
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):

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]