Light Lens Lab will soon release a new 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount. Please note that the informtion in this post is based on a prototype, and everything is subject to change before release (previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here).
The Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based on the legendary Cooke Speed Panchro Series II, a classic cinema lens from the 1940s known for its distinctive soft, glowing “Cook look” and dreamlike quality, optimized by LLL for modern full-frame digital sensors while preserving that vintage Hollywood aesthetic:
Sample photos from the upcoming Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens for Leica M-mount:
Light Lens Lab will continue expanding the “SP-II” series with several other focal lengths:
- 21mm
- 28mm
- 35mm
- 50mm
- 75mm
- 90mm APO
- 135mm SAPO
Light Lens Lab is developing a new 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount
Additional information on the original Cooke Speed Panchro Series II lens:
- History: The original Speed Panchro lenses were the industry standard for Hollywood motion picture production from the 1930s through the 1950s. They were used to shoot films such as Casablanca, The Sound of Music, Psycho, and The Godfather.
- Produced by Taylor, Taylor & Hobson (now Cooke Optics) in Leicester, England.
- Series II: The “Series II” designation refers to the updated versions released in the mid-20th century (specifically the 1940s-50s) which improved upon the original Series I designs.
- Cinema to Stills: While the original was designed for 35mm motion picture film (which is roughly similar in frame size to APS-C/Super 35), the image circle of the 75mm version is large enough to cover full-frame photography sensors (Leica M format), making it a prime candidate for adaptation.
Light Lens Lab previously recreated the 50mm f/2 Speed Panchro II in M-mount – see coverage:
Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 “Rigid” lens for Leica M-mount announced
