Tag Archives: Chinese lenses for M-mount

New 7Artisans 35mm f/2.8 lens for L39 mount coming soon

By LR admin | Published: April 12, 2026

7Artisans  will soon release a new 35mm f/2.8 lens for L39 screw mount (LTM/Leica thread mount):    Here is what we know so far about the new lens (check the official 7Artisans website for updates):

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The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock (limited quantities)

By LR admin | Published: April 11, 2026

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is now back in stock and open for pre-order (limited quantities). The Mandler 35mm f/2 is a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses. See previous […]

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Deal of the day: the Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now 50% off

By LR admin | Published: March 30, 2026

The Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens for Leica M-mount is now 50% off at B&H Photo and Amazon: New Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 lens for Leica M-mount announced

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The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is back in stock and open for pre-orders again (limited quantities)

By LR admin | Published: March 19, 2026

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens is now back in stock and open for pre-order (limited quantities). The Mandler 35mm f/2 is a complete reproduction of the optical formula of the original Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 seven-element lens. The name “Mandler” is a tribute to Walter Mandler, who designed many legendary Leica lenses. See […]

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The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for LTM-mount is now open for pre-orders again (limited quantities)

By LR admin | Published: March 2, 2026

The Mandler 35mm f/2 “Seven Elements” lens for Leica M-mount is already sold out, but the LTM-mount lens version is currently open for pre-orders again in very limited quantities: Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” aluminum (sold out again) Mandler 35mm f/2 “7 elements” chrome-plated brass (sold out again) Additional information on the lens can be found […]

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Now available for pre-order: Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount

By LR admin | Published: March 1, 2026

The previously reported new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 “SP-II” lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order. You can use the coupon code RUMORS for 5% off when you purchase through this link. Previous coverage of LLL lenses can be found here. The new Light Lens Lab 75mm f/2 SP II lens is based […]

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Two new M-mount lenses will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 & Optics PEACE 35mm f/1.4 E41

By LR admin | Published: February 23, 2026

  Shotenkobo is teasing two new M-mount lenses that will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: DK-Optic CHIARO 75mm f/1.9 lens for M-mount This mid-telephoto lens reliably reproduces the rendering philosophy and classic appearance inspired by the classic Dallmeyer “Super Six” 3-inch F1.9 lens, using modern materials and […]

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