Category Archives: Leica Lenses

Coming next: Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens (in January)

By LR admin | Published: December 23, 2025

The next announcement from Leica is rumored to be for the new Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens in January 2026. Stay tuned for updates. What’s next for Leica? (updated)

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Leica Noctilux M 35mm f/1.2 lens, Noctilux| 28 Comments

Recap: the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed (with promo codes)

By LR admin | Published: December 17, 2025

Here is a recap of the latest third-party Leica M-mount lenses you might have missed: Light Lens Lab 35mm f/1.4 double aspherical AA 11873 (direct link) Thypoch Eureka 28mm f/2.8 – inspired by the Dallmeyer 35mm f/3.5 Anastigmat (direct link) Artizlab Classic 35mm f/1.4 (direct link) Contax Planar 35/2 T* M-mount conversion kit 2.0 (direct […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 34 Comments

New Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 16, 2025

The previously reported Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount has been officially announced and is now available for purchase here. You can use promo code Leicarumors to get a discount when you purchase via this link. The new lens has nine glass elements in three optical groups – all this in an ultra-slim 1.3cm profile. The filter […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Artralab, Artralab 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount, Artralab lenses for Leica M-mount, Chinese lenses for M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 39 Comments

Officially released: Contax Biogon G28/2.8 for Leica M-mount conversion kit by Mr. Ding

By LR admin | Published: December 12, 2025

The previously reported Contax Biogon G28/2.8 for Leica M-mount conversion kit by Mr. Ding is now officially released and available for order on this site. Unlike the G35 and G45 conversion kits (the G35 kit is already sold out), the new G28 kit is made of aluminum, making it much lighter. Mr. Ding Studio also currently […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount, Mr.Ding lenses for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 50 Comments

Coming soon: new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 8, 2025

Mr. Ding will soon release a new Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 non-destructive lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount. It’s worth noting that, unlike the G35 and G45 conversion kits (the G35 kit is already sold out), the new G28 kit will be made of aluminum, making it much lighter. Here are the first pictures of […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Contax 28mm f/2.8 G28 lens conversion kit for Leica M-mount, Mr.Ding lenses for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 5 Comments

Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount (based on the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4)

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2025

This is not a new lens, but I don’t think I have covered it here on the blog – the Mr.Ding Pactcron 35/1.8 black paint lens for Leica M-mount is based on the design of the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 version 4, while incorporating the latest optical design and coating technology. Here are the details from […]

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, E39, Mr.Ding lenses for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 48 Comments

The new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: December 6, 2025

Here is another video of the new Contax Planar 35/2 T* non-destructive lens conversion kit 2.0 for Leica M-mount: Update: sold out already.

Posted in Leica Lenses| Tagged Chinese lenses for M-mount, Contax Planar 35/2 T* lens conversion kit 2.0 Leica M-mount, Converted Contax G 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount, Mr.Ding lenses for Leica M-mount, third party lenses for M-mount| 12 Comments

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