If the old one's minimum focus distance of 1 metre made you rethink purchase, the new, highly-stylised one, which focuses down to 0,5 metres (great for M240 users and when mounted to other mirrorless cameras), may catch your fancy. Unfortunately, this lens, too, bears straight, not inwardly scalloping aperture blades.

Here are the specs:

Focal Length   35 mm
Aperture Ratio   1:1,7
Minimum Aperture   F 16
Lens Construction   9 elements in 7 groups
Angle of View   62°
Aperture Blades   10
Minimum Focus   0,5 m
Maximum Diameter   53 mm
Length   50,6 mm
Mount   M-Bajonett (VM)
Weight   silver 297 g, black 226 g
Filter Size   43 mm
Color   black and silver
Others   standard lens hood
Optional   ---

Source: Voigtländer VM 35 mm F 1,7 Ultron
Thanks: Sony Alpha Rumors