Pergear has launched a second edition of its wide-angle 12mm F2 APS-C lens. Claimed to be 70g lighter than the original, a revised aluminium alloy construction means the Pergear 12mm F2 II weighs in at just 230g. The new lens is also compact at 59.5mm long with a 66mm diameter. The optical path is comprised of 12 elements arranged in 9 groups, including 2 extra-low dispersion elements and 2 aspherical elements. A 10-blade diaphragm should create smooth bokeh, while keeping out-of-focus light sources well rounded. The lens enables a 97-degree angle of view and is capable of focussing as close as 0.18m. The f/2 maximum aperture increases the lens's versatility for low light and night-time shooting.
