Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Now available: Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount

Update: the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount is now available for order on this page. The new conversion kit 2.0 will soon be listed for sale at: Funleader Mr. Ding Studio Additional information:

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The world’s first Sirui Astra full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses for Leica L-mount now available on Kickstarter

The previously reported Sirui Astra 50mm/75mm/100mm 1.33X autofocus full-frame cine lenses for Leica L-mount launched on Kickstarter today (the world’s first full-frame autofocus anamorphic lenses). Sirui is now part of the L-Mount Alliance. Here are the details:

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First review of the new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 11873 double aspherical AA replica lens for M-mount

The first review of the new Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 11873 double aspherical AA replica lens for M-mount (get 5% off with code RUMORS) is already online – here is a quote and a recap:

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Coming soon: Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount

Mr. Ding Studio will soon release a new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount. Here is what’s new in version 2.0: Added full-brass crescent wrench Added a precise rangefinder coupling adjustment system Improved tactile feedback and operation feel Enhanced durability with refined black lacquer and silver chrome finishes Coming […]

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Camera Obscura is offering a limited-edition lens conversion of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens with rangefinder coupling for Leica M-mount

Camera Obscura Elburg is offering a limited-edition lens conversion with rangefinder coupling of the Helios 44 58mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount. Here are the details:

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New: DK-Optic Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount

DK-Optic is a new Chinese lens manufacturer, and they will soon introduce a new Impastolite 50mm f/1.5 lens for Leica M-mount (already listed for sale on eBay) – this is a modern reproduction of the legendary vintage Dallmeyer Septac Anastigmat 50mm f/1.5 lens:

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Cosina to discontinue three Voigtlander VM lenses for Leica M-mount

Cosina officially announced that it will be discontinuing the following three Voigtlander VM lenses (for Leica M-mount): Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 21mm f/4 P VM Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 28mm f/2 VM II Voigtlander ULTRON Vintage Line 35mm F2 VM II

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