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 coverage of the lens here:
The latest Pixii Max M-mount full-frame camera model is now $500 off (the previous Pixii A2572+ model is up to $600 off, depending on the model):
The next Pixii camera is expected to be released in the summer (2026):
The next Pixii camera is expected to be released in the summer of 2026 (+ Pixii Black Friday Sale)
Additional coverage of the Pixii Max M-mount full-frame camera can be found here:
The next Tamarkin Spring Rare Auction will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The auction catalogue will be released soon.
The Leica Cine 1 smart projectors are now up to $2,895 off:
Additional information on the Leica Cine 1 projectors:
Thypoch will soon announce a new Ksana 35mm f/2 lens for Leica M-mount – here are the first leaked pictures:
Use code THYPOCH for 5% off at the official store
Thypoch already has the Ksana 21mm f/3.5 ASPH lens (see previous coverage) in addition to several other lenses for M-mont (Thypoch lenses are sold at B&H Photo):
Leica Camera released a new firmware update version 4.0.1 for the Leica SL3 and SL3-S cameras with two improvements:
The Sigma BF mirrorless camera (L-mount) got its first $200 price drop in the US.
Additional information on the Sigma BF camera can be found here:
Sigma BF camera with L-mount hands-on pictures from NYC pop-up store
20 things you need to know about the new Sigma BF full-frame mirrorless camera with L-mount
Sigma announces a new BF camera and series I silver lenses for L-mount
