Meyer Optik Gorlitz is back: they are developing a new 42mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount with red aperture blades

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After almost a 4-year break, Meyer Optik Gorlitz (based in Hamburg, Germany) is currently developing a new 42mm f/1.2 lens for Leica M-mount. Here is what we know so far:

• 42mm f/1.2
• 10 elements total, 2 asph elements, 2 floating elements
• 15 red aperture blades
• The lens will be available for Sony E, Canon RF, and Leica M Mount
• Handmade in Hamburg, Germany

Here is a close-up of the red aperture blades:

Meyer Optik Gorlitz lenses are sold at B&H Photo (see M-mount selection).

Previous coverage of Meyer Optik Gorlitz lenses can be found here and here.

The official Meyer Optik Gorlitz website can be found here.