Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Leica L-mount

By LR admin | Published: June 6, 2025

The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens (E/Z/RF/L mount) is now officially announced: US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information:

Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens officially announced in Russia

By LR admin | Published: June 5, 2025

A new Zenitar 1/50 M-mount lens was announced in Russia at the Portfolio Party 2025 photo festival in Moscow. The lens has been rumored for a while – see previous posts: Additional information on the new/upcoming Zenit M-mount lenses: 2.8/21, 1.0/35 and 1.0/50 Here are some sample photos: Several other lenses were also on display […]

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New Lailens 50mm f/1.1 (M-mount) and 35mm f/1.9 (L39 mount) lenses from China

By LR admin | Published: June 3, 2025

There is a new Chinese lens manufacturer called Lailens (www.leicalens.com), and they have already released their first lens with plans for a second one:

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Another online sighting of the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens

By LR admin | Published: June 2, 2025

There is another online sighting of the rumored Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 ASPH lens: The new Noctilux-M 1:1.2/35 ASPH is rumored to be announed in July. The next Leitz Auction will take place on June 27th in Wetzlar, and the 2025 Leica Experience Days will be July 11-13 – plenty of opportunities to release a new […]

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Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount review

By LR admin | Published: May 29, 2025

Fred Miranda published his review of the new Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 Aspherical VM lens for Leica M-mount (now available for order at B&H Photo & Foto Erhardt):

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 IV and 50mm f/1.2 II Aspherical lenses will be officially released tomorrow

By LR admin | Published: May 22, 2025

The new Voigtlander NOKTON 35mm f/1.2 Aspherical IV and NOKTON 50mm f/1.2 Aspherical II lenses will be officially released tomorrow (May 23). For pre-orders, check B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, and WEX Photo. Previous coverage:

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Light Lens Lab 50mm f/1.5 “Z21” lens for Leica M-mount now available

By LR admin | Published: May 21, 2025

Light Lens Lab officially released their new 50mm f/1.5 Z21 lens for Leica M-mount (previously reported here), based on the iconic Angenieux Type S21 50mm f/1.5. The lens can be purchased directly from the LLL website, eBay, or from PopFlash in the US. Additional information (see also this page):

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