chinese social media site, Weibo, via the Independent Photographers Association, which appears to be the AF 35mm f/2.2 with one small difference...
What caught my eye was the presence of a retro-style, silver band (it doesn't look like a working control ring), adorning the black lens barrel, as well as both rectangular and circular lens hoods. Imagery of the FE versions (above) are all-silver or all-black. I’ve no idea if this could be a small difference to accommodate Nikon’s retro-themed cameras or something we’ll see on all mounts.
