Light Lens Lab is developing a new 50mm f/2 Apochromatic lens for Leica M-mount, expected to be released in 2027: View this post on Instagram A post shared by (LR) 🔴 (@leicarumors) Last week, LLL released a teaser for another new/upcoming M-mount lens: Light Lens Lab is teasing a new M-mount lens Light Lens […]
Shoten Japan released the first lens in their Tribute series, the Shoten Tribute 01 LTM 50mm f/1.1 lens for Leica M and L39 mounts, based on the Japanese-made Zunow 50mm f/1.1 lens from the 1950s (previously reported here). The new lens is now available for purchase on eBay – available in black and silver: Additional information:
A new batch of the Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount is now available for pre-order. The quantity is limited- the last batch sold out in 20 minutes. Shipments are expected to start between October 10 and October 20, in the order received. The pricing is as follows: Black aluminum (290g): $368 […]
Funleader will release a new Artizlab Classic-M 50mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M-mount in November 2026. The lens is inspired by the classic Leica E43 Summilux 50mm f/1.4, featuring a compact vintage-style design and a minimum focusing distance of 0.45 m. Check the official website for updates. You can find previous coverage of Funleader lenses […]
Light Lens Lab is teasing a new M-mount lens:
In addition to the Lailens 35mm f/3.5, the Lailens 50mm f/1.5 Kino Plasmat lens for M-mount is now also finally available for sale on eBay: Black version Silver version Previous coverage and additional information on the Lailens 50mm f/1.5 lens can be found here:
The new Mandler 50mm f/1.4 PRE-ASPH E46 lens for Leica M-mount is now open for orders (previous coverage | product page | additional information). Here are the details on the new lens: Pricing Black aluminum (290g): $368 Silver gray chrome-plated brass (385g): $548 Announcement time: London time: September 20th, 2026, 3 pm NYC time: September 20th, 2026, […]
