[Klaus]

https://photorumors.com/2018/06/05/new-zeiss-batis-40mm-f-2-cf-fe-lens-rumored-to-be-announced-soon/

An in-the-middle-of-nowhere lens IMHO ...

[Rover]

Yeah, they found a way out of making a 35/2 lens that a lot of the userbase was clamoring for. Looks like a "cursed" FL/aperture combo for the Sony FE users.
However, the older Voigtländer with the same stats appeared to be quite popular, though for a very different reason (and as much as a MF lens can be "popular").

[obican]

I'm quite interested in this lens, actually. I love half-macros. I love 40-45mm lenses and I'm more than OK with a f/2 aperture. Only problem is that this will probably be a huge lens and I won't sell my 55/1.8 for it.

[you2]

The old olympus OM version was some what of a cult item. Never understood why but ...