Keith Wee published the first review of the new DK-Optic Chiaro 1.5-inch (38mm) f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount: The DK-Optic Chiaro 3-inch is the obvious portrait specialist. Its 76mm focal length and large image circle (it covers 645 medium format sensors) create an impressive sense of separation, but its size and field of view naturally […]
DK-Optic announced a new Chiaro 1.5-inch (38mm) f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount: You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for $100 off on the official website: DK-Optic lenses are also sold on eBay. Additional information on the new DK-Optic Chiaro 1.5-inch/38mm f/1.9 lens for Leica M-mount:
I recently reported on the DK-Optic lenses for M-mount and started looking for some reviews online. I found only two by Keith Wee: DK-Optic Impastolite 2-inch (51mm) f/1.5 M-mount lens review – The Dallmeyer Septac Glow for Dreamers: “The DK-Optic Impastolite 2-inch (51mm) ƒ1.5 M is one of those lenses that makes sense only when […]
Here is some additional informtion on the latest DK-Optic lenses for Leica M-mount: The Chiaro 76mm f/1.9 M: gorgeous 3D pop, cinematic rendering, and organic skin tones of the classic British “Super Six” design, engineered into a native M-mount body. The Impastolite 51mm f/1.5 M: inspired by the legendary Septac formula. Weighing only 179g, featuring an […]
Shotenkobo is teasing two new M-mount lenses that will make a world premiere at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan this week: You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for $100 off on the official website. 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 […]
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 […]
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: You can use coupon code DKOPTIC202607 for $100 off on the official website.
